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In this episode of Wild Rivers Film Radio, filmmaker Travis Holt Hamilton and Kim St. Clair from the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation join host Bev Juday to discuss Travis’s filmmaking journey, creative process, and the power of storytelling. Travis shares how his passion for filmmaking began in college and evolved through hands-on learning, leading to culturally rich projects like his debut film, Turquoise Rose, which featured a Navajo cast and crew. The filmmaker highlights the importance of drawing inspiration from life experiences, building adaptable teams, and persevering through challenges like financial risks and imposter syndrome. Travis also emphasizes the centrality of strong narratives over technical perfection and reflects on his educational goals as an independent filmmaker, including creating 12 impactful films and documenting his journey through a YouTube vlog series. The conversation concludes with upcoming collaborations and plans to further engage the community through film and storytelling.
Host: Bev Judayi; Producers: Kat Liddell, Amanda Whittemore
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