Darcy Wright, Filmmaker, Muriwai's Resident Scholar

DARCY WRIGHT will be the November 2014 Earthskin Resident Scholar at the Muriwai Creative Retreat.

During her visit, Wright will be working on a healing arts documentary featuring interviews with spiritual healing guides from California and Hawaii as well as Maori healers on North Island.

In addition, she will be filming a Hatha yoga video designed to promote strength and flexibility at any age.

*DARCY WRIGHT is a Creative Education Specialist versed in the design and implementation of wellness programs. She received the PEAK Performance Award from the American Society of Trainers for Tri-City’s Professional Mentor Program and also won the Santa Clarita Film Award for her Golden Films’ children’s series. Darcy’s passion is serving as a catalyst in the creation of visions for individuals as well as teams. She developed innovative wellness programs at Tri-City Medical Center and is the 2014 recipient of the Earthskin Resident Scholarship in Auckland, New Zealand.

Darcy was shaped by two life-changing events. First, she worked her way up to Associate Producer in a children’s animation film company and was instrumental in producing 20 films for big box companies such as Sony Wonder, Hallmark Entertainment and Columbia Tri-Star.

Second, her need to help others led to an interest in energy healing. Darcy has received certificates in Pranic Healing and Healing Touch, and she recently became a certified yoga instructor. Darcy is combining her two passions—film and healing—to benefit the health and well being of others.

Darcy will film a documentary on the Healing Arts at Earthskin, with a focus on how cultural healing traditions are being kept alive. She is currently researching the sacred teachings of the Maoris.