In this conversation co-presented by Reciprocity Project and Kin Theory, learn about the global and cross-cultural collaboration involved in the co-creation of the new season of Reciprocity Project films across 19 time zones. Reciprocity Project is a collaboration between Nia Tero and Upstander Project, in association with REI. Kin Theory is a storytelling initiative of Nia Tero.

For this Masterclass conversation, we will present 4-5 of Kai’s popular content on screen, followed by a comprehensive production breakdown of each production, discuss the variability and accessibility of creating new media, the importance of sponsored posts, and protecting stories as we move into the future of social media content creation.

A Mother’s Love is resilient, strong and determined. It transcends physical boundaries. It finds a village shared among sisters and aunties, and it does it on its own. This program honours the ways motherhood can exist. Films included: istén:′a, The Sky is Very Pretty, Entre Nous Locataires (Between Us Tenants), Camping, AYKUO, Nigiqtuq (The South Wind), and He Karu He Taringa.

What does it mean to be Indigenous when you are away from home? You Know Who You Are explores connection to country and identity as diasporic Indigenous peoples across the great ocean of the Pacific. Films included: Babanil, Belonging, Plastic - A love letter to the estranged, Pasifika Drift, and The Mainland.

A whimsical trek through the woods, connecting with and standing up for the earth, reconnecting with the past and present. Films included: Starlight Sojourn, Ni Wapiten (I see), NANGULVI, Follow, Nemi, The Bull of Cold, Rieban - The Fox, and Whistling Woods.