JOURNEY OF THE SPIRIT

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Creative Director
Story Editor

MY ROLES

Aboard the wilapa spirit

In this documentary, witness the spiritual and physical journey of the University of Washington’s first canoe family aboard the Willapa Spirit. It’s a story of reclaiming old traditions and starting new ones, and of reconnecting to a heritage that will always be an essential part of the Pacific Northwest.

This film was the recipient of the 2024 NATAS Emmy Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, long form.

BEHIND THE SCENES

PHOTOS BY MARK STONE

COLLABORATORS

Director, Editor: Mari Cleven
Creative and Story Direction: David Bessenhoffer
Camera: Mari Cleven, David Bessenhoffer, Alyse Young
Drone: Mark Stone, David Bessenhoffer
Animation: Joshua Van Parys
Photography: Mark Stone

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