Showing posts with label Petra Productions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Petra Productions. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 07, 2023
Friday, August 23, 2019
Documentary Film Screening Schedule
Non-Violence:
The next great Revolution
In Peace We Trust
A film by Petra Daher
Based on the work of the Meta Peace Team
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| MPT working with Poor People's Campaign |
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| MPT at Poor People's Campaign protest in Lansing, Michigan |
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| MPT at The March For Women |
Michigan Premiere
Earthwork Harvest Gathering, Lake City, Michigan,
Midnight @ the Barn Saturday, September 21, 2019
Sunday, September 22, 2019 11am
Panel Discussion on Non-Violent Resistance
Sunday, September 22, 2019 11am
Panel Discussion on Non-Violent Resistance
Lansing Premiere and Discussion
Peace Quest,
MSU B117 Wells Hall East Lansing, Michigan,
MSU B117 Wells Hall East Lansing, Michigan,
7:15 Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Discussion with MPT Trainers
Peter Dougherty, Kim Redigan and Filmmaker Petra Daher
Concluding with a Sing along with Karen Hoene and Peter "Standing on the Side of Justice."
Concluding with a Sing along with Karen Hoene and Peter "Standing on the Side of Justice."
Produced and Directed by Petra Productions
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| Filmmaker Petra Daher interviewing MPT Co-founder Peter Dougherty |
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| MPT Working with Refugee Service |
Wednesday, November 08, 2017
The Chris Clark Fellowship
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| Filmmaker Petra Daher, Chris Clark Fellow |
I’m excited to announce that I received a 2017 Chris Clark Fellowship in support of my documentary film work. This support comes thanks to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing and Chris Clark.
Chris Clark created a memorable legacy; he passed at 29 and left his inheritance to the arts. He was a businessman and nationally known DJ who bequest his life insurance policy to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing to support working artists. Each year 8 artits from Michigan receive the fellowship.
I’m an independent film producer and director, who is a one-woman production company. My goal as a digital storyteller is to create and share stories that make a difference. I’ve been making documentaries since I was a teenager and I still love the process; being a filmmaker is a labor of love. Documentary film production is long, complicated and undefined, money is scarce and grants are rare and very competitive. Equipment is expensive and software and equipment standards are always changing. So gifts like the Chris Clark Fellowship are rare and I am very grateful. I’ll use the money to purchase a state of the art 4k video camera. I’ve been working with a DSLR camera and I can’t wait to have a video camera in my kit again. Video cameras offer a completely different approach to cinematography, but that’s another story.
Currently, I’m independently producing two documentary projects: Tree Hugger Travel and Great Lakes Water Warriors. Tree Hugger Travel is travel and nature documentary project. I create environmentally centered travel guides focusing on eco-tourism and activities that support local economies. I do this through photographs, pod casts, video postcards, documentaries, and website design. The series includes digital storytelling about Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon and I’m currently writing the script for Michigan.
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| Petra Productions editing Pipe Out Paddle Protest footage highlighting the need to end Enbridge Line 5 |
Great Lakes Water Warriors, my latest project, is a series of short documentaries about Michigan Water advocates who are working to protect water and enforce healthy environmental policies. I explore the Flint Water Crisis, Water Shutoffs in Detroit, and the movement to shut down Enbridge Line 5. The Great Lakes Water Warrior Series will be used as an educational tool and shared at teach-ins throughout the great lakes region. I’ve spent the past two years working with community leaders and activists from Lansing, Flint, Detroit and Northern Michigan and I am in the unique position to capture their stories in a very personal way. These grassroots activists need and deserve to have their stories shared.
I’m also partnering with the Lansing based non-profit group the Meta Peace Team, and am in the postproduction stage of Empowered Peacemaking. This 30-minute documentary is about the mission and philosophy of The Meta Peace Team. The group teaches peace studies and conflict resolution and places peace teams both domestically and abroad. The documentary will help share the mission and philosophy of this very important group.
We are living during a critical moment in history. Art, humanities, human rights and the environment are under attack. I have set the goal to center my work around projects that support humanities, human and environmental health and the arts. As a Media Arts Activists and Collector of Stories, I believe the arts are part of the solution and necessary to create paths for understanding and healing.
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| Staff and Award winners at Arts Council of Greater Lansing |
“Documentary filmmaking serves an important role in society; I love the process of capturing stories and the ability to be a media activist and artist who promote stories with a purpose."
Petra Daher
Monday, October 17, 2016
2017 Calendars are Available
Petra Productions 2017 Calendar Collection is online at: LuLu.com.
Or if you want to shop local, look for Petra's Products at: Old Town General Store, Soulful Earth Herbals, WITA, The PEC Alternative Holiday Sale, Sunset Clay Studio's Holiday Art Market and The Robin Theater's Pop-up Market in Reo Town.
Want to take a look at the photo selection?
Visit my Petra Productions store on LuLu
The 2017 calendar includes:
- original photography by Petra Daher
- coil binding
- full color
- a variety of holidays and special days including Full Moons
- Size 11" x 8.5"
- Made with love
Nature Photography
Earth Poetry from Michigan
A Fundraiser for post-production and distribution of the Documentary Film, "Michigan Water Warriors" by Petra Productions.
Earth Poetry from Michigan, is a 13- Month Photography Calendar celebrating the beauty of Michigan featuring the photography of Petra Daher. The Calendar was created with love and each month includes Petra’s photography, an inspiring quote, and a unique variety of holidays. The 13-month calendar features images from all around the state, including Lansing, Bloomfield Hills Onondaga, Indian River, Frankfort and Harbor Springs. Enjoy photographs of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, Michigan Rivers, Eagles, Flowers and Sunsets. Petra Daher is a Michigan video director, and photographer. Her specialization is documentary film production and observational photography. Daher graduated from Michigan State University and has a vocational teaching certification in Video Production from Western Michigan University.
Order Earth Poetry From Michigan 2017 Calendar
Street Photography
Celebrating Michigan Grassroots Activism
A Fundraiser for post-production and distribution of the Documentary Film, "Michigan Water Warriors" by Petra Productions.
Celebrating Michigan Grassroots Activists, is a 12-month photography calendar featuring Street Photography by Petra Daher. The calendar is a photo documentary of grassroots activism throughout the state of Michigan. Each month features a grassroots movement in action. Including ground breaking groups like: The People’s Water Board, Idle No More, Black Lives Matter, MI Cats, Little Artshram and more! Petra Daher is collector of stories and a media activist who uses her camera to film and photograph issues censored by the mainstream media. Her company Petra Productions is producing a documentary about Michigan Water Warriors and they need your help. Proceeds from the sale of this calendar will help pay for the production and distribution costs of the film.
Order Celebrating Michigan Grassroots Activists
Monday, September 26, 2016
Autumn from Harvest to the Shedding of the Leaves
Hello Friends,
I wanted to wish you a happy Harvest
and let you know that my next photography exhibit, “Autumn from Harvest to
the Shedding of the Leaves” will be at Eagle Monk Brewery throughout the month
of October. I'll decorate
the microbrewery with my favorite Autumnal photography for the month.
Eagle Monk Pub and Brewery is located at 4906 W. Mt. Hope Highway
Lansing, Michigan 48917
Open: T,W, TH 3-10pm, Fri & Sat 12-11pm, Sunday 12-9 pm
The
opening reception is scheduled for October 2, 2016 from 3-5pm, but the place is
open till 10pm that day. During the opening reception I’ll have matted prints and
cards for sale and will be taking orders for my 2017 Nature Calendar and Street
Photography Calendar.
I’ll also have my Tree Hugger Travel
Films on hand in case you want to view them. Eagle Monk has expanded their menu and offers a variety of
pizza, Panini, salads, hummus, craft beer, wine and soda all made on the
premises. They also have a game room with Shuffle Board and Darts!
Let me know you are attending via the Facebook invite for a chance to win a matted print at the reception! I'll select a winner during the reception.
Thank you for your continued support of
Petra Productions. I hope to see you there.
Happy Autumn, Petra
Thursday, June 02, 2016
Summer 2016
Hello Friends,
Thank you for checking in with me! I
am excited to capture the summer of 2016 on film and video. I will be working
on my Tree Hugger Travel Guide to Michigan and creating a Nature Calendar for
2017. I still have time for portrait sessions and videos, so inbox me your ideas and requests.
I'm happy to announce that there are
three locations you can view and purchase my Fine Art Photography this summer. A framed photograph of Pure Michigan created by Petra Productions
would make a creative wedding, housewarming or thank you gift.
The Venues are:
Keys to Creativity
Keys to Creativity, is a community
art center, a gallery, as well as events venue in the Lansing Mall. Check out their Facebook page for
upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/keystocreativity
5746 W Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI
(517) 657-2770
Hours: 12:00PM - 9:00PM
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| Check out my exhibit in the Community Gallery |
The Allen Neighborhood Center
Allen Neighborhood Center is a
place-based organization that serves as a hub for neighborhood revitalization
and for activities that promote the health and well-being of Lansing’s Eastside
community and other stakeholders. Visit on a Wednesday and enjoy the incredible Farmer's Market.
1611 E. Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI
48912, (517) 367-2468, Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm with hours extended to 6:00pm on Wednesdays.
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| Check the group art exhibit throughout the building. My photography in the conference room |
Holistic Therapy Massage and
Bodywork
Owner Julianne Daher has decorated her healing center with my
nature photography. Visit by
appointment only. Schedule a
massage with one of the most gifted therapists in town!
Address: 1770 E Grand River Ave #300,
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone:(517) 325-3075
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| A healing center in East Lansing, Michigan featuring the art of Petra Productions |
Enjoy the magic of Summertime! I hope to see you soon.
Petra
Wednesday, December 02, 2015
Petra Productions Holiday Gift Guide
Thank you for being a part of my world. You are appreciated!
I've listed a few creative gift-giving ideas. Please feel free to share them.
Support Local Artists and Entrepreneurs
this Holiday Season!
Attend Sunset Clay Studio Art Market 2015
Join us at Sunset Clay Studio for our Second Annual Holiday Art Market! This year we're having a two-day event starting Friday, December 11th from 5-9 pm and continuing Saturday, December 12 from 10 am-6 pm.
The studio will have fine art and craft items on display from a variety of talented Mid-Michigan artisans. Please join us for art, refreshments and fun while supporting and celebrating Lansing artists and entrepreneurs! We hope to see you there.
Petra Productions will be there with 2016 Calendars, Photography, Photo Greeting Cards and more.
Sunset Clay Studio is located at: 1820 Sunset Ave, Lansing, Michigan 48917
(517) 282-9850
Order Photograph and Photo Greeting Cards
from my online store:
from my online store:
To view my online gallery follow the link.
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| Wild Bald Eagle, Lansing River Trail |
Give a Gift Certificate for a Video or Photo Session:
http://www.petradaher.com/video--photo-packages.html
Music Video, Artist or Business Portfolio, Legacy Videos
Fine Art Photography, Observational Photography, Portraits, Events
Invest in a Life History Documentary:
Contact me with questions or comments. Make sure any online orders or special orders are placed by 12/13/15 to ensure you get your artwork in time for the holiday. Please take care and make sure to take
time to be with the people you love. Thanks again for your continued
support!
Petra Productions
517 487-2889
Thursday, November 06, 2014
Petra Productions Artwork for Sale
The store offers:
Nature Photography, Fine Art Photography,
Greeting Cards and Special Orders.
The tradition of giving and receiving greeting cards is such a pleasure! We must all do our part to ensure the tradition does not go extinct. Send someone in your life a greeting card today!
Finding that perfect card to share is part of the fun. I’ve been making handmade photo greeting cards for years. It’s my way of sharing my favorite photographs and celebrating the beauty that is all around me!
Quality Handmade item Copyrighted Photography by Petra Daher and suitable for framing or sending!
- Blank inside with plenty of room to write a letter
- Professionally printed on archival photographic paper
- Photo mounted on blank acid free cardstock; envelope included
- Depending on computer screen, colors may look slightly different
- Photos are shipped in a plastic sleeve for protection
- Photograph size: 4x6 (10cm x 15 cm) Card Size: 5x7 (12.5 cm x 17.5 cm)
Receive 4 beautiful high quality photo cards including envelopes and one Quote Card for $25.
This price includes shipping and handling.
I offer three sets of Greeting Card Packages:
Sunrise and Sunset Collection
Lake Michigan
Flowers, Landscapes and Birds
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