“The Swillburg Neighborhood Association turned to videographer Joyce Nakada, to capture for its 40 th anniversary celebration its success in the defeat of the proposed expansion of the Genesee Expressway through the Swillburg Neighborhood. With skilled questions, Joyce spent hours in personal interviews and videotaping to detail, in story form, the very complicated history of courageous citizens and elected officials who acted to defeat the proposed Expressway expansion, thereby saving our neighborhood. It’s a story that needed to be told to remind all of us that citizens can make the world a better place when they act together for the common good. Thank you Joyce for believing in our history and using your skills to showcase our success.”
Reverend Judy Hay
“Joyce Nakada and I collaborated on a history video for our neighborhood, she was thoughtful about the purpose of the project and made the interview subjects quite comfortable. Joyce’s expertise as a videographer was evident, during the filming process and moreso in the final product which received lots of compliments. If you’re considering a video project I would highly recommend you enlist Joyce.”
Mike Henry, Swillburg Neighborhood Historian
“We think that the Video that you produced for Rotary Camp Onseyawa was informative and gave people watching it, a real eye full of what Camp Onseyawa is all about. Having the addition of long time and new staff members tell their feelings about what they thought of Camp and why it became an important part of their lives, added the testimonies that brought all of your work to a shining light. Your dedication with this project was outstanding and having been on staff, brought out the passion you have for this kind of work.”
Paula Kenny, Business Manager, Camp Onseyawa
“A few years ago I had the great fortune to work with Joyce on a promotional movie she was making for Camp Onseyawa. Camp Onseyawa is a 2 week, sleep away camp for children with disabilities. I have a child with Down syndrome who has attended the camp for 8 years and my entire family including my two typical children work at camp or participate in it each year.
It was a delight working with Joyce, her insight into the camp, the children and their lives resulted in a fabulous product that really reflected the strengths of our program, the beauty of the children who participate in it and the skills of our staff.
I, and others, have used the video extensively for promotional and public education purposes, it is always received very well. I sincerely hope Joyce will consider updating the video in the future and I highly recommend her services to any group in need of a quality product that reflects their mission with compassion and soul.”
Dr. Claudia Coen
“Joyce Nakada is a delight to work with – thoughtful, gentle, creative. She made two short films for Peacework CSA: one is a serious presentation on what the CSA is about, and the second is a musical spoof, Veggies USA, that gets the same points across with gentle humor.”
Elizabeth Henderson
Peacework CSA Founding Farmer, member of Marketing Committee
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