Connections

My Wise project has given me an enormous amount of support from the Ithaca community. Already, I have made some great connections that aren't just helpful now but I believe might help me later on in my career/hobbies.

Several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Professor Bradley Rappa from Ithaca College. Not only did I get to hear his perspective in teaching documentary filmmaking and the technical aspects of that, but I also got to hear more about his experience out in the field as he produces, directs and more. In addition, I was able to get him in contact with Mr. Cass to possibly get his college students working with high schoolers next year.

The first Ithaca College professor I got in contact with from the Parks School was actually Dr. Patricia Zimmermann. Although I didn't end up interviewing her, she's the one who suggested I talk with Bradley Rappa. In addition, she plays a major role in the annual Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival, which is an internationally renowned event that I am so happy to now have a part in. Zimmermann asked me to be a social media intern for the festival. 

The process of getting high school students to submit nonfiction articles they wrote was a bit more difficult than I first anticipated. Overall, it was very cool to think about documentary filmmakers and opportunities that are so close to me. The festival itself will is April 6-12. I can't wait for the opportunity to watch the products of the film festival.

In addition, I now have a solid group of people who have agreed to do interviews with me, but I will need to work out schedule-wise the best ways to meet up with them. In addition, I'm very happy the weather has started to clear up.

Here is a short clip from a documentary about an Ithacan resident who has been inspired by the scenery around her. I hope to be able to talk with her!

that moment; film cue by robby aceto from robert aceto on Vimeo.