Diversifying Films
Here to help transform the film industry through meaningful storytelling, increase representation of Indigenous, POC, marginalized voices, and take on roles as Producer, Impact Producer, Story Producer, Consulting Producer, and/or Co-Director to always prioritize their voice and their story, its value and integrity, in the filmmaking process. I find it incredibly important to also prioritize the crew, to advocate to clients and funders to support projects where we are paid our full rates, flexible work schedule or reasonable work schedule to allow our crew to decompress, prioritize self-care, and much more to make it a healthy, holistic experience from concept to premiere.
Jordan Marie (Daniel) Whetstone & Devin Whetstone: Co-Director
Editor: Dana Shaw & Jack Schlinkert
Director of Photography: Devin Whetstone
Producer: Jordan Marie (Daniel) Whetstone
Story Editor: Lydia Jennings
Executive Producers: Alex Lowther, Monika McClure, Bianca Botta
Color: Ayumi Ashley
Music: Stephanie Nicby, Gregory Rogove, Raye Zaragoza, Portugal. The Man
Sound Design & Mix: Jonathan Buice
Camera Assistants: Chess Pettengill, Branden Paris, Kayla Windsor
Location Sound: Nolan Veneklasen
Photographer: Tomas Amaya Karmelo
Impact Producer for screenings + Call to Action: Jordan Marie (Daniel) Whetstone
RUN TO: BE VISIBLE
A Patagonia Film
Film Synopsis:
Lydia Jennings is a member of the Huichol (Wixaritari) and Pascua Yaqui (Yoeme) Nations and holds a doctorate in soil microbiology. Her work is dedicated to environmental science and the essential role of Indigenous communities in these spaces. Her hope is to create more inclusive academic and environmental landscapes.
In place of her graduation, which was cancelled as a result of the pandemic, Lydia instead celebrated by running 50 miles in honor of the Indigenous scientists and knowledge keepers who came before her. It’s a run to honor the past and present, while looking towards the future.
The 2020 Project: The Missing
Indigenous women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average. College track champion, Rosalie Fish, is running for the missing and meets the Indigenous runner who inspired her to use running as a platform for awareness.
Rising Hearts x ACTIIVST Series
Rising Hearts and ACTIIVST care about upfliting the stories of Athlete Advocates who are intersecting their love and passion of running and movement, with advocacy to create change and rebuild a better future. For Rising Hearts, our Running With Purpose Collective supports and learns from 32 Athlete Advocates. Through this collaboration series, we were able to produce 3 stories, featuring 3 of our Rising Hearts - RWP Athlete Advocates who are putting int he heart work to fight for justice, build community, bring awareness to what’s important to them, and to protect their culture and what is most important to them.
Story Producer: Jordan Marie (Daniel) Whetstone
1/8/23 MILES FOR JUSTICE: Daryl Murphy, RWP Athlete Advocate
RUNNING FOR HER: Nicol Hodges, RWP Athlete Advocate
Urban Native: Cheyenne Phoenix, RWP Athlete Advocate
Limitless: Jocelyn Rivas
Outside Magazine x Under Armour
"There were so many people telling me to stop, but I just kept going. I felt like we needed it." Jocelyn Rivas started running to represent fellow dreamers and inspire other Latinas. She is now.a 3 time world record holder and has no intention of slowing down. Her dedication, kindness, and humor is a powerful combination. We are elated to share her story with Outside Magazine and Under Armour.
Story Producer: Jordan Marie (Daniel) Whetstone
Producer by: Coldwater Collective (@coldwater_collective) Director/DP: Sashwa Burrous (@sashwaburrous)
Special Ops.Audio: Tim Real (@roamwolf)
Producer: Samantha Harmon (@saminthetrees)
Story Producer: Jordan Marie Daniel (@nativein_la)
Outside Producer: Meghan Miranda (@megmovesmountains) AC: Leann Nizhoni Leonard (@lelo.films)
PA: April Brown (@april_brizzle)
Photographer: Bryan Garcia (@bgl08)
Editor: Collin Kriner (@collinkriner)
ELITE HEART: CALLIE VINSON
When a body challenged woman starts running, she enters a 100 mile race to help bring representation to a space lacking diversity and body positivity.
Elite Heart features Callie Vinson, who once weighed 377lbs and put her health first and is now training to compete in a 100 mile trail race while promoting body positivity, representation, accessibility, diversity and inclusivity. She will make her journey traversing Wasiw and Nisenan lands in the Western States Endurance Run 100 in June 2023 as a co-sponsored runner by Rising Hearts and GU Energy Labs. The kinship cultivated between Rising Hearts and GU Energy Labs is a shining example of what it takes to continue visual and creative opportunities that’s not just a check in the box or a one and done opportunity. The collaborative heart work is to create more accessible pathways for the next person to see themselves in these spaces and resonate with those whose stories we amplify.
Amplify + Support:
For every story we help to uplift, we uplift the call for support of heart working organizations, individuals, and/or groups that community can learn more about and support. Take this opportunity to learn more about the organizations and support the heart work. Callie has chosen Girls on The Run to bring more support and awareness! GOTR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
A film by Jordan and Devin Whetstone
Director of Photography: Devin Whetstone
Producer: Jordan Marie (Daniel) Whetstone
Editor: Marc Carlini
1st AC: Kayla Windsor
2nd AC: Branden Paris
Sound Mixer: Darrin Wood
KNOW TO RUN: YATIKA
A story of Indigenous lands, voices, representation and kinship.
When representation is everything, it can make a difference and have a profound impact when community is included in spaces that lack inclusion and diversity. This short film, Know to Run, featuring Yatika Starr Fields, an Indigenous runner, artist and advocate, is the recipient of GU Energy Labs + Rising Hearts - 2022 Western States Endurance Run (WSER) Race Entry. The exclusive, prestigious, and mainly white race is a 100 mile long ultra marathon. Yatika is the vessel and Indigenous representative that helps bring a better understanding of the land and the peoples who first cared for and who still steward the lands. This film celebrates all the firsts (first land acknowledgement, first Indigenous made poster, first Indigenous runners panel) and continues this kinship into 2024. This was an opportunity The Know to Run discussion will hit on themes of “what are land acknowledgements” and what it means to go beyond, their importance, the inclusion of local Indigenous communities being part of the conversations, making the running and outdoor community a more accessible and equitable place, and what the consultation process looks like. The WSER is a shining example of how to create more pathways to cultivate community in meaningful and sustainable ways.
Know To Run represents the opportunities for gaining knowledge, carrying that knowledge and implementing what you’ve learned and best, respectful practices into our own lives to be a good relative to ourselves, to each other, and with the lands. It’s about making an impact, pushing the boundaries, challenging yourself or those around you to create a better path forward for the next runners.
#KnowToRun #RunningOnNativeLands #Kinship
Premiered on March 2, 2023
A film by Jordan and Devin Whetstone
Director of Photography: Devin Whetstone
Producer: Jordan Marie (Daniel) Whetstone
Editor: Marc Carlini