Empowering Culture through Storytelling
Welcome to Wōrak Horak Youth Organization, where we're not just teaching filmmaking - we're igniting a cultural revolution. Our mission? To transform the lives of Native youth through the power of film. We don't merely educate; we empower, inspire, and cultivate the next generation of Native storytellers.
Through our innovative dual-approach model, we offer an immersive 9-week summer film program, as well as a 4-month Apprenticeship program for Winnebago youth. Alongside professional video production, photography, and creative consulting services.
We're not just preserving our rich cultural heritage; we're revolutionizing how it's shared. By bridging the gap between Native youth and tribal elders, we're enabling a new generation to capture, share, and perpetuate our stories in ways that are both innovative and deeply rooted in tradition.
Imagine a future where Native narratives are no longer defined by outdated stereotypes, but by the authentic voices of our youth. That's the future we're building at Wōrak Horak.
Our Services
Help young storytellers grow and flourish with our engaging 10-week filmmaking program designed specifically for aspiring creatives. Spark their creativity and build invaluable skills as participants enthusiastically capture their unique ideas on camera. We proudly provide comprehensive video production services for various organizations, enhancing visual storytelling while simultaneously supporting our youth filmmakers—an essential part of our revenue also funds and sustains our impactful youth filmmaking program.
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Unlock your high schooler's creativity with our 10-week summer film production program! They will learn filmmaking from start to finish, focusing on storytelling in Native communities. This program develops critical thinking and teamwork skills in a fun, creative setting. If your teen loves the arts, this is a unique chance to enhance their skills. Don't miss out on sparking their passion for filmmaking and storytelling. Contact us to learn how they can get started!
Waking Up (short film) Directed by Josiah Morgan
Mon, Mar 2, 2:14 PM
Mentor Note: Josiah’s goals for our first ever Apprenticeship program collaboration was to learn how to his knowledge in film production and understand the process. Also to gain new work experiences.
The above project was filmed during the weekend of his birthday.
HoChunk Brain Rot (series) Produced by: Kaevyn Harden
Kaevyn is an alumni from our 2025 Summer Youth Film Camp cohort. He joined our 2026 Apprenticeship program collaboration through the Ho-Chunk Inc. Apprenticeship program.
He was tasked to produced a jingle for our YouTube Shorts Series called “HoChunk Brain Rot”.
Short Film & Media Projects
Repetition (short film) Directed by Josiah Morgan
“What inspired me to make this film was the previous experiment video that I made. With its weird dream-like state video, I wanted to make another one. but connecting the two together. The easiest thing was getting the idea to combine the two. The most challenging part is editing, thinking about how I'm going to deliver this mini-film project, and getting the right camera shots. The story is about a person going through the same mundane routine. It has a sense of eerie and mystery. Some people go throughout their day as just another, I tried to invoke this feeling with the music choice and lighting.”
FEATURED SHORT FILMS
Cookies
(Short Narrative Film)
Byzantium
(A Music Video Production)
Uncle
(A Short Animatic Draft)
FILM TEASER
Taking Back Our Voice -
Short Documentary produced by Tylie Chilson, 2024 Youth Alumni of our pilot program.
FILM TEASER
Horuną (Wisdom of Hochunk Elders) -
Short documentary produced by Gia Scott, 2024 Youth Alumni of our pilot program.
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