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History & Purpose
Every student has an idea that needs to be told--an idea that promotes the future protection of the environment and coexisting with that environment for future generations. Tempestas Productions was established to give students a platform on which to communicate their fresh new ideas for the future. Tempestas et Caelum Productions was created by geographer and climatologist, Cameron Craig, to provide students of science, broadcast meteorology, and other fields an experience in producing documentaries.
In its humble beginnings in 2006, the independent film organization produced its first production, "An Illinois Winter," that required students to research and write a script about the Winter of the Deep Snow in Illinois in 1830-31. In 2007, co-owners Cameron Craig, and Kevin Jeanes began their significant eight-part documentary project, "Expedition Nature's Realm," that explores the coexistence between humanity and nature that is Earth. Craig's major project was his historical film, "Stinging Dust & Forgotten Lives: The Dust Bowl," which delves into the causes and emotional struggle of the Great Plains farmers.
On June 27, 2008 Tempestas et Caelum Productions became a corporation to self-support student projects through DVD sales. The company founded by Cameron Craig and co-owned by Kevin Jeanes will continue to inspire future students to tell their story of their only domain, Earth.
Since 2009, Tempestas et Caelum Productions has widened its scope of documentary projects to allow students of various backgrounds experience in telling their story in their own way. Future projects that are being planned include: the Bosinian War and its Impact on Bosinian Americans, American Agriculture, Tornado Outbreak of 1974, and the controverisal topic told in an objective manner, Science and Religion.
Tempestas Productions believes in letting the students take the platform and critically think about their world, past and future. Without these younger thoughts, our world will never progress. Tempestas Productions at Eastern Illinois University has become very popular among students whom desire a Chance to tell their story. And their story will continue to be told in order to give those Chances.
With the non-financial support of the Department of Geology/Geography, College of Sciences, and WEIU-PBS at Eastern Illinois University, the organization continues to support the goal of providing students with a foundation that will enhance their future careers and protect the only thing worth saving...Our Home.