Below are recent videos produced by staff and students of the Alaska Film School. Many of these are only out-takes (YouTube versions) of the longer feature-length productions available on DVD and via digital files of various sizes and quality from small to very high quality.
The video above is the first in a long series of documentaries based upon the popular guidebook "55 Ways to the Wilderness" by by Helen D. Nienhueser and John Wolfe
This above video is the 2nd of two videos produced recently featuring yurts
built by Nomad Shelter in Homer, Alaska. This was shot across Kachemak
Bay at their "Tutka Bay 2" yurt. Allison from True North Kayaking gave
us a ride as far as Yukon Island. Then, Nicole Pearson and I paddled
the rest of the way up Tutka Bay. Filmed by Nicole Pearson and David
Lakota. Log-on to NomadShelter.com to find out more about renting or
owning a Yurt.
Wilderness Adventure Documentary... this is part one of two that has been shot and edited featuring the beauty of Hawaii's Na Pali Coast on the Island of Kauai. Bahia and I began the hike close to dark enroute to Hanakapiai Beach. We decided to travel without any camping gear- no tent, no sleeping bags, no ground pad, very little food and no water except for what we found along the way. She wanted to see the famed Kalalau Valley and Beach before she departed Hawaii, and she also wanted to hone her skills of basic survival. So, we went for it. We brought just a few essentials like her guitar and a headlamp along with fire-starter.
This is part two of two that has been shot and edited so far for the recent five day adventure to Kalalau Valley on the Island of Kauai. At least one or two more segments are being edited for upload to YouTube and for creating a feature-length DVD. Stay tuned!
And check out Bahia's website featuring one of her new songs that the Alaska Film School helped her to create and upload...
The Northern Lights- this video was made to give people an idea of how the Aurora Borealis is formed with music by Alexa Sunshine.
Journey to Alyeska- this is a video trailer to an upcoming DVD about the hike from Eagle River to Girdwood. This 26 mile adventure is for staff training and for students and parents that desire an expedition of a lifetime.
Bird Point: "A Rare Jewel in Our Hands"-this video was made by a student concerned with the pending development of Bird Point. It's also a great portrayal of a favorite destination to bring kids of all ages.
Tom Brown, Jr. (founder of the world's largest wilderness school)- This video was made for the staff and students of Girdwood Charter School from the provocative and important wisdom of Tom Brown, Jr. in his non-fiction book about survival.
Glacier City- highlights from Girdwood and the wide variety of people who come and go over the years.
Chief Seattle- wisdom from Native America
The Mystery- various footage from in and around Girdwood with profound wisdom to contemplate to live life more fully.
Public Lands in Public Hands- This video was created to share the beauty and importance of an area of land that was slated for development for a golf course.
The Girdwood Charter School dream- this video was originally produced to show parents and sponsors the location we had selected to serve as the School office and base camp.
Na Pali Coast- instructor training on the Island of Kauai during the winter months.
A Universal Perspective- This video shows the relative size of the Earth to the other planets, the sun and to other suns much bigger than our own.
Flute for a Friend- I took a short break from landscaping and gardening to record some flute playing for a friend on the Big Island.
