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Short Film: THE SCHOOL IN THE CLOUDS, 14min., Ukraine

  How does a school in the remote mountains of Ukraine survive harsh winters, crumbling infrastructure, and a lack of government investment? The School in the Clouds tells the story of a rural school in Bukovets, Ukraine and follows a young student, principal, chef and teacher. Children hike some 7km down from the mountains to… Continue reading Short Film: THE SCHOOL IN THE CLOUDS, 14min., Ukraine

Director Biography – Hannah Lindgren (50 LITTLE BIRDS)

Hannah Lindgren is a visual storyteller based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. She is passionate about telling real stories that make an impact. 50 Little Birds is her fifth documentary. In addition to filmmaking, Hannah is a passionate advocate for women’s health, mental health and animal rights.

Director Biography – Jake Kovnat (THE SCROLL OF THE PROPHET ISAIAH)

I’m a director. I mostly work in commercials but I also make documentaries and music videos. I’ve worked with a bunch of brands and bands – big and small – and some of that work has gotten awards and views and media attention, which is great. My short documentary “On Days Like These We Must… Continue reading Director Biography – Jake Kovnat (THE SCROLL OF THE PROPHET ISAIAH)

DW: Democracy of the gullible — The Inquiring Mind

July 3, 2020 Conspiracy theories on the internet Conspiracy theories are spreading rapidly on the Internet. And they find an audience that believes them. Scientists are studying why people have a tendency to believe nonsense is true. The Internet has profoundly changed our thinking in less than two decades. No other medium has manipulated human […]… Continue reading DW: Democracy of the gullible — The Inquiring Mind

Coronavirus survivor Tom Hanks does not ‘have much respect’ for people who shun basic precautions — National Post

LOS ANGELES — Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks, who recovered after being infected with the novel coronavirus earlier this year, said he does not hold much respect for people who decline to practice precautions such as wearing a mask in public. Read More via Coronavirus survivor Tom Hanks does not ‘have much respect’ for people who shun… Continue reading Coronavirus survivor Tom Hanks does not ‘have much respect’ for people who shun basic precautions — National Post

Miami rolls back restaurant dining as U.S. coronavirus deaths top 130,000 — National Post

Florida’s greater Miami area became the latest U.S. coronavirus hot spot to roll back its reopening, ordering all restaurant dining closed on Monday as COVID-19 cases surged nationwide by the tens of thousands and the U.S. death toll topped 130,000. Read More via Miami rolls back restaurant dining as U.S. coronavirus deaths top 130,000 — National… Continue reading Miami rolls back restaurant dining as U.S. coronavirus deaths top 130,000 — National Post

  Mae West: Dirty Blonde — Ossurworld’s Irreverence, Irony, Insouciance & Iconoclasm

DATELINE: Way Ahead of the Curve! Mae in Lion’s Mouth! When PBS Masters finally recognizes Mae 100 years after her astounding Broadway run, you know she is still years ahead of the rest of society. How did this woman whose first plays were called “garbage,” or “lewd” or worse, manage to transcend Sexand The Dragto… Continue reading   Mae West: Dirty Blonde — Ossurworld’s Irreverence, Irony, Insouciance & Iconoclasm

David Farland’s Writing Tips: “The One Great Story” — David Farland | Story Doctor

What stories affect you profoundly? Which ones are your favorites? If you had to make a list of the three most influential of stories, could you? About 15 years ago, I heard a wise publisher say that, and I’ll paraphrase, “there is only one great story. It’s the story of a young person who loses… via… Continue reading David Farland’s Writing Tips: “The One Great Story” — David Farland | Story Doctor