Wildflower Filmmakers - TBD
Fees
***Amongst Wildflowers Creative Programs are Grant Funded and/or Donation Based and free for students
Youth Program 12-17
The Wildflower Filmmaker Youth Program will be an 8 week intensive course of 8 creatives. We will provide an intensive filmmaking course for the young creatives that will include the 3 aspects of filmmaking: 1) Pre-production 2) Production 3) Post-Production.
During the 8 weeks, we will develop 8 films (one by each creator) that reflects upon the concept of self-expression in whatever form that manifests for the young creative. The films may be documentary, experimental or narrative in format. The creators will work on their individual ideas but will form a film crew when it comes to the individual films being shot.
Each creator will be given a role on the film crew. The roles will include: director, writer, producer, cinematographer, boom operator/ sound recorder, art director and editor. The young creatives will alternate roles throughout the filmmaking process so that they will have the opportunity to explore as many roles as possible for the various films.
With the completion of the films, AWC will hold a public film festival to screen the films, followed by a reception. The young creatives will be asked to construct a speech based on their experience, why they chose their specific film topic and a personal reflection.
Adult Program
The Wildflower Filmmaker Adult Program will be a 10 week intensive course of 10 creatives. We will provide an intensive filmmaking course for the young creatives that will include the 3 aspects of filmmaking: 1) Pre-production 2) Production 3) Post-Production.
During the 10 weeks, we will develop 10 films (one by each creator) that reflects upon the concept of self-expression in whatever form that manifests for the creative. The films may be documentary, experimental or narrative in format. The creators will work on their individual ideas but will form a film crew when it comes to the individual films being shot.
Each creator will be given a role on the film crew. The roles will include: director, writer, producer, cinematographer, boom operator/ sound recorder, art director and editor. The creatives will alternate roles throughout the filmmaking process so that they will have the opportunity to explore as many roles as possible for the various films.
With the completion of the films, AWC will hold a public film festival to screen the films, followed by a reception. The creatives will be asked to construct a speech based on their experience, why they chose their specific film topic and a personal reflection.
Wildflower Writers - TBD
Youth Program 12-17
The Wildflower Writers Youth Program will be a 4 week intensive course of 10 creatives. We will provide an intensive course for the young creatives by delving into various writing mediums such as short story, novel, memoir, graphic novel, poetry and more.
We will spend the beginning of each class exploring different subject matters and crafting a collaborative story based on every creative's input. As the story progresses, we will start to string together more moments from personal experiences to fantasy, imagination and beyond to construct a narrative. These exercises will give the young creatives tools to expand upon their own works and provide a space to ask questions and explore the possibilities of creating through words.
During the 4 weeks, each young creative will create their own book of works in whatever format that manifests. Upon the project’s completion, a book will be published of each creative's work showcasing the creative writings, exercises, notes, drawings, etc. as well as the final work. These will be available for purchase at a public reception at AWC.
The young creatives will be asked to construct a speech based on their experience, why they chose the specific writing medium and a personal reflection at the public reception.
Adult Program
The Wildflower Writers Adult Program will be an 8 week intensive course of 10 creatives. We will provide an intensive course for the creatives by delving into various writing mediums such as short story, novel, memoir, graphic novel, poetry and more.
We will spend the beginning of each class exploring different subject matters and crafting a collaborative story based on every creative's input. As the story progresses, we will start to string together more moments from personal experiences to fantasy, imagination and beyond to construct a narrative. These exercises will give the creatives tools to expand upon their own works and provide a space to ask questions and explore the possibilities of creating through words.
During the 8 weeks, each creative will create their own book of works in whatever format that manifests. Upon the project’s completion, a book will be published of each creative's work showcasing the creative writings, exercises, notes, drawings, etc. as well as the final work. These will be available for purchase at a public reception at AWC.
The creatives will be asked to construct a speech based on their experience, why they chose the specific writing medium and a personal reflection at the public reception.
Community Workshops - TBD
While Amongst Wildflowers Creative programs have a program capacity, we want to make sure creatives within the community have the ability to share, explore and amplify their voice and self-expression as well.
AWC will provide weekly Community Workshop hours for community creatives to come and workshop their ideas, stories, films, etc and gain feedback from staff and fellow community creatives on how to bring their specific art to fruition. AWC will provide Community Workshop hours for both Youth and Adults so that any creative will feel empowered and have as safe space for self-expression that surpasses all limitations.
The workshops will allow for open dialogues amongst creatives to get their projects on the ground as well as providing a bank of potential collaborators within the community.
AWC will also offer editing suite hours for those that don't have access to film and photo editing software or those that have questions about the post-production process, staff will be happy to assist.
Wildflower in Residence - TBD
Amongst Wildflowers Creative will be offering Wildflower in Residence workshops designed to provide a therapeutic experience for our creatives with talented artists.
If you’re passionate about your craft and want to share that passion with our creatives - then we’ve got the opportunity for you!
Our Wildflower in Residence program is designed to inspire and engage creatives within our community. We value your role as an artist to join our mission of providing a safe space for creative self-expression. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for our Wildflower in Residence so you can volunteer in a way that works for you!
Wildflower Day - Join us for a Wildflower Workshop day with the
public to promote our mission
Wildflower Week - Spend the week immersed in your art with
creatives and staff support, all culminating in a public reception
showcasing the final art product(s)
Wildflower Month - Enjoy a month fully immersed and focused on
your art with our creatives that will culminate in a public
reception showcasing the month's efforts
We hope you'll consider joining our mission to provide a safe space and outlet for creative expression for that which often goes unvoiced. If interested, please contact Alaina Myers.
Compensation for participation in our Wildflower in Residence programs may be available depending on current funding opportunities. Please let us know if you are interested in pursuing funding for your time spent with our creatives or if you wish to volunteer your time. We will always provide you with an in-kind donation letter honoring your donation of services upon request.
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