Our Work

Current Works in Progress

The Between Us Project for Breast Cancer (Read More) Between Us is a film about long-term breast cancer survivors who honestly portrayed their experiences with the disease. Through the voices and faces of a wide cross-section of women of all ages, ethnic and economic backgrounds, Between Us tells the inside story of those facing treatment and recovery from breast cancer. Between Us is a positive and informative work with a theme of "survivor mentorship".
Gwen's Story (Read More) The film journeys with Gwen, who n June 1, 1980 at an Alaskan Campground, Gwen was thrown into a campfire by her mother, as she uncovers the abuse and deception that has haunted her youth and creates her own prescription for survival.
Read With Me (Read More) We are excited to begin a film about the impact community volunteers can have on children learning to read. This will be introduced to the children as a joyful celebration of stories, in reading, writing and digitally.
Kids from Nowhere (Read More) Along with partner Deborah Schildt, producer/writer Mary Katzke has optioned the book, Kids from Nowhere by George Guthridge, for development into a feature film.
Transitions A film for children with cancer who must travel Outside Alaska for medical treatment.

Recently Completed Works

The Gift (Read More) In an era where time is our most stressed commodity, this short film will feature a cross-generational relationship of the old-fashioned kind: where time is savored in all its divinity. A tribute to longevity, health, and love.
Tricks at Six (Read More) The third film in a series about child development was wrapped on August 26, 2006 with an expected release date of May 2006.
The Quiet War (Read More) The Quiet War was created to be a source of information and an extensive resource for women facing Advanced Breast Cancer, i.e. cancer that has spread beyond the breast. The film was also created to increase awareness and sensitivity for these women by their caregivers and medical professionals.
For the Love of Riley (Read More) For the Love of Riley was a commissioned work by The Arc of Anchorage to use as a community outreach tool.
Beat The Odds Created with Providence Hospital's Women's HeartAdvantage Program, this nine minute video/DVD shows the early warning signs of heart disease these four women identified in themselves (or loved ones) which could be life-saving information for any woman between 40 and 70 years of age. Winner: Best Health DVD Award of 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah
More at Four (Read More) The next chapter in the lives of our "Two by Two" children whom we plan to follow at two year intervals as they grow up.

Previous Works

"Alaskans in Pink" Photography Exhibit 2003 - A Sampling of the Photography Exhibit by Alaskan Photographers Honoring Individuals Who Have Shown Outstanding Support (Read More)

"Two by Two" 2003 - A day in the life of 9 two year olds as they play with dress up costumes and tea parties, fight over toys and take naps. (Read More)

"Inheritance" - For over 40 years, America has grappled with the question of whether or not to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for drilling. Oil developers to Alaska Native tribes have joined the argument. (Read More)

Tuesday Morning Coffee

"Sea of Oil" 1990- 16 mm half hour documentary about the emotional impact of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, music by Phillip Glass, featured at Sundance, PBS' POV, MOMA, and winner of many film festival awards. Alaska Humanities Forum and City of Valdez.

"No Word for Rape" 1981- 16 mm half hour film about the myths surrounding sexual assault, teaching tool for professionals and lay people in adjusting their own attitudes and behaviors toward rape.

"Fourth Avenue" 1982- 16mm half hour film about the controversies surrounding the "beautification" of Anchorage's skid row. Alaska Humanities Forum and City of Anchorage.

"Arctic Light" 1985- 16 mm eight minute short about the beauty and uniqueness of Arctic light. Music by Kurt Reimann, funded by the Alaska State Arts Council.