Image Above: Participants of the Film Documentary Training showcasing their finished product to the class.
Acting upon the issue of clean water availability in Limalas Village, Misool, Raja Ampat, the joint community movement by the Atap Langit Foundation and Limalas Raya Student Youth Association (PPPMLR) has initiated a documentary film training which was carried out on the 1st of March 2024 spanning 3 days. With additional support from the Belantara Papua Foundation and Papuan Voices, the documentary film training was a resounding success.
Twelve members from the Limalas Youth Association were chosen to participate in the training program which was conducted by instructors from Belantara Papua and Papuan Voices. They were then equipped with the tools and skills required to create documentary films such as editing, interviewing, and camera work - thus empowering them to become agents of change.
Image Above: Instructor Mr. Markus Binur teaching the participants film editing skills.
Following the completion of the film documentary training session, the 12 participants are expected to create their own documentary film with the guidance of Mr. Markus Binur from Belantara Papua Foundation who is experienced in production and filmmaking. Filming for the documentary film will commence in April 2024 with Limalas Village and its water scarcity issue as the primary focus of the film.
Image Above: Participants conduct mock interviews for their very first documentary short film.