Whispers: The Fading Legacy
LOGLINE
The intimate perspective of Navajo individuals when it comes to language and cultural traditions with the legacy of the Navajo Code Talkers in the forefront.
FILMMAKER INTERVIEW
What do you want the audience to take away from the film?
The significance of preserving language and traditional practices.
Which scene did you have an absolute blast filming and why?
All the interviews to each individual interviewee was a great experience, as well as being served with authentic Navajo food in the Navajo land.
Why are opportunities like Film Prize Junior important to students like you?
It helps students develop camaraderie, sense of responsibility, trust and inclusivity. It also taps students’ potential and enables them to discover their skills.
What obstacles challenged you and your crew the most when completing this film? What did you learn from making this short film?
The obstacle was the communication and request for an interview with the Navajo Nation officials and looking for willing youth to be interviewed. The lesson learned from making this film is the ability to be flexible, be able to make the film based on whatever resources we have, specifically the interviews.
What advice would you give to future participants in Film Prize Junior?
Be patient, persevering, and set the goals high.
Writer
Sama, Marwa
Editor
Valeria
Videographer
Branden
Interviewers
Valeria, Nicole, Malak, Smriti
Narrator
Sama
Date
April 10, 2024