Arts and Cultural Heritage
First-person experiences and humanist perspective gain an invigorating voice through interpretive stories that capture the imagination of audiences.
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Project: A Potable Joyce
Client: Rosenbach Museum and Library
A Potable Joyce: A Watered Down Version of Ulysses is transformed from the live performance for The Rosenbach Museum and Library. This digital adaptation entertains, informs, and inspires audiences across all ages while remaining true to the script and the spirit of the performance.
Project: PhilaPlace
Client: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Family and community come together in this revealing PhilaPlace interview with Claude Pelzer, Director of the Pelzer Funeral Home. "A Hearse for the Whole Family" describes how this family enterprise grew out of the needs of a community and a persistent bond between generations.
Project: PhilaPlace
Client: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
The 17 year old Palelai Buddhist Temple and Monastery has been "A Place for Anyone" in south Philadelphia. Monks Bunaak Hem and Horn Pa discuss how the temple continues to reach out to all members of the community in this touching PhilaPlace story.
Project: PhilaPlace
Client: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Patrick Flynn shares his passion as Executive Director of the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild in the PhilaPlace video "A Secret on the Waterfront." The Gazela, a century-old Portuguese sailboat, is the star of the PSPG and one of Philadelphia’s best-kept secrets.
Project: PhilaPlace
Client: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
The Bicycle Stable, which opened in October 2005, was erected around 1890 when it served as the horse stable for the Old Kensington police station. Owner Chaz Vlasits discusses how the building has transitioned "From Horses to Bikes" in this PhilaPlace interview.
Project: PhilaPlace
Client: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
In this PhilaPlace story entitled "Not Just for Religion", chief monk Muni Ratana describes the history of the Preah Buddha Rangsey temple. He reveals how the temple provides hope, community service and outreach for both local Cambodians and Philadelphians.
Project: PhilaPlace
Client: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Tsuyoshi Ito describes the inspiration and growth of Project Basho, a photographic resource center, in this PhilaPlace video interview. "The Innate Joy of Making Things with Your Hands" captures the universal desire to create, a desire shared by all who come to Project Basho.
Project: PhilaPlace
Client: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
The rich sounds and timeless stories of the Clef Club come to life in this PhilaPlace interview with longtime musician and teacher Rayburn Wright. Philadelphia’s history as "The Jazz Proving Ground" continues to be impressed on local youth by teachers and community members involved with the club.
Project: PhilaPlace
Client: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
The history of Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar, the infamous South Philadelphia watering hole, is recounted by second-generation owner Lou Capozzoli. In this video interview created for PhilaPlace, it’s easy to see why "You’re a Star at Ray’s."
Project: PhilaPlace
Client: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Larry Freedman describes the evolution of Northern Liberties over the past 25 years in the PhilaPlace interview "Living in the Zone." From the mid-1980s through the current neighborhood gentrification, Larry Freedman has been an active community member and is Chair of the Zoning Committee.
