Film

 
 
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25 Prospect Street - feature documentary

Director/Editor/Producer

The residents of Ridgefield, Connecticut have dreamt up something so colorful that only the love of a small town could give it the nourishment it needs to thrive. The brainchild of the unshakeable Valerie Jensen, the Prospector is a state of the art movie theater that provides unprecedented opportunities for the disability community, with the dream of an inclusive workplace that breaks down social barriers. For countless people this means a real shot at being successful and self-sufficient for the first time in their lives. 

 
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20 Years of Madness - feature documentary

Producer

When the eccentric cast of a mid-90s Public Access show in Detroit reunite after 20 years to make a new episode, they are forced to take a hard look at their lives and reconcile their teenage dreams with the realities of adulthood.

 

Awards

Slamdance Film Festival
Park City, Utah
Jury Honorable Mention for Feature Documentary

RxSM Self-Medicated Expo
Austin, Texas
Best Documentary

Oak Cliff Film Festival
Dallas, Texas
Best Documentary

Laughlin International Film Festival
Laughlin, Nevada
Best U.S. Documentary Feature

 
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The A Word - documentary short

Producer

Having chosen to get an abortion, this documentary follows Ellis' struggle and highlights the stigma others face. "The A Word" is Lindsey Ellis's directorial debut, as well as a very personal story. 

Awards:

IDA Documentary Awards
Los Angeles, CA
Nominee, David L. Wolper Student Documentary Award

San Francisco Short Film Festival
San Francisco, CA
Special Mention, Documentary

USA Film Festival
Dallas, Texas
Best Student Short Film