This summer marked an inaugural Born Digital program – our United Houma Nation Visionmaker Camp – a free summer camp for young adults, ages 14-20, to use creative digital media as a means to tell the stories of indigenous perspectives in Southeast Louisiana. Students learned the basics of video storytelling while exploring identity and coastal community.
At our first Visionmaker camp, we had a cohort of conscious and talented Houma youth who learned about filmmaking as well as explored their own history and landscapes on field trips to Tulane, Docville Farm, and even out in the gulf at Adam’s Bay.
Have a look at the fantastic productions of these first-time filmmakers!
UHN Visionmaker Summer: Adapt from NOVAC on Vimeo.
Above, Emily Billiot speaks beautifully on her heritage and personal connection to history.
UHN Visionmaker Summer: White Alligator from NOVAC on Vimeo.
The Tale of the White Alligator gets some extra charm from this stop-motion animated retelling.
UHN Visionmaker Summer: The River’s Changing Course from NOVAC on Vimeo.
A thoughtful video on the impact of flooding.
We would like to extend deep thanks to Docville Farm, Tulane University and its Middle America Research Institute, and the fantastic camp leaders: Andrea Claire Morningstar, Adam Sekuler, and Jayur Mehta.