Artistry Through Miniature
This documentary about the artistry of miniature creation and the impact of the hobby here in Vancouver was produced with the help of the MOV and the Head of the Vancouver Dollhouse Miniatures Show, Fátima De Ponte. We were so happy to be able to work with these people to spread awareness not only about the hobby but also about the vibrant community of hobbyists here in Vancouver and hope this Documentary helps people connect with a new community and a new side of themselves.
Once again, thanks to the Museum of Vancouver for allowing us to film their collection for the film and to Fátima De Ponte, who not only allowed us to film her amazing personal projects and pieces but also sat down with our team and answered questions about the hobby and the community here in Vancouver.
Artistry through Miniature, a documentary about the hobby of miniature crafting in Vancouver made in collaboration with the my team.
My Participation
Research and Resource Collection
My primary contribution to the documentary centered on preliminary research and resource compilation. Once we were informed that our project would involve collaborating with the Museum of Vancouver on a documentary about their collection of historically significant chairs, I proposed that our team focus specifically on dollhouse chairs as the subject of our film.
I served as the lead researcher and in-team subject matter expert, responsible for gathering detailed information about the collection, the historical context of dollhouse furniture as a hobby, and the individuals relevant to our narrative. This included compiling a comprehensive list of featured chairs, researching background histories, and identifying and organizing potential interview subjects—along with determining the most effective methods for contacting them.
Storyboarding
I collaborated closely with our main cinematographer to develop the storyboards, drawing on my familiarity with the chairs and artifacts we would be filming from the Museum of Vancouver. I designed the storyboards with our central theme in mind, considering how the pieces would appear in relation to one another, which ones would be most effective in particular scenes, and how to highlight their historical significance as well as their aesthetic qualities.
Additionally, I applied insights from my previous video projects to ensure that the crew on set could easily understand how each shot should be composed. This included planning for the time and effort required to achieve the visual quality we aimed for in each scene.
Directing
I directed some shots in the museum making sure that our filmmakers and cameraman were able to get the shots that I had storyboarded for.
Reflection
During this project, I was able to work with my team in order to create a cohesive vision of what we wanted our documentary to look like. With that understanding I was able to do research, focusing on only what was needed for the documentary, and through that, I created a list of interviewees, as well as related questions and poignant storyboards, all while taking into account the needs of my team.