Lectures, Seminars & Services (in English or with translator) given on the following areas:
Presentations: Screening of selected film work accompanied by in-depth discussion of the subject material, research and the process of creating the work, highlighted by behind-the-scene stories.
Workshops and Seminars on "Producing an independent film from a filmmaker's POV": the process of independent film making from subject, funding, writing, research, production, post-production and distribution.
The cultural, historical and political histories of Canadians of Japanese ancestry and women in a multi-cultural society.
The role of history, culture and geography in our lives.
Preserving family stories and personal history.
Canadian culture and stories for young people.
Mentoring young film makers and artists.
One on one support for professional film makers and artists, through script reading, screenings of rough edits, and discussions.
Recent Presentations, Seminars & Classes Include:
Click here to view photos from Fall 2008 lectures in Japan
Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan, Canadian Studies
Kansai University, Osaka, Japan, Women Studies
Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka Japan, Law Faculty
Canadian Museum of Civilization, Ottawa, Ontario
National Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Canadian Asia Heritage
Univ. of British Columbia, Vancouver, Women’s History Studies
Shukutoku University, Yagoto,, Aichi Pre., English Studies
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, English Studies
York House High School, Vancouver, Media Studies
Vancouver Schools Mentorship Program, Media Studies
Berkley University, Asia American Films, San Francisco, CA
Emily Carr School of Art and Design, Vancouver, Film Studies
Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho, Cultural History
Canadian Embassy, Tokyo Japan, Canada-Japan cultural and political history exchange
Various “Canadian culture” classes for young people, including groups in Kagoshima,Onomichi, and Fukuoka, Japan.
Cooking classes in French and English, French Immersion program, Queen Elizabeth Annex Elementary School, Vancouver.
Also available to edit, view rough-cuts, and read scripts. References available on request.
