Michael Wesch

I recently watched Michael Wesch's presentation, again, in preparation for Media Literacy this semester.

Student Shorts

For our final in Digital Media Production, I arranged for the students projects to have a public exhibition.

Despite the snowstorm Monday night, there was a great turn out for "Student Shorts" at the Abbey Theatre, Durango, CO. Out of the 10 films shown, the 4 documentaries at the end of the program were the best of what was offered.

"Conquering the Mushroom Drop" (RT: 9 min directed by Alan Edwards) is the story of Thomas Lep's attempts at landing a 25' cliff drop on a mountain bike. "Kitchen Connection" (RT: 11 min directed by Amy Brothers) is an exploration of student's feeling of disconnection between college live and the greater Durango area, mainly the Manna Soup Kitchen community. "Between the Sun and the Moon Lies a Human Thread" (RT: 15 min directed by Cassandra Yazzie) addresses young Native Americans struggling with 21st century identity. The film includes a story of a murder that was related to the victim's inability to sing powwow songs despite his long hair. And finally, "Growing Roots" (RT: 15 min directed by Brian Barnes) follows Katrina Blair, founder of Turtle Lake Refuge, while exploring the unique connection between community, wild ecology and raw foods.

After each of the documentaries the filmmakers introduced themselves and answered a few question from the audience. At the end of the event we enjoyed raw, acorn milk provided by Turtle Lake. This event received supportive, positive response both from the community and the students. I hope to do it again at the end of the winter semester.

No Place Like Home

"No Place Like Home" is a collaborative project between the Denver International Airport and the Graduate program in Electronic Media Arts Design at the University of Denver.

NOVEMBER 2008 - FEBRUARY 2009

DIA | Galleries of Denver
Terminal East | Sixth Level