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A CHANCE TO WORK: Michigan Youth Corps

30 minutes. Documentary about the nationally acclaimed Michigan summer youth employment program. Produced for WTVS in Detroit and broadcast nationally on PBS.  1983

 A HEART TO HEART PARTNERSHIP

15 min. In the late 40's and early 50's, General Motors loaned engineers to work with doctors at Detroit's Harper Hospital to help develop a mechanical heart. This partnership produced the GMR-Dodrill Mechanical Heart Pump resulting in the first successful open heart surgery in the world which was performed at Harper Hospital in 1952.  2006

EMMY Award

AIDS 101: Tammy Boccomino Talks With Teenagers
One-hour television special co-produced with WXYZ-TV and broadcast in primetime, statewide. Reached over 1,000,000 viewers and was highest rated program in its time-slot. Videos are in national distribution.  1993

American Women in Radio & Television National Award
EMMY Awards (3)
National Council on Family Relations 27th Annual Media Award



ALWAYS MOM, ALWAYS DAD
30 minutes. A documentary produced in association with the Oakland County Friend of the Court to educate, encourage and promote parenting by divorced fathers.  1996

BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE
17 minutes. A video documentary detailing Life Directions, Inc., an organization that offers educational alternatives and emotional support to urban students who are "at risk." Shown to schools and educators in an effort to build awareness.  1988

DETROIT & ISRAEL IN HARMONY FOR 60 YEARS 20 Min. Looking back over 60 years, this documentary explores the close relationship that exists between Detroit and Israel since the formation of the State of Israel in 1948.  2008

GENERATION TO GENERATION: Jewish Families Talk About Death

35 minutes. This film addresses Jewish traditions surrounding death and provides the knowledge and tools needed in the event of a crisis. Personal stories told by young children and their parents confirm the need for open and honest dialogue. Enriching the story are comments from nationally-known funeral director and author, David Techner, Rabbi Irwin Groner, a respected voice and commentator on the value of tradition in a modern world, and grief therapist Rozanne Friedman. PBS  1999

EMMY Award CINE Golden Eagle New York Film Festival SILVER Medal

GOOD FOR YOU: The Michigan Model For Comprehensive Health Education
13 minutes. This video encourages parents to get more involved in their children's health education, and explains the Michigan Model programs. Shot on location, this video features actual classroom situations. Shown to community groups statewide.  1991

IF YOU DO DRUGS, YOU WON'T DO FOR US
13 minutes. For the Michigan Dept. of Education, to warn high school students that drug testing is a pre-requisite for job employment with many companies. Also, to inform students how drug tests are performed. Shown to high school students throughout Michigan.  1993

IT ALL ADDS UP

29 Min. An up-beat documentary about the Math Corps, where every summer, 400 inner- city Detroit middle and high school kids attend a six-week math camp on the campus of Wayne State University. Test scores and graduation rates are soaring - must be seen to be believed!  2008

KIDSPACE

25 minutes. Documents how - against all odds - a quality on-site child care center was developed in the historic Wayne County Government Building in downtown Detroit. Of particular interest is the fact that two top county executives, both men, were primarily responsible for developing KidSpace and making it available to all working parents in Wayne County, one of the largest counties in the United States. WXYZ-TV, WTVS.  1990

American Film and Video Festival Blue Ribbon
EMMY Award ITVA Golden Cassette Award of Excellence
Cindy Award - Association of Visual Communicators
International Film & TV Festival of New York BRONZE Award
TELLY Award

LEGAL HARD HAT REQUIRED
13 minutes. For the American Institute of Architects. This video explains the 1990 Federal Consent Law regarding anti-trust laws. Viewing of this video was mandatory for all architects.  1991

THE NEW NORMAL: Life After Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant46 minutes. A film that gives stem cell transplant patients hope through information. Six transplant survivors and their caregivers, explain what it's like to be in the fight for your life and to win. A leading physician and a bone marrow nurse/ coordinator provide important medical information; but the most important words come from various individuals who have had successful bone marrow transplants as they talk about their lives then and now and what to expect during and after treatment.  Funded by General Motors for the National Bone Marrow Transplant LINK.  2001

EMMY Award

NO LAW WITHOUT LAWYERS

20 minutes. For the State Bar of Michigan in celebration of its Fiftieth Anniversary. A look at lawyering in Michigan. Narrated by former Supreme Court Justice and author of Anatomy of Murder, John Voelker (aka Robert Traver) National distribution through libraries and educational institutions. PBS.  1986

THE RELAXATION STATION

120 Min. Unimaginably beautiful images of wildlife, accompanied by a gentle voice with occasional relaxation exercises in breathing and guided imagery and an original music score. Filmed around the world by an internationally acclaimed wildlife videographer. Produced for Children's Hospital of Michigan and seen daily throughout the hospital on their closed circuit television channel (CCTV).  2006

REMEMBERING: Families Talk About Death

24 minutes. Four families tell their personal stories with comments from a funeral director and a grief therapist.  2000

EMMY Award

ROOM TO GROW
6 minutes. For Ameritech, a public information video directed at teenagers, explaining the need for adding a new area code. Presents hi-tech advances and explains state of the art equipment to young audiences in schools and community organizations.  

SHARE YOUR CARE...WISELY
24 minutes. Filmed throughout Michigan, we meet working parents who, along with experts, explain various child care options. Designed to make working parents aware of the importance of selecting quality child care. WDIV, WTVS  1991

SMART ALEXX
A pilot website designed for middle school girls to motivate them to learn about the many careers which use math, science and technology. We produced streaming video profiles of women in interesting careers.  Produced for the Michigan Women's Foundation with funding from SBC/Ameritech.  2000

SOOTHE YOURSELF

60 Min. Get lost in a world of exquisite wildlife while listening to beautiful, original, and relaxing music. 2006

TALKIN' ABOUT "IT"
I0 minutes. Young teenagers talk frankly and openly about sex. Used primarily by parents and teachers. Produced for Hutzel Hospital's pregnancy prevention program "Project P.O.W.E.R.."  1995

TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR A CHANGING WORLD
24 minutes. Explains the Michigan Partnership for New Education, a public/private/university partnership working toward educational reform, based at Michigan State University.  1992

WATERMARK

47 minutes. What does it take to win? A portrait of five competitive swimmers, two female and three male, who trained with the same coach since childhood. They all dream of making the US Olympic team - or at the very least - being good enough to try. Will they realize their dreams?  PBS, WDIV  1996

Worldfest-Charleston Film Festival GOLD MEDAL

National Educational Media Network - SILVER APPLE

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