Power of Words

Written by 'Wáats'adiyeí Yates. Directed by Maya Salganek.

What if we could say the right words at the right time, and save a life? “Power of Words” explores the ideas of childhood, memory, faith, and love to allow for healing and redemption.  When Christina and David’s mother spirals towards suicide, only the power of words can save her from herself.

Ӱ Film and Performing Arts Alumni , Joseph ‘Waats’asdiyei Yates (Haida) from Craig, Ӱ wrote the screenplay, “Power of Words” based on a true story. While in production, Waats’asdiyei also welcomed his first child into the world!

Script developed in course FLPA 231: Previsualization and Preproduction for Digital Cinema – Instructed by Maya Salganek. Produced in 2017 through the Ӱ course: FLPA 271/431 Film Set Production I/II – Instructed by Maya Salganek.

WARNING: This film contains depictions of suicidal ideation and substance abuse.

Movie poster for Power of Words.

Cast

JUNE ...

Marjorie Kunaq Tahbone

CHRISTINA ...

Melora James

DAVID ...

Joseph Topkok

Production Crew

Producer and Writer ...

Wáats'adiyeí Joe Yates

Producer and Director ...

 Maya Salganek

Music ...

 Scott Hanson

Cinematography ...

 Ida Hardy

Editing ...

 Leonard Kamerling

Casting ...

 Carrie Baker

Director of Photography ...

 Kade Mendelowitz

Costumes ...

 Frederica Matumeak

Production Designer ...

 Adam Gillette

 

Behind the Scenes Photos

Marjorie Kunaq Tahbone as JUNE | Ӱ Photo
Maya and Marjorie on set with Ӱ students | Ӱ Photo
Maya Directs on set with Joseph Topkok and Melora James | Ӱ Photo

Melora James films a scene of Power of Words. | Ӱ Photo

The production team on the set of Power of Words. | Ӱ Photo

‘Waats’asdieyei Joe Yates (writer/producer), Melora James (CHRISTINA), Marjorie Kunaq Tahbone (JUNE) and Joseph Topkok (DAVID). | Ӱ Photo