Hunter Phillips
Producer
Scenes from the Glittering World
Three Indigenous youth come of age on the fringes of the Navajo Nation. Scenes from the Glittering World is a meditation on adolescence, trauma and the power of connecting with a homeland. Filmed at the most remote high school in the continental United States, at the farthest edge of the Navajo Nation, this film shares the stories of Indigenous youth as they grapple with ambitious dreams, their family responsibilities, and the isolated nature of their community — all while the school itself faces existential questions about its purpose and future.
Jared Jakins
Director
South African-born documentarian Jared Jakins' work has screened in major film festivals around the world and appeared in The Atlantic. He is film curator at Granary Arts Center in Ephraim, Utah. Jared is interested in stories of cultural intersection. Scenes from the Glittering World is his feature debut.
Roni Jo Draper
Producer
Roni Jo Draper, Ph.D. is a member of the Yurok tribe, from the village of Weitchpec on the Klamath River. Her experience as a queer Yurok woman has influenced her work as a teacher, scholar, and artist. Roni explores storytelling practices as a way to understand humanity. Her films include Scenes from the Glittering World and Fire Tender.
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Scott Christopherson
Executive Producer
Scott Christopherson was one of ten documentary filmmakers featured in Variety’s “Docu-makers to Watch” list in 2015. Scott’s debut feature film, Peace Officer, won both the Grand Jury and Audience Awards for best documentary at the SXSW Film Festival. His films have screened at festivals including Hot Docs, Full Frame, and Camden.