Reel Folklore is a Media Production Lab that speak to the inevitable intersections of storytelling, culture, and urbanism through film, photography, and art. The Lab intentionally uses fictional media to proactively conserve our heritage and help us build new, more inclusive realities.

  • We're a team of passionate thinkers and doers, dedicated to building with purpose and clarity. Collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do.

  • We believe in keeping things simple, smart, and human. Every project starts with listening and ends with something we're proud to share.

  • From startups to seasoned brands, we partner with people who care about doing things right—and doing them well.

FILM + ZINE

CONTEXT

SUMMARY:

At the peak of tension between the military and civilians, two young activists reflect on the importance of the different roles they play in defending their community from the current administration’s dangerous policies.

“CONTEXT” includes:

  • Short film with a social media + YouTube release

  • A downloadable zine with entries speaking to context from the cast and crew.

Two people sitting on a balcony, viewed from inside through glass sliding doors, facing away from the camera, with apartment buildings in the background.
Camille Ora-Nicole headshot

Camille Ora-Nicole (she/they) is a filmmaker, poet, heritage conservationist, and artist based in Los Angeles.

She turns art into reality by supporting (and creating!) film and design projects by those whose lived experiences and imaginations are often thrown to the wayside. Art is philosophy; what we see on the screen is reflected in real life, and vice versa. By encouraging folks to share their lives and imaginations, she helps build a more inclusive environment that stands up against those who try to ignore history or call diverse philosophies irrelevant.

Camille received her BFA in Graphic Design and a minor in Art History from Cal Poly Pomona. She also received a Master’s degree in Heritage Conservation from USC. They currently work at the City of Los Angeles as a Planning Assistant, and have also worked at the LA Conservancy, A+D Museum, and in affordable housing.

In 2018, Camille created Q26, a nonprofit supporting QTBIPOC creatives through workshops, events, and media projects.

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EMAIL: narrativeheritage@gmail.com