<![CDATA[I've been working on this #documentary about one of my mentors, David MacDonald since 2022.]]>I've been working on this about one of my mentors, David MacDonald since 2022. He was a professor at Syracuse University for over forty years and is a beloved figure in the world. This project has been an immense undertaking. My hope is to finish shooting by spring 2027 and to complete post-production by 2028.

At this point, I think we could benefit from the addition of a producer. Suggestions and boosts welcome.

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Vessels for the Human Spirit: The Life & Work of David MacDonald

Two minute teaser for "Vessels for the Human Spirit," an upcoming feature-length documentary about the life and work of master potter and retired Syracuse University ceramics professor David MacDon...

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Very nicely done from every perspective, and I would love to see the full film when finished. We truly do need to keep artistic history alive for it to inspire the next generation.

And, I also think @_elena would be someone to ask about the production side of filming.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/lumiworx/statuses/116485375497320547https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/lumiworx/statuses/116485375497320547Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:22:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I've been working on this #documentary about one of my mentors, David MacDonald since 2022. on Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:54:48 GMT]]>@potterybyosa
Perhaps @_elena can recommend someone?

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://boriken.social/users/mediopocillo/statuses/116485029131262245https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://boriken.social/users/mediopocillo/statuses/116485029131262245Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:54:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I've been working on this #documentary about one of my mentors, David MacDonald since 2022. on Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:44:00 GMT]]>@potterybyosa b`iiiiiiiii`eeeauutiful images 😻

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/captcapslock/statuses/116484986643422612https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/captcapslock/statuses/116484986643422612Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:44:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I've been working on this #documentary about one of my mentors, David MacDonald since 2022. on Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:35:07 GMT]]>@potterybyosa this looks amazing. I hope I will get to see the whole documentary.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/JoBlakely/statuses/116484715801897980https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/JoBlakely/statuses/116484715801897980Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:35:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I've been working on this #documentary about one of my mentors, David MacDonald since 2022. on Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:32:26 GMT]]>@potterybyosa OMG i think he was mh ex’s ceramics professor. he graduated from Syracuse in painting and ceramics. i resent he took all his ceramics with him.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/blogdiva/statuses/116484705278136496https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/blogdiva/statuses/116484705278136496Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:32:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I've been working on this #documentary about one of my mentors, David MacDonald since 2022. on Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:54:43 GMT]]>Here’s the most important thing I’ve learned while working on the about David MacDonald: African American ceramicists aren’t anomalies. Each one is part of a lineage of craft persons who came before, and that lineage is tied to the existence of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs).

David attended Hampton U and studied under Joseph Gilliard who was also a Hampton alumnus. This is true of many craftspeople of David’s generation. He is 80 years old.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/potterybyosa/statuses/116484556947097224https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/potterybyosa/statuses/116484556947097224Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:54:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I've been working on this #documentary about one of my mentors, David MacDonald since 2022. on Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:47:36 GMT]]>@kate from the little I know about you, I think you would absolutely adore David. His very presence is nurturing. My videographer Amilcar Navarro does such a wonderful job of capturing his essence.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/potterybyosa/statuses/116484528936564540https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/potterybyosa/statuses/116484528936564540Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:47:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I've been working on this #documentary about one of my mentors, David MacDonald since 2022. on Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:29:16 GMT]]>@dilmandila Hi, can you think of anyone in the States who might be interested?

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/potterybyosa/statuses/116484456894338444https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/potterybyosa/statuses/116484456894338444Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:29:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I've been working on this #documentary about one of my mentors, David MacDonald since 2022. on Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:25:09 GMT]]>@chris We did an initial push in 2022 and will do another to cover post-production once shooting is complete. We’re not just looking for funds, but project supervision/guidance. Thank you for your willingness to support.

]]>https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/potterybyosa/statuses/116484440682715313https://board.circlewithadot.net/post/https://mastodon.social/users/potterybyosa/statuses/116484440682715313Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:25:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I've been working on this #documentary about one of my mentors, David MacDonald since 2022. on Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:18:00 GMT]]>@potterybyosa That sounds amazing.
Are you considering doing some sort of crowd-funding to help with production costs? I only mention because I'm backing an upcoming Kent Melton doc on Kickstarter and I'd totally help funding this doc too!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mariaandreotti/untitled-kent-melton-documentary

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