visionhouse
Where stories take shape and futures take flight.
We’ve been on a little break but we are back with a special edition of Weatherhouse Institute!
We’ve partnered up with Convergence Global and IEDC this year to create: VisionHouse!
What?
​In the structure of an intensive, participate in daily workshops and mentorship from industry professionals while gaining the tools to direct, write, and shoot your own films. Just as importantly, explore the entrepreneurial side of the industry by learning how to fund, pitch, and sustain your own projects and production ventures!
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Whether you dream of becoming a director, producer, cinematographer or content creator, VisionHouse is the launchpad you've been looking for.
When?
FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS
JULY 21ST - 26TH
Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library
543 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Every day 4pm-7pm​
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP 101
Online sessions led by Convergence Global
Wednesday July 23rd 4pm - 5:15 pm
Friday August 1st 4pm - 5:15 pm
For Who?
AGES 16-24
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VisionHouse is for emerging creatives who are passionate about storytelling but haven’t always had access to the tools, training, or opportunities to break into film. If you're an aspiring filmmaker or creative entrepreneur looking for hands-on experience, apply below!
Meet the Creative Instructors
Niso Kapsalis
Script Writing
Dija Henry
Directing
Alexis Doan
Producing
Stephan DeKemper
Cinematography
Kurtis Bowersock
Lighting
Niso Kapsalis
Niso Kapsalis is an Indiana Filmmaker who first felt in love with the craft in 2017. Ever since the initial spark of passion, he has been trying to write everyday. He's worked on many different independent sets ranging from student short films, to freelance videography, to a professional movie production. Most recently, Niso started a brand-new independent film production company dedicated to expanding opportunities for independent filmmakers & artists, under the title Boiling Cactus Productions. The studio has recently completed principal photography for their first film titled Trade-Off, written, directed, and produced by Niso Kapsalis. He hopes to spread the love & passion of filmmaking, grow opportunity in Indiana, and continue to work with people who have a genuine kindness.
Dija Renuka
Dija Renuka is an award-winning filmmaker, actress, author, and mental health advocate dedicated to telling stories that heal and transform. As the founder and Executive Producer of Blue House Entertainment, she creates films that elevate marginalized voices, explore mental health, and spark heart-shifting conversations around identity, legacy, and love.​​
Of Jamaican and Indian descent, Dija brings a deeply personal lens to her storytelling—one shaped by a multicultural and interfaith upbringing, a life of community service, and the spiritual convictions passed down from generations. Her work centers women and multicultural identities, exploring what it means to live with authenticity while honoring where we come from. ​Dija’s films are known for their emotionally grounded performances, vibrant visuals, and a tone that blends tenderness with transformative truth. She is drawn to stories that raise the emotional vibration of her audience and believes in creating safe, collaborative environments for her cast and crew to bring their best selves to the work.
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Her credits include Rasheeda’s Freedom Day (winner, Austin International Art Festival), Breathe (winner, Chi-Town Multicultural Film Festival), and Love, Jordan (winner, Chi-Town Multicultural Film Festival), which address generational trauma, grief, and mental health with beauty and hope. Her recent youth-centered short, The Sound of Love, was created in collaboration with KIPP Indy students and The Felege Hiywot Center to explore identity and the solutions to crime in their community.
Alexis Doan
Alexis Doan is a video production manager, writer, and photographer. She has produced commercial ad campaigns for ZÜCA, the Professional Disc Golf Association, and several other small businesses. As a production assistant she has worked on sets for national campaigns with brands including State Farm, Gatorade, and Nike. Prior to entering the production industry, Alexis spent two years in corporate sales and marketing, building a strong foundation in brand strategy and client communication. Alexis holds a B.S. in Marketing and International Business from Indiana University and combines creative execution with business acumen to support directors, producers, and crew with adaptability and professionalism.
Stephan DeKemper
Stephan DeKemper is a filmmaker with over 15 years of combined experience in cinematography, acting, and filmmaking. After graduating from Pike High School in 2009, he pursued his passion for film, attending the New York Film Academy before earning his bachelor’s degree in cinematography from Columbia College Hollywood. Stephan has worked in LA, Nashville, Atlanta, and abroad on major productions such as Coming 2 America, Godzilla: King of Monsters, The Hate U Give, The 15:17 to Paris, and Halt and Catch Fire.
He is currently working to produce a large portion of his latest projects in Indianapolis, including his streaming series, "Miami Steve".
Kurtis Bowersock
Kurtis is an Indianapolis-based photographer and filmmaker who has been a member of the local Indiana commercial photo and video industry for over twenty years. He has worked with and for local agencies and is now leading a production house, Bowersock Media. Among many short form films, including animations, he’s produced or served as director of photography in three feature-length films.
Meet the Entrepreneurship Instructors
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