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Documenting Andrew Young
Today marked the start of something extraordinary: filming with Ambassador Andrew Young for a possible documentary about his legacy.
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America: Whitman, Edison and Me
It all began, fittingly, in Brooklyn. First, my trusty old Bolex jammed. Frustrated, I took a moment, and that’s when I stumbled upon an Edi
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A Masterfully Portrayal of Enduring Significance
Twenty years ago, as a young sculptor working in the Bronx, I was introduced to the remarkable story of the Piccirilli brothers.
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Eduardo, Attilio, The Leonardo and me.
“The Leonardo” is the familiar shorthand for the Leonardo DaVinci School of Art in NYC.
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A Memorable Day with Joseph D'Oronzio
After nearly a year of working together, Joseph D'Oronzio and I finally sat down, quietly, with a camera between us to record his memories o
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September Brings New Beginnings and Exciting Progress
Dave Matthews joins the film on Joy Brown and Academy Nominee Paul Raci will narrate The Piccirilli Factor.
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Dave Matthews Joins Documentary on Sculptor Joy Brown
Dave Mathews, a longtime admirer of Brown’s work, recorded an insightful and heartfelt conversation with Montes-Bradley.
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Interview Insights with Lisa Ackerman and John Belardo
Back in Charlottesville, I eagerly began editing the footage captured last week in New York with Lisa Ackerman and John Belardo.
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A Donation in Perpetuity to Centro Cultural Recoleta
Documentary Film Fund, is pleased to announce the donation of 13 documentary films to the Centro Cultural Recoleta in Buenos Aires.
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William Montes-Liendo Joins Global Surgery Expedition in Belize
Belmopan, Belize – Today, William Montes-Liendo from Heritage Film Project arrived in Belmopan, the capital of Belize, to join the team of t
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Documenting Joy Brown's Journey
Charlottesville, Virginia -- We are pleased to announce a new collaboration in China to document the final stages of Joy Brown's work.
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Reviving the Forgotten Artistry of New York's Unsung Heroes: The Piccirilli Brothers
John Freeman Gill's recent New York Times article, "How Six Italian Brothers Shaped the Story of New York,” ...
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The Piccirilli Brothers in London 1886-1887
The Italian Factor - Before New York, the Piccirilli left their mark in London at St.Paul’s Cathedral.
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A Jewish GI in World War II
This is a film about a US soldier that in the midst of defeat during the Battle of the Bulge, dared to dream of a better world.
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A CELEBRATION OF LIFE
As a filmmaker and a family man, I appreciate the opportunity to work with my sons when the occasion arises. I have worked closely with...
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WHO'S WATCHING
Kanopy's report shows that our films have a solid presence in academic and public libraries in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New
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Chesterwood: A Heritage Of Beauty
Life and Works of Daniel Chester French A Heritage of Beauty, beginning with the unveiling of iconic The Minute Man in Concord,...
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The Documentary Film Fund
Moving towards a more inclusive and sustainable production model There is no monetary profit in documentary filmmaking that tell stories...
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Alice Parker at Mystic and Croatia
Alice: At Home with Alice Parker has been selected participate in two festival at once. At the upcoming 4th Mystic Film Festival in...
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A Monumental Effort
What is all this talk about the Lincoln Memorial and Daniel Chester French? While working on the final brushstrokes to Black Fiddlers, we...
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