In his film series, Amerikans, Oberlin film maker Mika Johnson, presented a screening of community based film making where the uniqueness of everyday people are featured as engaged as participants in the process.
Mika’s obvious talent for cinematography, narrative and characterization comes through in this amazing collage of portraits. I had the chance to explore his process in which local people are engaged as partners in the co-creation of their stories. His vision is to bring screenings to neighborhood venues where people can come together in community.
In the world of film, this is clearly a game changer where film moves from stage to street, from entertainment to engagement. How can communities support this emerging genre and other young artists that can make it more possible?
