Water You Waiting For is a collaborative animated short that explores 16 of the most pressing water security issues facing Canada. As part of the project, I interviewed scientists from the Global Water Futures initiative and, alongside composer Ricardo Martins, translated their insights into a digital animation and musical score. Under the guidance of professors Lori Bradford (College of Engineering and School of Environment and Sustainability), Dean McNeill (Department of Music), and Lisa Birke (Department of Art & Art History), we crafted a narrative that follows a water droplet on a journey across Canada, illuminating the fragile balance of water sustainability while carrying a message of hope.
Screenings
Jan – Mar 2024 : Remai Modern, Saskatoon, SK. Screened in relation to the various themes and ideas from Kapwani Kiwanga’s exhibition “Remediation” through Remai Moderns film program during January, February, and March of 2024. The screenings occurred twice each month before Remai Modern’s Discovery Cinema film program.
Jan 2021 : BC Environmental Film Festival.
Dec 2021-ongoing : Global Institute for Water Safety Gallery (Online Gallery) Water You Waiting For
Awards
2022 : Artistic Engagement Award, Water You Waiting For, University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union, Undergraduate Project Symposium, University of Saskatchewan
2022 : Third Place – Social Sciences, Humanities & Fine Arts, Water You Waiting For, University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union, Undergraduate Project Symposium, University of Saskatchewan
Text Interviews
Jan 2022 : Top 10 News Stories of 2021, New USask short film highlights water security issues, College of Arts and Science, University of Saskatchewan
Dec 2021 : Leanne Read co-creates animated film that brings attention to water security, The Davidson Leader, Davidson, SK
Oct 2021 : Davidson artist’s work featured in Saskatoon global event, The Davidson Leader, Davidson, SK