Happy December

Seasons Greetings, 

This year has been a good one, and I thank all of you for being a part of my creative journey. Petra Productions worked with clients producing Vodcasts, Educational Videos, Mini-documentaries, and Photography. I taught Digital Film, Music Video Production, Photography, and Puppetry workshops, and completed production on the documentary - Uniting People. 

Director Jane Rosemont's film, Acting Like Nothing is Wrong, about the actor Jim Hoffmaster screened at film festivals in the US and Abroad and won several awards. I'm proud to be the Michigan Director of Photography on that film. 

I'm also happy to share that I was one of the recipients of a 2023 Chris Clark Fellowship sponsored by the Arts Council of Greater Lansing! The grant will support my Photography work. I'm loving getting to know my new Canon Mirrorless Camera. The Clark Fellowship is one of the many grant opportunities offered to members of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing. I was also asked to be on their cool Podcast called Arts Roll Call hosted by Robin Miner-Swartz.  Find it on Apple Podcasts or Youtube if you want to learn more about me. 

If you are a creative in the Greater Lansing area, I recommend that you become a member of the council. For further information and detailed descriptions regarding the grant programs, please contact Taylor Haslett, membership and program manager at (517) 853-7582 or taylor@lansingarts.org. 

I hope you are feeling the magic of the season and you have a healthy and happy New Year!  

Petra   

 

Here are a few images I created at Old Town's first Krampus Festival with my newest Canon Camera.

The Latest News From Petra Productions

Petra Productions Online Boutique

Petra Productions Launches an Online Clothing and Gift Boutique

Petra Productions is excited to announce that clothing and other gifts featuring the photography of Petra Daher are now for sale at  https://petra-productions.creator-spring.com  !

The new collection of items includes shirts, tank tops, hoodies, and bags.  More items like hats, tapestries, and leggings will be available soon.  Petra Productions is a woman-owned Media Production company that specializes in documentary and educational filmmaking, podcasting, photography, and education.  The product designs celebrate travel, nature, adventure, healing, and love.  All proceeds from the sale of this  merchandise will go to support the production of Petra’s current Independent film project called Great Lakes Water Warriors.  Great Lakes Water Warriors is a series of short documentaries about the Great Lakes Water Protectors who are working to safeguard water and enforce healthy water policies. The series features interviews with the women who are leading the movement.   

Petra Productions is partnering with Spring to create this line of merchandise.   All product suppliers are asked to comply with an ethical code of conduct that covers health and safety regulations, labor and human rights laws, and ethical business practices.   Spring prioritizes suppliers who offer eco-friendly products or use practices that reduce environmental impact.

FAQ

• Domestic standard shipping should take 9 – 12 business days.  Please note shipping timelines are usually faster than indicated.  
• The colors of the shirts may vary slightly depending on your computer screen.  
• The cost of shipping will be calculated at check out.  
• The designs come in various styles and, colors and some organic products are available.  
• Select the Apparel or Accessories tab on the left of the boutique website to select categories and shop for specific items like Women, Men, Hoodies, Bags or Children's sizes. 
• If you have an idea for a shirt or want a design on a product or clothing style not being offered contact us at www.petradaher.com.  We can put any of the designs on a variety of items and clothing styles contact us if you want details.  
• Unisex tees do run true to size. The women's tees are snugger and we recommend going up a size for a looser fit.
  

Watch out for sales, new products, and more!  Follow me on Instagram or Facebook to learn more.

Happy Shopping!

To view the entire collection click on the link below

 Petra Productions Clothing and Gift Boutique

More about the owner of Petra Productions

Petra Daher is a filmmaker, photographer, and instructor who specializes in documentary film production, digital storytelling, and photography.  She studied at Michigan State University and has been the owner of Petra Daher Productions for twenty years.  Her films explore culture, creativity, environmentalism, and grassroots activism.  Petra has produced and worked on award-winning films that have been screened at film festivals, on Netflix, and on public and educational television.  Her photography has been exhibited in galleries and published nationally in a variety of media outlets.  She loves to share her passion for storytelling and has taught Digital Filmmaking, Photography, and Puppet Theater to people of all ages.  In 2019 Petra Productions released the film In Peace We Trust, a documentary about the Meta Peace Team, a group that teaches nonviolence techniques as alternatives to militarism.  The documentary is currently streaming on the Reel Women’s Network.  She was also the Michigan Director of Photography for Director Jane Rosemont’s feature documentary, Acting Like Nothing is Wrong, about Hollywood actor Jim Hoffmaster.  The feature-length documentary will be released in 2022.  Petra Productions is currently producing a documentary series called Great Lakes Water Warriors about the Great Lakes Water Protectors who are working to safeguard water and enforce healthy water policies.  The story is told through a series of interviews featuring the women who are leading the movement.  

Holiday Gift Ideas

2021 Shopping Guide

Gift Certificates, Special Orders, and Art Markets

Hello and thanks for visiting,

This is a friendly reminder that Petra Productions offers gift certificates for photo sessions and fine art photography.  Shop from the comfort of your home and have fine art photography or a gift certificate for a photo session or artwork delivered to the location of your choice.  Visit  www.petradaher   for details about photo packages or to explore the online store.   Place your order before 12/16 to ensure it will arrive on time.  

I will also be participating in one in person art market and one online art market.  The details are listed below.  Contact Petra if you have any questions. 

All proceeds go to support the costs of the Great Lakes Water Warrior Documentary Project. For more information visit    https://www.petradaher.com/great-lakes-water-warriors-documentary.html

I hope you have a peaceful holiday season surrounded by the people and things that you love,

Petra Daher

Shop In Person

I will be at one art market in East Lansing, Michigan, November 19-20th selling metallic prints, canvas wraps, cards, magnets, masks and more!  Come see me at the Annual Alternative Holiday Sale.  Find all the details on the flyer below.

Enjoy the WITA Online Art Market

I'm also participating in the Women In the Arts online Marketplace find us on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/ELWomenintheArts/posts/3760531483966505

 

Women in the Arts Online Art Market

Hello friends,

Women in the Arts 2020 Online Art Market makes shopping at home fun and easy!  Visit the Women in the Arts online art market group on Facebook or my web store to view my collection of fine art photography and canvas wraps.  Special orders are available.

https://www.facebook.com/ELWomenintheArts/posts/3760531483966505

https://www.petradaher.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html 

 

Artist Spotlight: Welcome back to Women in the Arts,

Petra Productions

 

Petra Productions will be selling fine art photography, Canvas Wraps, Key Chains, DVD's, and more!

Petra Daher is a filmmaker, photographer, and instructor who specializes in documentary film production, digital storytelling, and photography. She studied at Michigan State University and has been the owner of Petra Daher Productions for twenty years. Her independent films explore culture, creativity, environmentalism, and grassroots activism. Petra’s produced and worked on award-winning films that have been screened at film festivals, on Netflix, and public and educational television. Her photography has been exhibited in galleries and published nationally in a variety of media outlets. She loves to share her passion for storytelling and has taught Digital Filmmaking, Photography, and Puppet Theater to people of all ages. In 2019 Petra Productions released the film In Peace We Trust, a documentary about the Meta Peace Team, a group that teaches nonviolence techniques as alternatives to militarism. She was also the Michigan Director of Photography for Director Jane Rosemont’s feature documentary, Acting Like Nothing is Wrong, about Hollywood actor Jim Hoffmaster. Petra Productions is currently producing a documentary series called Great Lakes Water Warriors about the Great Lakes Water Protectors who are working to safeguard water and enforce healthy water policies. It's told through a series of interviews featuring the women who are leading the movement. 

 

https://www.petradaher.com/store

https://www.facebook.com/PetraProductions

 

Be sure to check out the full listing of 2020 artists at https://www.witafestival.com/artist-market/ and see items for sale in the

Women in the Arts Festival Artist Marketplace

 https://www.facebook.com/ELWomenintheArts/posts/3760531483966505

 

 

 

The Reel Women's Network

In Peace We Trust Nonviolence - The Next Great Revolution is an inspiring half-hour documentary exploring the mission and philosophy of the Meta Peace Team.  Learn how co-founder C. Peter Dougherty and team members have used and shared active nonviolence techniques as alternatives to militarism over the past 25 years in The United States and abroad​.

Hello Friends,

Thanks for visiting.  2020 has been a year of change and new beginnings.  COVID-19 interrupted everyone’s plans and the pandemic is forcing all of us to be safe and creative.  I was working with the Meta Peace Team to organize a summer tour for my last documentary In Peace We Trust, and like so many public events we had to postpone the tour.  So when I heard from the Reel Women’s Network a new online streaming service showcasing content made by women I was excited to be a part of this important and much needed new network.  In Peace We Trust is now available on RWN!

I have great respect for the women behind The Reel Women’s Network.  It was created by Open book Productions and Bella Productions.  They understand why creating an outlet for women (and men) to support women in film and media is so important. 

Visit  www.reelwomensnetwork.com

Why is it important to support women in film? 

Distribution
Only 13.5% of films
distributed in 2019 by
the top 8 distributors
were helmed by
women.
*Source: USC Anaheim's Inclusion Initiative. 2017-2019 Inclusion at Film Festivals. 5

Power in Numbers
Approximately 54% of
the World Population is
Female.

Director’s Chair
In 2019, Men
outnumbered Women in
the Director’s chair
20 to 1.

Female Creators?
Women accounted for
only 31% of ALL
creators, directors,
writers, producers,
editors, and directors of
photography working on
broadcast network, cable
and streaming programs.
*source: Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film

Women of Color
Only 40% of 2019’s Top
100 Films featured a
Female Protagonist
*source: The Annenberg Foundation

To screen In Peace We Trust, or to learn more about RWN please visit www.reelwomensnetwork.com and while you're there check out the incredible collection of free content, pay per view or subscribe for full access.  RWN went live  this month and they're adding new content daily.  To learn more about me and the film visit https://www.petradaher.com/in-peace-we-trust.html .  Thanks for the support!

In peace, Petra

More about The Reel Women's Network from their website

It's all about the women.

The Reel Women’s Network is an online streaming service that showcases films, shows, web series, documentaries and digital content created by WOMEN and Women-Identified filmmakers and content creators.

Bringing a fresh perspective to the world of streaming, the Reel Women’s Network advances the unique voice of Women Filmmakers and Creators to Viewers Worldwide.

The Reel Women’s Network team brings together years of production and content management experience, as well as thousands of viewers and subscribers.

Our goal is to support and promote Independent Projects by Women and help grow their audiences.