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Barona Cultural Center & Museum
Barona Creation Theater
This twenty minute film publicly shares the origin story of the Barona Band of the Kumeyaay for the first time. Presented in an immersive 3D environment on ultrawide blended projection, the film interweaves live action and original animation with songs and storytelling by Kumeyaay elders.
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Barona Cultural Center & Museum
Barona Creation Theater
This twenty minute film publicly shares the origin story of the Barona Band of the Kumeyaay for the first time. Presented in an immersive 3D environment on ultrawide blended projection, the film interweaves live action and original animation with songs and storytelling by Kumeyaay elders.
“The Winikur team fully embraced ‘our way of knowing’ and was able to create a wonderfully unique film that captures our Creation Story beautifully. They listened to our wants and guided us expertly along the way. It was a wonderful experience to work with such a professional group of artistic individuals. Our community now has an amazing film that bolsters our connection with our ancestors and teaches others about our culture.”
Museum Council
Nya ‘waap Illyuw Uuchyuwp /
Our Way of Knowing
GOAL
Connect community members and visitors with an ancient — and nearly lost— creation story and way of knowing that is central to the preservation of the Kumeyaay culture.
CHALLENGES
Work across cultures to ensure a process and create a film that respects and reflects the cultures and traditions of the community.
Create a visual language for a story that has traditionally been conveyed only orally.
Combine live action compositing and illustrated animation.
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EXHIBIT DESIGN Split Rock Studios
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