A Place to Live - Stories from a Filmmaker

Explore the power of storytelling in community development through award-winning filmmaker Nate Sheppard's TEDx talk. Discover how narratives shape communities with limited resources, drawing insights from Sheppard's feature-length documentary about a Haitian village and applying them to small-town settings. Gain perspective on fostering arts in local communities as Sheppard shares his experiences as a composer, multimedia performing artist, and advocate for artistic development in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Learn about innovative projects, including online arts festivals supporting artists during challenging times, dance film productions, and multimedia art installations. This 18-minute presentation offers valuable insights into the intersection of filmmaking, community building, and artistic expression.