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OrganicNation.tv Wins Do Something Grant!

Dorothee — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:24:02 +0000

Fresh Cut Media’s latest project OrganicNation.tv has been selected as a Do Something American Express Grant Winner! This award is given to help grow sustainable community action projects created by young activists and entrepreneurs throughout the U.S. and Canada. Dorothee Royal-Hedinger and Mark Andrew Boyer are truly honored to join the ranks of such a great group of projects and people!

DoSomething.org believes young people have the power to make a difference. It is their aim “to inspire, support and celebrate a generation of do-ers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action.”

Run, Blago, Run!

Dorothee — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:48:13 +0000

Mr. CRO (aka Chicago-based artist Ray Noland) has a new project in the works on Kickstarter.com - a new online funding platform for artists, designers, filmmakers, musicians, journalists, inventors, etc. He’s attempting to raise funds to host a 3-day Run, Blago, Run Pop-up Art Show! in Chicago in July.

Based on the mysterious stencils of the disgraced former governor jogging in a track suit and looking over his shoulder, which are finding their way onto buildings and alleys around the city, this video is a nice way to rally attention for a good cause. Pledge as little as $1 in the show to make sure it happens and get art in return.

There will also be an open-call for artists to interpret the jogging pose juried by actress Joan Cusack & legendary house dj/producer Derrick Carter. 10% of sales from the show will be donated to Street Level Youth Media.

Thanks to Angeline at National Headquarters for the tip!

BackYard BBQ Series with Musician Tom Schraeder

Dorothee — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:28:18 +0000

This summer, when my friend, Chicago-based musician Tom Schraeder, asked me collaborate on a series of music videos, I got very excited by the possibilities of bringing his audience into an intimate space that communicates not only his talent but his humility, grounded nature and love of family. What better place to film him than at a weekend BBQ thrown by his parents at his childhood home?

Videos produced for Fresh Cut Media by Dorothee Royal-Hedinger and Robert Aguilar.

Fresh Cut Media Launches OrganicNation.tv

Dorothee — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:55:25 +0000

We’re super excited to share the launch of Fresh Cut Media’s latest project with you: OrganicNation.tv.

OrganicNation.tv is an exploration of the American sustainable food landscape focusing on the people, places and products that are shaping a new green economy and lifestyle. From farmers to urban gardeners, teachers to restaurant owners, we’re traveling the country to document how sustainable food systems are being created and we’ll be sharing blog posts, photos and videos along the way.

Mark and Dorothee recently got back from the OrganicNation KickOff Tour of the west coast where they traveled by train, plane, ferry and car from San Jose, CA up to Port Townsend, WA. While on the trip, they got to do things like visit a CSA, attend The Organic Summit, plant zucchinis on an organic farm, visit MakerFaire 2009, get interviewed by the Seattle PI and take a tour of a Portland brewery. Big thanks to everyone who shared their time, expertise and couches with the team!

Now back in Chicago, Dorothee and Mark are editing footage and blogging up a storm!

Connect with OrganicNation.tv on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Vimeo, YouTube and Changents.

Digital Adventures in Chicago

Dorothee — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:17:23 +0000

Check out this beautiful stop motion photography and live action video. Never has my home city seemed so magical!

Video by Charlie McCarthy and LoonaChic. Music by Pilote - Bye Bye.

OrganicNation.tv Trailer

Dorothee — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:41:23 +0000

The Fresh Cut team is exploring America’s sustainable food landscape as part of our new project OrganicNation.tv. Stay tuned for updates!

Latin American Medical Providers: Journey to Jalapa

Dorothee — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:23:19 +0000

Every year, a team of U.S. doctors travel to Jalapa, Guatemala with Latin American Medical Providers (LAMP) where they treat some of poorest people in the region. In just under one week, the team sees over 1,000 patients and do up to 80 surgeries for people who couldn’t normally afford treatment.

The Long Haul

Dorothee — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:51:10 +0000

When done right, stop motion films can be some of the coolest videos around. Canada-based Dumais Studio and Full Serve Productions recently released The Long Haul, an animated short film created with 4,000 still photographs. Check it out:

According to the production house,

The concept was to show the stages of an evolving relationship and the passing of trends, focusing on sending a message that,in the end, a good relationship lasts. The pivotal point was to communicate our interest in developing long standing relationships with our clients and that weʼre not just a ﬂash in the pan.

Cheers to that!

Op Swamp 81 - Another Day

Dorothee — Fri, 01 May 2009 01:56:03 +0000

“From the creative vaults of Bilal Salaam” comes this groovy tune and simple but effective black and white video. His latest collaboration OP Swamp 81 is calling itself electronic funk. I love their retro samples and outfits…

Listen to more of Bilal Salaam’s music on Reverb Nation.

[via The Assimilated Negro]

Minds Matter of Chicago

Dorothee — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:46:12 +0000

Fresh Cut profiles the nonprofit educational organization Minds Matter of Chicago. They’re working hard to make the dream of college a reality for low-income high school students.