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ODE TO JOY
Ode to Joy is a two-part intimate paean to Mother Earth and to women’s generativity
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Ode to Joy is a two-part intimate paean to Mother Earth and to women’s generativity
Beautiful blend of nature and spirituality.
Thank you Prodmag!
This is such an amazing, reflective, thoughtful beautifully crafted film!
Thank you for your beautiful comment Jana!
I love this this film!!!
Mahalo!!!
I love re-watching this! The hard work pays off 🥳
Thank you so much Gigi! The hard work does pay off! xo
Incredibly beautiful film, will be waiting to see what’s next for these talented creatives 🙂
Thank you so much Syd! More to come!
Beautiful film, refreshingly original.
Thank you so much Myra!!!
Lyrically poetic, gorgeous, and mesmerizing.
Thank you Tamara! I am thrilled that you connect to the film in these ways! Thank you for your kind words!
thoughtful, creative and beautiful. incredibly descriptive form of humanity in the arts.
Thank you Allison! We really appreciate what you have written here about the piece. I am so happy it touched you in the heart of our collective humanity!
Ole to Joy is so moving and touching. It really is a great film.
Love the nature, rainbow , water and the artist smile! I vote YES! Winner.
Thank you Paulette Bailey – Wilson!!
This film reminds us all that we are one with nature – in love with all humanity and especially with ourselves to share from birth to stardust. Such a beautiful and inspiring film.
Yes we are all one with nature! ✨ ✨✨ from birth to stardust! Love it Pops! Thank you for this beautiful comment!!! I’m so happy you love the film! xoxo LD
Sorry I meant Ode. IT was great.
🙂 thank you!
Wow Renée! This piece is stunning, some moments that captured my attention.
Your beautiful stillness in the water. The Dragonfly flying by!! What….?? Your words: Sing songs that need to be sung. Hallelujah, such a beautiful voice, just wow, your talents. Your hands on the water – speaking of grace. Your silky beautiful skin.
I found myself smiling. Wanting to get up and dance.
And I did !
Mahalo for sharing your heart and gifts.
I am so thrilled that Ode To Joy made you get up and dance Emily!!! Thank you for all that you’ve said here about our film! And yes the dragonfly was incredibly over the top gorgeous and just came in out of nowhere! Ah the power of nature!!!
Ode to Joy is the spiritual renewal we didn’t know we needed until after watching the film!
Amazing!
This comment is so wonderful!! Thank you Samantha Bocage! I am so happy that you experienced Ode To Joy as a spiritual renewal! Grateful 🙏🏽! Thank you!!!
Love this film SO much! It brings me peace and joy all at once. What an amazing artist you are Renee! I think with this film you can transport anyone to connect with nature and themselves. That dragonfly also did a great job flying by at the right time. You are winning this no doubt.
Bravissimo
Thank you so much Blenda!!! Everyone’s comments are making me so happy that we made this film! The power of the feminine, Mother Nature, and connecting to ourselves and to each other is what makes this work so meaningful! Thank you again for your very kind words! I am so happy it brought you peace and Joy!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ And Yes – the dragonfly is like whoa!
Love this film SO much! It brings me peace and joy all at once. What an amazing artist you are Renee! I think with this film you can transport anyone to connect with nature and themselves. That dragonfly also did a great job flying by at the right time. You are winning this no doubt.
Bravo!
:)!
Wow!!! what a magnificent film!
Thank you so much Grace Randick!!!!!!!
For me, watching this exquisite film is the same as sitting down and meditating. It is so peaceful and relaxing. If I can’t get to the River myself, Ode to Joy serves as a close second. I never tire of watching all the lovely, sensuous, quiet details of spending a day at the River alone that Renee has captured in her film. Along with the beautiful soundtrack, the name, Ode to Joy, says it all.
Thank you Nina! We’re so happy the film can take you to your happiest place when you can’t get there in person!!! And so happy it brings you meditative joy and peace! So fun :)!
Rich, beautiful writing, thought provoking, lush visuals, a piece of quiet beauty in a noisy world.
Thank you Marc for your beautiful comments about our film!! 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Amazing, powerful, and beautiful film! Congratulations to the entire cast and crew for making this unique work of art!!
Thank you so much Mike!! We are so happy you enjoyed the film!
I live in the mountains so I only have access to a River but the scenes of the ocean are gorgeous as well. And, Renee’s soothing words and her vision of who she is and her sense of spirituality
make this film truly a joy to watch.
Thank you!!!
Beautifully, creatively, peacefully restorative and elegant! This artist’s gift keeps on giving! MaaKeeDaada <3
Thank you so much SS!!! MaaKeeDaada!<3
Also this message is for Jaro- I selected a 5 star rating for Ode To Joy and it is reflecting a 2 star rating above. This is incorrect and the system is not allowing me to change it. Can you please change it on your end? Thank you!
I think this film is next level!!!!!!!
Thank you Adrian!!!
Beautiful, powerful. Thank you for this magic!
Thank you Shilpa Jain!!! ✨✨✨
Incredible film! Love the spiritual quality of the piece and the artistic expression of Ode To Joy!! Great work!!
Thank you so much Teavis!!
Renee,
I felt a calm in my spirit and body. It was a perfect melding of touchstones; dress, location and words.
Thank you so much M M Edwards! 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Such a gorgeous and powerful film! You are pure joy and it comes through in this film. Hearing you sing Amazing Grace was so moving. Thank you for making it.
Incredible work, refreshing view on our connection with nature.
Thank you so much Terrol!!! Yes- connected we all are!
Wow!! This is such a beautiful tribute to earth, life, joy, nature and womanhood. It’s everything and I am appreciative to be able to enjoy something that is so peaceful and settling to the soul! Great job!! It deserves to be honored and seen!
Thank you so much Kris Norwood! I’m
So thrilled that you enjoyed the film in this way!! May it bring everyone who experiences it this same kind of peace and joy! 🙏🏽Thank you again!!
Great film Renée! I love how you weave the elements of poetry and song into the visual narrative of the piece! Brava!!!
Thank you so much AE! Love that you love those connections and weavings in the piece!!!
Beautifully connects body to nature in the most meditative way. The soothing narrative is healing just to listen too. Very inspiring and visually moving. 5 stars!
Thank you so much Kaylan! We are so happy you are moved by the film!
Great film, Peaceful surroundings. Makes me feel relaxed when watching. Well done
Thank you so much Alex!!!
This is Seeing and Hearing what Love and Beauty is ❤️
What a beautiful comment Neche Thomas!! Thank you!!!
The film takes me to a mental place of peace and gives you an inspiration to allow nature to pull you in and settle your soul! Instantly Loved it! Amazing Job!
Love that this film takes you to a place of peace and that you are inspired by it!!! Thank you so much for your comment Kelli!! ❤️
Amazing work Renee. Beautiful composition. Bravo.
Thank you so much Matthew!!
A beautiful cinematic journey of the soul. An striking exploration into womanhood water and connection. Could not recommend more.
🙏🏽✨✨✨ Thank you Ana Funk!!!
Renee: Thank you for making such a beautiful and fearless film. This is an inspiration.
Thank you so much Susie!! I am so happy you are inspired by the work!
Beautiful and thought provoking !!!!
Thank you LaToya!!!
A beautiful depiction of what a connection to nature could be and look like!!!!
Thank you Courtney!!! 🍃 🌊 🦋
Thank you Renee for creating a wellspring of joy for us.
Thank you Dorty for watching!!