Statement of Purpose
We are Oak Tree Films, a student-run production company in Villanova University’s Social Justice Documentary class. Unified as a group, we aim to embody what the Oak Tree represents: a force of nature that is deeply rooted. The roots of the Oak Tree is the anchor that grows together, paralleling our collective goals of personal growth and connecting with others. As Oak Tree Films, we are grounded in our values of empowerment and advocacy for all.


Her Time is Now
To empower the woman is to empower the nation.
Watch as Oak Tree Films follows the powerful women of Siaya, Kenya as they rewrite their narratives within a dominant patriarchal context that structurally reflects the impacts of neocolonialism in formal education and religious ideologies that have hindered the advancement of women and girls. In this film, you will discover the creative methods of self-determination that the women employ to empower themselves and future generations.


NINA
"We are few, but we work together."
–Tom Nyugo, Head Teacher at Nina School for the Deaf
Watch as Oak Tree Films follows the amazing students, teachers, and staff at Nina School for the Deaf, as they establish community, prioritize deaf education, and pride themselves in the face of an ableist education systems. Witness the sense of unity among peers and staff, as they implement creative methods to encourage the success of their students.
