Being Italian

Utilizing old, black-and-white photos of several generations of my family, I have re-framed the images, creating an evolving, multiple layered image that is ambiguous, ethereal and at times, gruesome. The translucent portraits gradually but noticeably disappear to reveal a non-static image of myself, which from the beginning of the video has remained 'buried' beneath the layers. These faded images reveal my identity: many of their innumerable histories and memories have already passed and been forgotten, but they remain inside of me until I exist.

Alienation, segregation, hopelessness -in a world where many of these dismal aspects seem commonplace,there is a town called New Hope, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Embraceable You is a documentary that focuses on the things that bring people together, as opposed to tearing them apart. Discover a place where you can feel free to be exactly who you are; Embraceable You celebrates New Hope's history of diversity, inspiration and community.

In 1971 Fay and Bill bought the Island Bay Stationers shop in Wellington, and every weekday since then they've opened their doors to the locals, who all know the secrets of the shop, and visitors, who if they venture past the dairy frontage, will discover them for themselves. For the last 40 years the Far's have truly served many of the locals growing up, going to college, having children of their own, and continuing shopping with them now as Grandparents! The Far's children have careers of their own and are not interested in taking on the shop and its special secrets. So they will soon need to sell it, but who to? This film spends a day in the shop, discovering why it's always all For Children.

Tells the inspiring story of how an international, inter-racial, and inter-faith group of Mothers formed an unlikely community united by the goal of sending a group of Ghanaian AIDS orphans to school.

Giving is not about getting credit for it. A Grace Anonymous celebrates the life of a worthy individual with gifts by an anonymous donor.