THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

A HAPPY COLLABORATOR: GEORGE C. STONEY

THE STORY We are nearing completion of a documentary film portrait of a living legend, George C. Stoney. It is called A HAPPY COLLABORATOR.

Filmmaker, teacher and media activist, at 95 Stoney is still making films, teaching at New York University and agitating for a better society.

You can learn more about Stoney and see samples of his films here: http://www.der.org/films/filmmakers/george-stoney.html

THE FILMS There will be two versions of the program. The first is a half hour show which will be given away free to community media and public TV networks across the country. As the father of public access to cable television, this is particularly apt. The Alliance for Community Media is facilitating. The second will be a dvd that runs an hour.

For more about the project, visit our website: http://www.thecie.org. Or contact Mike Hazard: 651.470.8364 / email mediamike@thecie.org.

THE DIRECTOR Mike Hazard has made five films which have enjoyed national release on PBS. Hazard has been working with Stoney on this film since 1999. He is also George’s official archivist.

THE NEED The film has been produced to this point with grant support from Jerome Foundation and Bush Foundation totalling $55,000.

We need $10,000 to finish and distribute. The finishing funds will support the design of graphics, video post and the sound mix.

The films will be released in the spring of 2012.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP You might consider purchasing one of our many films on Amazon: http://tiny.cc/wddre

We also take credit card orders for DVDs and donations over the phone. Call Mike Hazard: 651.470.8364.