History Re-animated
Ella Moore-Clarke shares firsthand accounts of vibrant life that bustled throughout the 700-acre Lincoln City neighborhood.
next gen
STORYTELLING
A.N.O. PRODUCTIONS
Storyboarding with Lincoln City Rising Spring Camp Youth
“So… what is Digital Storytelling?”
Adriane O’Pharrow, Founder & CEO of A.N.O. Productions, could write a book on the skill, but April 23rd wasn’t about her. Queue “She already got her degree!” – close to two, in fact. Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 was about Adriane ensuring 10 pre-teens would exit her instruction masters of storyboarding and producing, launching into a world ready to hear
“Thank you to Lincoln City Rising for the chance to teach digital storytelling to such bright young minds. We’re honored to amplify their voices and encourage their creativity. A.N.O. Productions is committed to being a positive and consistent example for the next generation.”
Adriane O’Pharrow,
Founder & CEO
the stories they are now equipped to tell. The formula? 10 pre-teens divided by 5 roles equals 2 groups, DREAMS & MOTIVATION STUDIOS and QUADRA.E STUDIOS. Director, Producer, Interviewer, Camera Operator and Editor plus 1 elder each? Wisdom. Learnin’ lessons. History. Lincoln City elders share firsthand history of the Lincoln City neighborhood as our students
documented, putting their newfound skills to use.
Founded in 1914, it was independent, black-owned and home to farms, churches, markets, homes and more. The community thrived for decades, until flooded by Hurricane Floyd in the 90’s. In recent years, Mrs. Ella Moore-Clarke (pictured above) has sought to give back to the same Kinston community that grew her into the
woman she is today, by way of education. While we encourage you to read more on The Clarke and Richardson Scholarship, the interviews conducted by our young creators are under lock and key. Should they grace us with their release, you’ll hear it from A.N.O. Productions and Lincoln City Rising firsthand.
