Having converting vintage RVs-- a 1967 Airstream Overlander trailer and 1968 Goldline Camper-- into a broadcasting and production studio, we are now able to travel to festivals, event and other on-site locations to create live and recorded broadcasts of musicians who would not otherwise have the opportunity of being recognized for their talent. Even before raising her own six children, Joani Herro
n was working with kids. As a third generation media maker, she began working in theatre, photography and broadcasting while still in her teens. Her 'Behind The Curtain' and 'Behind The Lens' programs allow kids of every age to participate in hands-on, experience-based, character driven productions for stage and screen and the 'Behind The Lens Kids' Film Festival' has provided a unique way of showcasing their films. Joani, who lives on Gabriola Island, produces and hosts a radio show on CHLY 101.7 FM and is the producer for The Show on Shaw TV as well as several other television and web based programs. She is pursuing an undergraduate degree at VIU, majoring in Digital Media Studies and has designed a directed studies program based on her innovative mobile broadcasting and live streaming studio. Housed in vintage Airstream and Goldline RVs, the studio provides full on location production services for events, workshops, festivals and interviews for both pre-recorded and live television, radio and internet-based broadcasts. The amazing part of this directed studies project is that we students are producing the show, uniting musicians of various backgrounds and genres in a setting that will allow them to let the creative juices flow. The interviews include stories from the road, from the stage and behind the scenes as well as featuring the inspiring and brave folks who are making a difference in the world. Whether talking about the song writing process, inspiring musicians with tips and tricks to master their technique or highlighting the amazing people behind the stories in our own community and around the globe, you'll want to tune in to Airstreaming on CharacterDriven TV.
