Angelina Heikell

Hello!

My name is Angelina, and I grew up in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. I graduated from James Campbell High School as a Junior in Spring 2022 and went straight to the University of Hawaii at West Oahu in the fall of 2022. I have always had a passion for filming from a young age. In 7th grade, I decided that I wanted to pursue media as a career, and as I grew up, I fell in love with many variations of it, but film has always been my favorite. Being a part of the Creative Media program at UHWO has been exactly what I had hoped when I started as a freshman. I was able to learn, practice, and explore various media projects to strengthen my skills, but also to help me pick a path to follow after graduation. When I graduate, I am ready to apply all that I have learned to my endeavors. If I were an artist's tool, I would be a canvas because I think of myself as the place where all my creative talents and abilities come together to see what the outcome is. Similarly, for my capstone project, I combined all of my work in pre-production, production, and post-production to create a final documentary. Canvas holds all of the paint and components of an art piece until the final project is complete and ready for viewing. I think a canvas represents me well and my creative abilities.

Research Topic: Sustainability

Research Question: How can young adults adapt and encourage a more sustainable lifestyle?

Abstract:

The future of the planet and its land is dependent on how well humans can practice sustainable efforts. The research conducted in this paper explores the issues surrounding sustainability, but with an emphasis on how it impacts the Earth’s agriculture. Sustainability in resources and lifestyle is something humans can utilize to promote a healthier planet, but strict changes in policy require government assistance on a state and national level. Many countries around the world have encouraged sustainable efforts with new mandates that match sustainable efforts, and many have collaborated with other countries to create a global impact. The research conducted in the paper combines various ideas and findings from a multitude of credible individuals and departments locally, nationally, and internationally. Analyzing other research documents, graphs, and timelines has greatly assisted the process and outcome of the following document. Overall, adapting to a sustainable lifestyle, utilizing sustainable products, and calling for action against climate change and harmful practices in the state and federal governments are the keys to creating a healthier land and prolonging the Earth’s life.

Capstone Project: Short Documentary

Project Title: The Future of the Earth Through Sustainability

Capstone Proposal:

CREATIVE PROCESS:

The concept of creativity has come a long way. The Old Greeks would call those creative forces muses, other religions referred to them as God. Today people still mostly treat creativity as an aha moment outside the area of influence. However, just by looking at the creative process one can tell, that creativity and creative work is more than just that one "Aha-Moment" (insight). It is clear that generating ideas demands planning and preparation, identifying something of interest like a problem, an opportunity or a challenge, doing research. This then leads to thinking of a solution, allowing time to incubate and iterations before arriving at something “complete.” Students learn that hard work is what makes their ideas come to life and sticktuiveness is what helps them get better.

DELIVERABLE:

For her senior capstone, Angelina created a short documentary exploring sustainability and the future of the earth through the lens of local efforts in Hawai‘i. Pushing herself beyond her comfort zone, she reached out to experts, community members, and organizations dedicated to environmental stewardship, gathering perspectives on the challenges and possibilities of sustainable living. Her documentary weaves these interviews with her own reflections to highlight both the urgency of the moment and the hope found in grassroots action. Angelina’s journey not only expanded her filmmaking skills, but also deepened her connection to the people and practices shaping Hawai‘i’s sustainable future.

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