mini-documentary
We commissioned the production of a documentary showcasing the journey of the Westside Makerspace thus far. We collaborated with photographers, videographers, and oral storytellers to capture stories from community events, makerspace programs, and deep listening sessions with community members. These stories highlighted the diverse voices of the Dayton community, particularly focusing on Black artists and residents from historically marginalized neighborhoods.
The mini documentary provided viewers with a glimpse into the project's journey, offering a clear view of its origins and future direction. It aimed to better convey the project's story, reach a wider audience, and encourage more people to hear the narrative and become supporters. The lead artist involved in creating the documentary was highlighted and supported through its production.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Cameron James Henderson is a Dayton native, and Yellow Springs resident. He is a graduate filmmaker from Wright State, as well as a photographer, editor, and media artist based in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Cameron’s first love is narrative and experimental filmmaking, however in recent years professionally, he has practiced documentary, and it has come to be a beloved and delightful form of telling stories for him as well. Cameron has had great opportunities as a shooter for documentary films, notably the PBS documentary “Redlining: Inequality in Dayton and Springfield,” as well as “Dave Chappelle: Live in Real Life.” Appreciating films had initially been a means of escape for Cameron, and still is, but now is also a tool he can use to inform and be informed.
