See Stories is an Alaskan 501(c) nonprofit, and our mission is to build inclusive communities with film and story. See Stories works to ensure that diverse Alaskans and youth are given the media skills to craft stories better representing the Alaska they know. We lead documentary film and podcast workshops for teens, empower teachers to lead multimedia projects in their classrooms, and share student-produced media with the public to foster a more inclusive Alaskan story and community.
Testimonials
"In the workshop, I shared my story of immigrating to the US from the Philippines and the discrimination my family and peers felt as Asian-Americans. I gained the courage to use my own experiences to draw parallels between what we were learning about history and what immigrants experience today.
Kyla V.
Former Student
"See Stories does not bring in students, they create a family. The students and the instructors they have nurtured us. See Stories nurtured the network that leveraged itself to help each other out. We're not using them to connect but as a tool to be able to expand ourselves and grow beyond the individual.
Raphael B.
Former Student & Current Instructor
"The workshop only opened up more opportunities for me, and I’m considering studying a form of film or journalism in college.
Marina Cummiskey
Former Student
Videos
We are Here: Felix Canete Documentary
We are Here: Felix Canete, a film by Kodiak High School student Kyla V. exploring the personal and familial history […]
The Many Filipino Organizations of Kodiak
This film celebrates the rich history of Filipino organizations and clubs, and conveys both the diversity and unity of Filipinos […]
The J-1 Visa Controversy
This film examines multiple perspectives on the impact of the J-1 visa program in Kodiak. The film was shot and […]
Filipinos in the Aleutian Homes
This film explains and celebrates the history of Filipinos living in Kodiak’s historic Aleutian Homes neighborhood through the lens of […]
Podcasts
Scott Hobbs: Pokemon Conquest
West High Student, Scott Hobbs, shares the story of Pokemon Conquest, and why it is such a special game.
Nya James: Interview with Farrah
West High Student, Nya James, interviews fellow student, Farrah, a 16 year student from Lebanon who moved to Anchorage in 2018.
Simon Mitchell: North to the Future
Simon Mitchell presents “North to the Future,” a podcast featuring Alaskan youth discussing the contemporary issues facing the state of […]
Dafina Konjuhl: Reflections on Kosovo and Alaska
West High Student, Dafina Konjuhi, interviews her mother who grew up in Kosovo, an Eastern European country, and her sister, […]
