
giiwe πρό bizhiw / bizhiw πρό giiwe
Documentary
Overview
Made as part of the Winnipeg Film Group's "Super 8 Special" film incubator. This picture was captured on super 8 film, drip dyed with a mixture of india ink and water collected from Lake Winnipeg, then digitized and captured on VHS.
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Mystery Byrd
Mystery Byrd
Mystery Byrd
Jake Tuesday
Jake Tuesday
Jake Tuesday
Ben Tuesday
Ben Tuesday
Ben Tuesday
Mariza Vieira
Mariza Vieira
Mariza Vieira
Heather Freeland
Heather Freeland
Heather Freeland
Claire Wilson
Claire Wilson
Claire Wilson
Lamar McGriggs
Lamar McGriggs
Lamar McGriggs
Jill Wilson
Jill Wilson
Jill Wilson
Doreen Wilson
Doreen Wilson
Doreen Wilson
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