News - Windrider Bay Area

The Power of Music: In Good Times & Bad

March 31, 2022 Everything Else

We recently heard about the cellist, Denys Karachevtsev, in Ukraine playing Bach’s Cello Suite No. 5 in the midst of the ruins. According to a NY Times article, Karachevtsev exclaimed: “I love my heroic city, which is now struggling to survive the war,” he wrote. “I deeply believe that we can help. I believe we can restore and rebuild our...

Hope in Uncertain Times: Revisiting ‘Rising Phoenix’

March 1, 2022 Everything Else

In such uncertain times, it can be difficult to see the good in the world. At Windrider we aim to address the world’s issues through a lens of hope. We choose to see the light in dark times and remember the power of the human spirit and our resilience. We take inspiration and hope from those who have risen above...

2021 Virtual Film Forum: Behind the Scenes

September 27, 2021 Everything Else

It's been a little over two months since our 2021 Virtual Film Forum. We hope you enjoyed this year's program as much as we did! One of the best parts about filming our virtual series is all of the fun we get to have behind the scenes. Please enjoy this silly blooper reel- we really do love what we do!...

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: SAILA KARIAT

May 22, 2021 Behind the Scenes

We’re so fortunate to have such an amazing group of volunteers here at Windrider Bay Area. Without their enthusiasm, dedication and hard work, what we do would simply not be possible. The next volunteer we wanted to highlight is Saila Kariat. Saila is a writer, director, producer with a diverse background. She wanted to become a filmmaker since about the...

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: JULIE MELL

April 19, 2021 Behind the Scenes

The past 12 years would not be possible without the incredible support of our Windrider volunteer team. Last year, we were faced with the challenge of pivoting our Film Forum to an online virtual format, due to COVID-19. Our volunteers stepped up to the challenge and helped make the 2020 Windrider Virtual Film Forum our highest attended season yet! The...

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