Shush webisode release-Virtual Sand
Plus, Family Fun at Twin Cities Film Festival
After walking straight into a virtual reality trap, Trowel the cat ends up in a world of sand and ancient traditions that nearly costs her all nine lives
Alert! Alert! Today and Tomorrow: Twin Cities Film Festival Family Free Day
Today (October 20 at 9:45 AM) youth can watch family-friendly films and meet the filmmakers
Tomorrow (October 21 from 9 AM to 4 PM) create short films!
Check it out at: https://tcffeducation.org/freeday
A suspicious telemarketer ad sends Samantha Shovel and crew to Alexander Axton's mansion where a mysterious door lures the team into danger.
Shush! is an original series written and performed by students in grades 5, 6 and 7 and filmed by high school students while working with professional cinematographer David McClellen and writing mentor Cassidy Hall. An ongoing experience, the Shush Team provides an exciting experience working on a filming set and learning every step of taking their creative project from start to finish! Want to be involved? Email steph@storyark.org
In the beginning, was a four episode radio play
Don't Whine Over Missing Robots
- Episode 1: Samantha Shovel, Trowel and friends attempt to determine what happened to a vitally important human-hybrid robot named R0-MAN.
- Episode 2: Where can R0-MAN be? Sam, Trowel and friends go on a wild search.
- Episode 3: Sam, Trowel and friends follow R0-MANS's fluid trail into great danger.
- Episode 4: The fate of all human-hybrid robots depends on saving R0-MAN. Will Sam, Trowel and friends succeed?
Then, we transitioned to an audio-video hybrid as we went LIVE at the Phipps
Next up: VIDEO!!!
Welcome Shush! The Webisode
Who wins the battle of the sticks?!
An interview between HUSH Jr and Shush that ended in a battle of the sticks! You won't want to miss this fun exchange between these creative - and opinionated! - middle schoolers :)
Click HERE to listen into this special episode of Voices in the Valley.
Professional Artists Mentor Students
Cassidy Hall - Writing Mentor
Cassidy graduated from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls with degrees in Creative Writing, Music, and Musical Theater. She is a published poet and short story writer, has had one of her play scripts performed, and has collaborated to create a web series. With theater, she has performed on stage around the Twin Cities area for many years, and has directed children's theater programs for both ACT Theater (through Tri-district Community Education) and The Zephyr Theatre. She has also served as an acting coach, and choreographer with backgrounds in ballroom, jazz, contemporary, and tap.
David McClellan - Cinematographer
With a heart for storytelling, an eye for the craft and lust for the wander, McClellan is an accomplished photographer, cinematographer and editor. Leading Aveda Corporations Video and Motion team for the past 19 years, he is a seasoned fashion and beauty creative – responsible for both online and broadcast spots. McClellan’s global experience working alongside NGOs and other organizations have sent him around the globe including the Nepalese Himalayas, the North African desert and deep within the Amazonian river basin – often embedded within indigenous communities. He seeks to share the love of the craft and fan the flames of curiosity.
Stephani Atkins - Executive Producer
Stephani Atkins works as the Executive Director for StoryArk and oversees creative writing programming for The Shire. She also serves as the executive producer and host of the radio show Voices in the Valley heard every Saturday morning at 10 AM on KLBB 1220. In addition, Ms. Atkins leads the HUSH Audio Drama Team as writing mentor and executive producer of the radio and podcast series #HUSHpodcast. As an artist, Ms. Atkins works on literary art projects that are realized on multiple formats (video, audio, web, print and other media) and is currently producing a short film through StoryBoard Films.
StoryArk Matters
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