The Power of Story: Creating Content that Connects

Join us for The Power of Story: Creating Content that Connects

About the Workshop

This workshop focuses on the power of visual storytelling in the digital age, emphasizing the effectiveness of videos over photos in engaging audiences. The class delves into the importance of authenticity and originality in building a loyal community rather than relying on algorithms for success. Participants will learn about the key elements of storytelling, including show, don't tell, transformation, and vulnerability, with practical examples and exercises to help them craft compelling visual narratives. The workshop also covers style elements such as color, movement, and pacing, providing valuable insights for creating impactful video content.

About Ilana Kapra

Ilana -(he/they/she) is a videographer, writer, performer, visual artist, and costume designer. Ilana is entirely self-taught and has been employed in the entertainment industry for the last twelve years, working in Minneapolis/St.Paul MN, Mayaguez PR, Wellington NZ, and Boston MA. Through all these experiences, they have honed a strong sense of theme, composition, and timing. One of Ilana’s many strengths is their ability to apply their intuition for story telling and scrupulous attention to detail across many mediums. Their cinematography style is close and intimate. Ilana is always delighted by the unexpected and looks for that little detail that will tell the biggest story. Ilana grew up in a small town in the Midwest and was homeschooled in an isolated fundamentalist Christian community. The transition from their past into their queer/feminist identity has been one of courage and healing. These collected experiences have left Ilan with a lot of gratitude and a fierce appetite for joy.

Host or Publisher Beverly Community Access Media (BevCam)