Empowerment.
Through the eyes of a lens, fifteen women were featured in an installation focused around the term empowerment. As a celebration of women's history these women and the members of the non-binary community were questioned about what empowerment meant to them, as survivors and fighters. The installation was featured in the opening reception for Flagler College’s Communication Week with over 150 people of all ages in attendance. The Goal was to showcase the power and respect that is behind femininity and how it has no boundaries.
Note: Out of respect for these individuals, the audio from the event has not been included on this website.
“…men act and women appear. Men look at women. Women watch themselves being looked at. This determines not only most relations between men and women but also the relation of women to themselves. The surveyor of women in herself is male: the surveyed female. Thus she turns herself into an object- and most particularly an object of vision: a sight.”
— John Berger, Ways of Seeing
Music by: Em Bell
The installation featured ambient music produced by a female artist who focuses around creating an atmosphere with sound. The artist worked closely to create a sound that captured the emotions that these individuals expressed. It provides both a calm presence but there is pain underneath. Her work is not only powerful in itself but also encourages women to empower themselves.
The Crew.
Director
This position, held by Annabelle Newton, was responsible for gathering subjects, scheduling interviews, equipment set up, overseeing the edit and being lead on photography.
Producer
Bri Grall, the absolute perfect person to be the main producer on this project. Her position required a lot of patience and skill which shined on the day of the event. Also, the president of PRSSA for Flagler College.
Sound Designer
Katie Collins, a talented young filmmaker was tasked to be the sound designer for this empowerment installment. It was clear that her strong leadership skills could take this project far.
Marketing
A position also held by Bri Grall but accompanied by the talented Hana Tucker. This position required a lot of coverage but without it we would not have had such a large turnout.
Photographers
Running through countless SD cards and Hard drives, the photographers took risk in creating the most captivating photographs of these powerful individuals. Position held by Annabelle Newton, Hana Tucker and Alena Burns.
Executive Producer
Held by the Head of Flagler College Television, Dr. Nicholas Serenati.
Editors
A position held by Annabelle Newton, Katie Collins, Hana Tucker, Alena Burns and Kim LaPorte. This took patience and talent with over 1,000 photos to dig and edit through. This was a time consuming project but the outcome was breath-taking.
“…men act and women appear. Men look at women. Women watch themselves being looked at. This determines not only most relations between men and women but also the relation of women to themselves. The surveyor of women in herself is male: the surveyed female. Thus she turns herself into an object- and most particularly an object of vision: a sight.”
— John Berger, Ways of Seeing