Vermont PBS Brings POV’s Justine Nagan to Vermont International Film Festival
Nagan and Lori Cheatle Present POV’s Seven Songs for a Long Life
Vermont PBS is pleased to announce a rich partnership with the 2016 Vermont International Film Festival (VTIFF), as it presents two events for film buffs featuring Justine Nagan, executive producer of the PBS series, POV, and film producer Lori Cheatle.
The pair will present a Q&A session on Friday, October 28th at the festival, offering documentary filmmakers a chance to interact with two veteran producers. That will be followed on Saturday, Oct 29, with a screening of the POV film, “Seven Songs for a Long Life” and a Vermont PBS-sponsored reception with Nagan and Cheatle.
“We value the smart, creative people making films right here in Vermont and the inspiring quality of their work. To share, support, and expand locally relevant films, we are pleased to bring Justine Nagan of POV to Vermont for this event, and have shaped a platform for viewers to enjoy their work as part of our Made Here series. We look forward to this exciting Festival and the participation of top talent,” said Holly Groschner, President and CEO of Vermont PBS.
Justine Nagan is the Executive Director of American Documentary, Inc., and an Executive Producer on its two signature series, POV (PBS) and America Reframed (World Channel in partnership with WGBH). POV is the longest running independent documentary series on television. She is a strong believer in the important role of public media in a democracy; diversity and independent voices in popular culture and of documentary as a tool for civic dialogue, new thinking and social change.
Ask a Film Producer - a Q&A Session with Justine Nagan and Lori Cheatle
Presented by Vermont PBS
Friday, Oct. 28, 1 pm
Great Room, Main Street Landing
Free Event
Film producers Justine Nagan and Lori Cheatle answer questions on how to get a documentary made and distributed. This is a perfect opportunity for filmmakers and students to get quality time with two accomplished film producers. Moderated by Champlain College Professor of Film Studies, Julia Swift.
http://vtiff.org/events/ask-a-film-producer-panel/
Seven Songs for a Long Life
Presented by Vermont PBS
Saturday, Oct. 29, 3:30 pm
Film House, Main Street Landing
Features an intro by POV executive producer Justine Nagan. This is a special preview of an upcoming POV broadcast on Vermont PBS. The film, by Amy Hardie, documents six hospice patients at Strathcarron in Scotland, exploring questions surrounding terminal illness and end-of-life issues.
http://vtiff.org/events/seven-songs-for-a-long-life-3/
Vermont PBS Reception
Saturday, Oct. 29, 5:30 pm
After the screening, join Vermont PBS, Justine Nagan and Lori Cheatle for a reception in the Film House Lobby.
About Vermont PBS
Vermont PBS is Vermont’s statewide public media provider. Vermont PBS PLUS is the station’s second HD channel. It’s available over the air, online and on most cable outlets in Vermont and Montreal. More information about Vermont PBS is available at vermontpbs.org.
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