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<channel><title><![CDATA[WORLD VIEW PRODUCTIONS, Ltd - News]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news]]></link><description><![CDATA[News]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:11 -0600</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[How to Change A World: 5 Things We’ve Learned About the Business of Telling Solution-forward Stories Part 4]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-4]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-4#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:15:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-4</guid><description><![CDATA[Casamiro family members with Deborah Schaffer, Suzana Merino, our Cuba Film Office liaison, and me, Part #4:&nbsp;Do Good Work and Be DecentSeems obvious, right? Yet the iconic &ldquo;difficult but brilliant&rdquo; director gets glamorized, almost encouraging us to follow in their disagreeable footsteps on the road to success.But, on the whole, most of us prefer to work with people who treat us respectfully and do a good job.Fortunately, the real world of film/TV/streaming production tends to re [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:3px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:20px;*margin-top:40px'><a><img src="https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/published/casamiro-farm-cuba-saving-waldens-world.png?1769179340" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Seven people smile at the camera while gathered in a sunny courtyard, one holds a large microphone on an extension pole." class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption">Casamiro family members with Deborah Schaffer, Suzana Merino, our Cuba Film Office liaison, and me,</span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><strong>Part #4:&nbsp;<span style="color:#000000; font-weight:700">Do Good Work and Be Decent</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Seems obvious, right? Yet the iconic &ldquo;difficult but brilliant&rdquo; director gets glamorized, almost encouraging us to follow in their disagreeable footsteps on the road to success.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">But, on the whole, most of us prefer to work with people who treat us respectfully and do a good job.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Fortunately, the real world of film/TV/streaming production tends to reward those who cultivate positive, professional relationships based on:</span></strong><ul><li style="color:#000000"><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">respect</span></strong></li><li style="color:#000000"><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">listening</span></strong></li><li style="color:#000000"><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">compassion</span></strong></li><li style="color:#000000"><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">taking responsibility for setbacks and working to get over them</span></strong></li><li style="color:#000000"><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">a commitment to collaboration and/or teamwork</span></strong></li></ul><br />4) Turning Storms Into Waves<br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">It&rsquo;s easy to get caught up in a video production&rsquo;s daily stresses. Deadlines, budgets, long shoot-days and editing sessions, delays, creative differences and all the rest can add up to a mind swirling with concern. And a turbulent mind can lead us off-task and off-relationship.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">I learned that the hard way!</span><span style="color:#0000ff; font-weight:400"> </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">For decades I had worked in a variety of difficult situations, and having many of my clients return year after year was fair evidence that I had managed those situations well. But a big lesson came to me in Cuba.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Exhausted after weeks of preparation, travel, and filming, I was pretty tapped.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-merkel-a0392761/"><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Jim Merkel</span></a><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"> had been there before and knew how special it was, but I was running on empty and couldn't see much past the rough terrain as we approached the Casamiro family&rsquo;s permaculture farm. With only a couple days to film the entire operation, profile the people and gather family stories, we were losing daylight and were still a half-mile away from our destination. That&rsquo;s when our driver stopped the van,&nbsp; &ldquo;no m&aacute;s.&rdquo; The van full of us and all our gear and luggage would not go any further.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">I lost it! In my mind, those that had managed the logistics screwed up! How were we going to get to the farm, accomplish our tasks, shoot all we needed, get all the interviews?!!</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">While I huffed and puffed through unloading the van, pushing it through the ditch, and reloading it, I got hotter and sicker. Obviously, my crew mates were feeling some of the same frustration, but now they had my sorry ass to deal with as well. We made it to the farm and then I met Jos&eacute; Casimiro and his kind, brilliant, and generous family.&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">First, Jos&eacute; saw I could use a "pick-me-up," and blended a potion of home grown garlic, herbs, honey, and citrus that immediately soothed what ailed me, but the crew's positive energy remained disrupted by my blowout. JIm later confided to me that it had really put him on edge. Did you know research shows we are hard wired so it can take 5-10 positive experiences to regain one's trust before a friend/colleague forgets the negative?*&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">I had a lot of mending to do. With time, effort, and reconnecting, I reset those relationships and eventually we were all able to focus the next few days on following the Casimiro&rsquo;s routine of growing and maintaining their wind, water, solar, and manure-powered closed-loop system. Absolutely inspiring. I was personally energized by endless sources of vitamin rich foods all grown and nurtured by them with little to no use of fossil fuels. The Casimiro's knowledge and vision for a happier, healthier world was transformative. This was heaven, and we got what was needed and more!</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">So, thanks to Jim and the crew in Cuba, I can now speak from experience when I recommend putting relationships before rigor. There&rsquo;s value in rigor, but only when we also step out of daily stresses and cultivate solid relationships &mdash; that&rsquo;s how we create sustained, positive, creative, and productive environments.&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">And that&rsquo;s the foundation of fulfilling work.</span></strong><br /><br />References:<br /><strong><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">*</span><a href="https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/#:~:text=Negative%20interactions%20during%20conflict%20include,The%20Five%20Positive%20Interactions"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-magic-relationship-ratio-according-science/#:~:text=Negative%20interactions%20during%20conflict%20include,The%20Five%20Positive%20Interactions</span></a></strong><br /><br /><strong><a href="https://news.columbia.edu/news/how-can-we-break-cycle-focusing-negative-experiences"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">https://news.columbia.edu/news/how-can-we-break-cycle-focusing-negative-experiences</span></a></strong><br /><strong><a href="https://hbr.org/2015/01/a-second-chance-to-make-the-right-impression"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">https://hbr.org/2015/01/a-second-chance-to-make-the-right-impression</span></a></strong><br /><br /></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Change A World: 5 Things We’ve Learned About the Business of Telling Solution-forward Stories Part 3]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-3]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-3#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:57:21 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-3</guid><description><![CDATA[Safely persisting through the hundreds of COVID-related production challenges for TLC Part #3: InertiaPart #2 encourages video and filmmakers to face decisions with honest acknowledgment of the benefits of and barriers to making the video productions we&rsquo;re passionate about. One barrier is truly all in our heads.3) Desist to PersistThis part of our story isn&rsquo;t unique: when we started our video production company, I quickly found that growing a new business while raising a family meant [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:34px'></span><span style='display: table;width:465px;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:20px;*margin-top:40px'><a><img src="https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/editor/broadcast-reality-tv-90-days-production-on-location.jpg?1767882261" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="At an outdoor patio, two film camera operators focus on a man working at a laptop, sitting at a patio table in the shade of its umbrella." class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption">Safely persisting through the hundreds of COVID-related production challenges for TLC</span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:700">Part #3: Inertia</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Part #2 encourages video and filmmakers to </span><a href="https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-2"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">face decisions with honest acknowledgment of the benefits of and barriers</span></a><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"> to making the video productions we&rsquo;re passionate about. One barrier is truly all in our heads.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">3) Desist to Persist<br />This part of our story isn&rsquo;t unique: when we started our video production company, I quickly found that growing a new business while raising a family meant taking on work that was outside my passions. I genuinely enjoyed working on sportscasts, industry events, and popular television shows. But I also used a lot of energy feeling conflicted, thinking that my success was in a rivalry with my purpose.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">When I learned to release those limiting thoughts, a new energy rose in their place. I began to honor the way I was providing for my family. I dug into the deeper value of each project. If we were asked by friends or colleagues to join a purely commercial project, we said yes because sometimes it's enough being in the company of good people working hard, facing challenges and setbacks to achieve a common goal. I learned to persist in getting the bills paid while also creating paths toward making the art I wanted to make.</span></strong></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <blockquote style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Hold on tight to your dreams.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">&ndash; Jeff Lynne</span></strong><br></blockquote>  <div class="paragraph"><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">To new video producers, I&rsquo;d say let go of limiting thoughts early. It&rsquo;s ok. Get the gigs you can, discover the opportunities each one holds, and keep your goals in mind. Even while seeking out competitive compensation or commercially successful productions, we can still try to address the issues and topics that are important to us.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">You might try setting a weekly appointment with yourself or a colleague to design and implement a plan that leads to telling the stories you want to tell. Even if you can only devote 30 minutes a week at first, you will be taking the step. And each step provides energy for the next .</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Image caption: safely persisting through the hundreds of production COVID-related challenges for TLC</span></strong><br></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Change A World: 5 Things We've Learned About the Business of Telling Solution-forward Stories Part 2]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-2]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-2#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:42:59 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-2</guid><description><![CDATA[ Part #2: CrossroadsThe reality of running a video production company can sometimes feel like a choice between making positive, impactful video and making a living. Part 1 of this series shared a mindset that we&rsquo;ve found helps us stay both focused and balanced as video producers crafting solution-forward stories. That mindset places our work in a realistic context, recognizing the validity of our dreams as well as some sobering realities. The realities are indeed sobering, yet they hold th [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:right;height:33px'></span><span style='display: table;width:354px;position:relative;float:right;max-width:100%;;clear:right;margin-top:20px;*margin-top:40px'><a><img src="https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/editor/person-with-wings.jpg?1764168936" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="In a Cuban sculpture garden, a person stands in front of a pair of 20-foot-wide tiled bird wings" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><font size="3"><strong>Part #2: Crossroads</strong></font><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">The </span></strong><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">reality </span></strong><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">of running a video production company can sometimes feel like a choice between making positive, impactful video and making a living. <a href="https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-1" target="_blank">Part 1 of this series shared a mindset</a> that we&rsquo;ve found helps us stay both focused and balanced as video producers crafting solution-forward stories. That mindset places our work in a realistic context, recognizing the validity of our dreams as well as some sobering realities. The realities are indeed sobering, yet they hold the power to free us and unlock new possibilities &ndash; when we take a certain kind of action.</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"><font size="4">2) Decide</font></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Since the very beginning, I&rsquo;ve wanted to use video production to tell uplifting stories about positive change. But back then, we really needed to get our video production business established, so we cast a wide net and worked on the variety of projects that came our way. Then, about five&nbsp; years into our business, a Rubicon moment sparked a shift.&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">I&rsquo;d spent a day on location at a petroleum refinery, making marketing media for an energy company. That evening, as I unpacked my gear, I discovered that everything, from my sleeves to my socks and cameras to car seats, was slicked with a tacky film. Refinery emissions, especially particulate matter (PM2.5), settle out of the air onto surfaces near and far</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"><span><font size="1">(1, 2, 5)</font></span></span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">. And there it was, right in front of me.&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Thinking about what that meant to the people who worked there, and those who lived nearby, was a career-defining moment. I started investing time and energy into bringing my vision to fruition.</span></strong><br></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <blockquote style="text-align:center;"><em><font size="4"><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">If you choose not to decide,</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">you still have made a choice.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">&ndash; Neal Peart</span></strong></font></em><br></blockquote>  <div class="paragraph"><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">The exciting thing is, we don&rsquo;t need an epiphany &ndash; we just need to </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">decide</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">. It actually takes just an instant, barely the blink of an eye. The stuff that takes so long is all the research, emotion and consideration. That tiny moment when we release all of the other possibilities and commit to one chosen goal &ndash; that&rsquo;s the decision.</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"><span><font size="1">4</font></span></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Take a look at your goal. Take it seriously. Find out what it will cost to reach it. Decide whether or not it&rsquo;s worth it. If it is, then pay the price and do it.</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"><span><font size="1">3</font></span></span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">References:</span><br /><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"><span></span></span><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"><span>1:</span></span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"> Air-Surface Exchange Process Overview | US EPA</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">. (2016, November 10). US EPA. </span><a href="https://www.epa.gov/cmaq/air-surface-exchange-process-overview"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">https://www.epa.gov/cmaq/air-surface-exchange-process-overview</span></a></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"><span><br />2</span></span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">: Blumenfeld, J., Zeise, L., &amp; Director. (2019).</span><span style="color:#2c3e50; font-weight:400"> </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Analysis of Refinery Chemical Emissions and Health Effects. </span><a href="https://oehha.ca.gov/sites/default/files/media/downloads/faqs/refinerychemicalsreport032019.pdf"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">https://oehha.ca.gov/sites/default/files/media/downloads/faqs/refinerychemicalsreport032019.pdf</span></a></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"><span><br />3</span></span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">: Nightingale, E. (1956). </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">The Strangest Secret</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">. Nightingale-Conant Corporation.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"><span><br />4</span></span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">: Robbins, A. (1986). </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Unlimited Power: The New Science of Personal Achievement</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">. Simon and Schuster.</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"><span><br />5</span></span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">: Tavella, R. A., J&uacute;nior, S., Santos, M. A., Georges, S., &amp; Dutra, R. (2025). A Review of Air Pollution from Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Industrial Complexes: Sources, Key Pollutants, Health Impacts, and Challenges. </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">ChemEngineering</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">, </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">9</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">(1), 13&ndash;13.</span><span style="color:#2c3e50; font-weight:400"> </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/chemengineering9010013"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">https://doi.org/10.3390/chemengineering9010013</span></a></strong><br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Change A World: 5 Things We've Learned About the Business of Telling Solution-Forward Stories (Part 1)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-1]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-1#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:34:07 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/how-to-change-a-world-5-things-weve-learned-about-the-business-of-telling-solution-forward-stories-part-1</guid><description><![CDATA[ Part #1: In honor of director, producer, actor, and (reluctant) activist, Robert RedfordAs video producers, many of us want to change the world for the better. We got into this in the first place because we wanted to help people laugh, or cry, or think, or feel, or consider a new idea.However, the reality of running a video production company can sometimes feel like a choice between making positive, impactful video and making a living.Our documentary Saving Walden&rsquo;s World was just selecte [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:36px'></span><span style='display: table;width:413px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:20px;*margin-top:40px'><a><img src="https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/published/feature-films-saving-waldens-world-bob-films-cuban-medical.jpg?1758725888" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><strong><font size="3">Part #1: In honor of director, producer, actor, and (reluctant) activist, Robert Redford</font></strong><br /><br /><font size="2">As video producers, many of us want to change the world for the better. We got into this in the first place because we wanted to help people laugh, or cry, or think, or feel, or consider a new idea.<br /><br />However, the reality of running a video production company can sometimes feel like a choice between making positive, impactful video and making a living.<br /><br />Our documentary <a href="https://savingwaldensworld.org/" target="_blank">Saving Walden&rsquo;s World</a> was just selected for the<a href="https://www.sohofilmfest.com/" target="_blank"> SOHO International Film Festival</a>, and I was reminded: here&rsquo;s a film that&rsquo;s truly solution-forward. Filled with successful systems that can be adapted and implemented in other places, it&rsquo;s exactly the kind of film I love to make, and the world will benefit from more films like it.<br /><br />But how? How can we &ndash; as creators, technicians, artists, organizers, project managers, and everything else we are &ndash; sustainably run a video production company making these important, world-changing stories?<br /><br />This is the first in a series of posts about some of the lessons we&rsquo;ve learned so far:</font><br /><br /><font size="3"><strong>1) &ldquo;Your films will not change the world.&rdquo;</strong></font><br /><font size="2">Fortunate to have worked on a film produced by <a href="https://www.cabincreekfilms.com/about" target="_blank">Barbara Kopple</a> and accepted to Sundance, I sat near the front with director <a href="https://www.catalyst-films.com/about" target="_blank">Kristi Jacobson</a> on opening night as Robert Redford addressed all the attendees. I felt like he was looking directly at me when he said,&nbsp; &ldquo;your films will not change the world.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br />I&rsquo;ll never forget that sudden feeling of disappointment. After all the energy that had been building during the years of making our film, and the anticipation of the first time attending the indie industry&rsquo;s version of the Oscars &ndash; was he saying it was all for nothing?<br /><br />He went on to propose that we all are a part of a larger movement. Our role is the voice, the messenger, communicator, historian, forecaster, or amplifier, alongside those who are making a difference.&nbsp;<br /><br />Expecting our film or video to be the One that shifts humanity puts too much pressure on the production. For some creators, that pressure can lead to overthinking, hesitation, and risk aversion. Others respond to the pressure by becoming despotic, willing to ignore colleagues&rsquo; needs as they pursue their singular vision.<br /><br />Healthier, he suggested, recognize and attend to our true role: to bring an audience into a world they would not otherwise be able to access.&nbsp; The larger movement has the experts, the advocates, the power of its members. But to connect new audiences and to deepen the connection with people who are already &ldquo;in it,&rdquo; that&rsquo;s where we come in.<br /><br />Agnieszka Holland, director of &ldquo;Green Border,&rdquo; said it this way:<br />&ldquo;You need many more voices like mine to change something in a substantial way. I tell [people] that I don&rsquo;t think the film will change the world, and a young girl in France said, &ldquo;Maybe your film will not change the world, but it certainly changed <em>my</em> world.&rdquo;<br /><br />Thanks for your time. Coming soon, Post #2: Inertia.<br /><br /><strong>References:</strong><br />Kramer, G. M. (2024, June 21). &ldquo;Society is ready to kill&rdquo;: &ldquo;Green Border&rdquo; director Agnieszka Holland on the refugee crisis. Salon.com. <a href="https://www.salon.com/2024/06/21/green-border-agnieszka-holland-refugees/" target="_blank">https://www.salon.com/2024/06/21/green-border-agnieszka-holland-refugees/</a></font><br></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspire Media Outlets to Tell Your Story (8 Reasons Media Outlets Will Help Expand Your Audience)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/inspire-media-outlets-to-tell-your-story-8-reasons-media-outlets-will-help-expand-your-audience]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/inspire-media-outlets-to-tell-your-story-8-reasons-media-outlets-will-help-expand-your-audience#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:48:42 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/inspire-media-outlets-to-tell-your-story-8-reasons-media-outlets-will-help-expand-your-audience</guid><description><![CDATA[    Jeff Rogers (l), host of World Views' “Jeff’s Homemade Game Show,” shares the fun and value of our show with WGN Morning Show hosts Dan Ponce (r, above) & Ana Belaval (r, below).   Not only does a great story connect with potential customers, but it can also become a valuable asset to media outlets in their quest for content. You can create a video production that is so engaging and relevant to your area of expertise that news outlets, talk shows, podcasts, and social media sites can e [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/jeffs-homemade-game-show-on-wgn_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Jeff Rogers (l), host of World Views' &ldquo;Jeff&rsquo;s Homemade Game Show,&rdquo; shares the fun and value of our show with WGN Morning Show hosts Dan Ponce (r, above) & Ana Belaval (r, below).</div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Not only does a great story connect with potential customers, but it can also become a valuable asset to media outlets in their quest for content. You can create a video production that is so engaging and relevant to your area of expertise that news outlets, talk shows, podcasts, and social media sites can envision how your product or service would captivate and excite their viewers. And when they share your story, their audience becomes your audience.<br /><br />Marketers call this &ldquo;earned media,&rdquo; distinguishing it from advertising (paid media) or media hosted on your own site or social media channel (owned media).</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:700"><u>A Win-Win</u></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Business researchers (references below) have found that earned media does affect brand awareness and purchase intent. Furthermore, the spin of that earned media (how positive or negative it is) can also affect customer satisfaction. The data is there: creating high-quality video storytelling that other media outlets want to share is good for business.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Earned media is also good for media outlets. They need to stay on top of trends, gather inspiration for their own content, and consistently release interesting content. They might watch your captivating video to help them understand trends, gather inspiration for their own content, and potentially repurpose it for their own platforms. They might also be interested in discovering new storytelling or visual styles, or even use your video production for its news value if it relates to a current event.</span></strong><br /><br /><u><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:700">How Does It Work?</span></u><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Ideally, the media outlet would replay your inspiring video and even invite you to participate in their broadcast or post. This would allow you to delve deeper into the subject matter and potentially connect directly with a new audience. As a result, a new version of your original story would be shared on the web and hopefully viewed repeatedly over an extended period of time.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">But it all starts with two major qualifications: relevance and quality. The content of your video production needs to relate to the needs or wishes of an audience and the storytelling needs to be clear and to connect with people emotionally. To capture the attention of a media outlet and its audience, your video must meet one or more of their needs:</span></strong><br /><br /><ol><li style="color:#000000"><strong><u><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Identifying Trends:</span></u><br /><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Captivating videos can reveal popular content, stories, and emerging themes that media outlets might want to incorporate into their own strategies.&nbsp;</span></strong><br></li><li style="color:#000000"><strong><u><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Understanding the Story:</span></u><br /><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">A captivating video might effectively communicate a story or message that media outlets want to explore further, potentially leading to a news story, documentary, or other form of content.&nbsp;</span></strong><br></li><li style="color:#000000"><strong><u><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">News Value:</span></u><br /><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Depending on the video's subject matter, it might contain news value, such as footage of an event, a public statement, or a unique perspective on a current issue.</span></strong><br></li><li style="color:#000000"><strong><u><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Keeping it Fresh:</span></u><br /><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Your video production can be a readily available content source, helping a channel to fill content gaps. Regular posting is a key to success for media outlets, and your video can help them continue a consistent stream without needing to create everything from scratch.</span></strong></li><li style="color:#000000"><strong><u><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Inspiration:</span></u><br /><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Media outlets might find inspiration in a video's visuals, narrative, or overall approach, leading them to create similar or related content.&nbsp;</span></strong><br></li><li style="color:#000000"><strong><u><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Repurposing:</span></u><br /><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">They might also consider repurposing the video's content or its experts (that&rsquo;s you) for their own news stories or social media feeds.&nbsp;</span></strong><br></li><li style="color:#000000"><strong><u><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Visual and Technical Inspiration:</span></u><br /><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Media outlets might also be interested in the video's visual style, editing techniques, or technical aspects, to make sure it meets a certain standard of video production. Provide a professional video, and they don&rsquo;t require resources to create visuals.</span></strong><br></li><li style="color:#000000"><strong><u><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Audience Expansion:</span></u><br /><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Certainly, channels that already focus on your field will benefit from your video production. Additionally, media outlets in domains tangential to yours can use your video to help them access new audiences, extending their viewer base while also helping you reach your target audience.</span></strong><br /><br /></li></ol> <strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Relevant, high-quality video storytelling can be mutually beneficial for the organizations that create it and the media outlets that pick it up, providing earned media for the creators and content for the outlets. Turn your story into a well-crafted video production and see how far it can go.</span></strong><br /><br /><u><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">REFERENCES</span></u><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Colicev, A., Malshe, A., Pauwels, K., &amp; O&rsquo;Connor, P (2018). Improving Consumer Mindset Metrics and Shareholder Value Through Social Media: The Different Roles of Owned and Earned Media. </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Journal of Marketing</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">, 82(1), 37&ndash;56. </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">JSTOR</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">, http://www.jstor.org/stable/44878276.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Lovett, Mitchell J., and Richard Staelin. &ldquo;The Role of Paid, Earned, and Owned Media in Building Entertainment Brands: Reminding, Informing, and Enhancing Enjoyment.&rdquo; </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Marketing Science</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">, vol. 35, no. 1, 2016, pp. 142&ndash;57. </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">JSTOR</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">, http://www.jstor.org/stable/44012140. Accessed 10 June 2025.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Shaozhi, W. (2020). An Empirical Research on Social Media Marketing and Consumer Responses: Leveraging the Power of Online Opinion Leaders. </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">The Kyoto Economic Review</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">, </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">87</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">(182/182), 34&ndash;63. </span><a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/48619711"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">https://www.jstor.org/stable/48619711</span></a></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Stephen, A.T. &amp; Galak, J. (2012). The Effects of Traditional and Social Earned Media on Sales: A Study of a Microlending Marketplace. </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Journal of Marketing Research</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">, 49(5), 624&ndash;39. </span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">JSTOR</span><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">, </span><a href="http://www.jstor.org/stable/41714453"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">http://www.jstor.org/stable/41714453</span></a><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">.</span></strong><br></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEEING AND BEING SEEN IN A SEA OF SCENES]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/seeing-and-being-seen-in-a-sea-of-scenes]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/seeing-and-being-seen-in-a-sea-of-scenes#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 15:10:48 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/seeing-and-being-seen-in-a-sea-of-scenes</guid><description><![CDATA[Producer/Director Bob Maraist of World View Productions discusses fine tuning their integration story between Magid’s Harvey Cohen and Intelligent Generation's Khalif Woodard. Storytelling in business is nothing new. As far back as 1895, when the John Deere company published its first issue of &ldquo;The Furrow, A Journal for the American Farmer,&rdquo; businesses and other organizations have recognized storytelling&rsquo;s power.What is new is the ubiquity of mass communications. Gone are the [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/edited/storytelling-bob-khalif-ig-in-fabrication.jpg?1746324609" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="In a large room, people work at stations surrounding three men discussing the importance of the people and the work they do." class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption">Producer/Director Bob Maraist of World View Productions discusses fine tuning their integration story between Magid&rsquo;s Harvey Cohen and Intelligent Generation's Khalif Woodard.</span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Storytelling in business is nothing new. </span><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">As far back as 1895, when the John Deere company published its first issue of &ldquo;</span><a href="https://www.deere.com/en/publications/the-furrow/"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">The Furrow, A Journal for the American Farmer</span></a><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">,&rdquo; businesses and other organizations have recognized storytelling&rsquo;s power.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">What is new is the ubiquity of mass communications. Gone are the cost barriers of print media production and postal rates. Under the very real pressure of those expenses, marketers of those days had to approach every message as an investment. The lifespan of a print publication was eons longer than an Instagram reel, so every brochure, magazine and postcard needed to be created with the understanding that once it was out, it could not be changed. With such risks inherent in the process, each story needed to be carefully crafted and perfectly produced.&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Today, it is relatively inexpensive to mass message a mass audience. Editing digital media, especially websites, to introduce new offerings or fix errors takes relatively little time or money. This freedom to do more with less has opened the people of the world to each other in truly new ways. But like a wagon that rolls behind the ox that pulls it, this freedom brings along a high-volume, mid-quality messaging environment.&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">John Deere is still right: people still love stories. And this, perhaps more than ever, is the key to standing out. In an environment flooded with messages, quality storytelling is what&rsquo;s rising to the top.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">More and more we&rsquo;re getting calls from organizations telling us that people aren't aware of their products or services, they don&rsquo;t understand what they do, how they can help, what makes them unique, and why they should even exist.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Storytelling holds significant value in business, internally &amp; externally, by enhancing connection with audiences, conveying messages effectively, and differentiating brands. It helps build trust, foster loyalty, and make brands memorable, ultimately contributing to growth.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:700">Building Connections and Trust</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Stories create emotional connections with audiences, making them feel understood and valued. It takes an experienced professional to tap into personal experiences and struggles, building trust and empathy, leading to stronger relationships with customers, employees, and partners.&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Stories humanize brands, making them relatable and fostering a deeper connection beyond products and services. For example, we recently met with clients looking to produce user testimonials. To illustrate what they were looking for, they showed us a clip that used actors, on a stage, with a professional voiceover. The piece was well-performed and produced, but it lacked a sense of what it means to engage real people, in real surroundings &ndash; people who weren't getting paid to wait for the lighting to be perfect or to repeat lines or actions over and over. Real stories require a completely different skill set, and not everyone can work with real people and also make it cinematic and engaging.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:700">Effective Communication and Message Delivery</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">A well-told story can convey complex ideas in a way that is effortlessly understandable and memorable. Stories help visualize concepts, making them more real and relatable to the audience. By using anecdotes, metaphors, and other storytelling techniques, organizations can communicate their message more persuasively. A commercial software client called after the big presentation of a general awareness video we produced conveying a complex message. They said people were coming up to them afterwards saying, &ldquo;</span><em><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">now</span></em><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"> I know what your organization does!&rdquo;</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:700">Brand Differentiation and Memorability</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">A compelling brand narrative helps businesses stand out from competitors. Stories make brands memorable, increasing brand recognition and recall. By sharing their unique story, businesses can showcase their values, mission, and what sets them apart.&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:700">Enhancing Internal and External Communication</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Internally, storytelling helps align teams around a common purpose and values. Externally, stories can engage customers, build brand loyalty, and influence consumer behavior. By sharing both successes and challenges, businesses can create a more transparent and authentic image.&nbsp;</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">And here&rsquo;s a biggie: a great story inspires media outlets and social media to share your story, and even invite you to tell more of it!</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:700">Fostering Innovation and Leadership</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Stories can inspire innovation and encourage employees to think creatively. Sharing personal experiences and insights can establish thought leadership within an industry. By telling stories about their journey and vision, entrepreneurs can inspire their teams and investors.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">Cognitive scientist and author </span><a href="https://markturner.org/"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">Mark Turner</span></a><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"> said, &ldquo;narrative imagining &mdash; story &mdash; is the fundamental instrument of thought&hellip;.It is our chief means of looking into the future, of predicting, of planning, and of explaining.&rdquo; We are all looking for story. We&rsquo;re all telling a story. And in a sea of messaging, story is how we&rsquo;ll continue to see and be seen.</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">References:</span></strong><br /><strong><a href="https://www.deere.com/en/publications/the-furrow/"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">John Deere, The Furrow, A Journal for the American Farmer</span></a></strong><br /><strong><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2014/10/31/if-you-dont-tell-your-story-someone-else-will/"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">Forbes, Carmine Gallo</span></a></strong><br /><strong><a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/3-steps-to-ensure-youre-telling-a-brand-story-that-sells/433613"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">Entrepreneur, Adam Horlock</span></a></strong><br /><strong><a href="https://executive.berkeley.edu/thought-leadership/blog/storytelling-business#:~:text=They%20increase%20trust%20and%20engagement,employees%20to%20become%20brand%20advocates."><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">UC Berkeley ExecEd</span></a></strong><br /><strong><a href="https://www.steveseager.com/why-great-stories-are-important-in-business-the-essential-truths/"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">Steve Seagar</span></a></strong><br /><strong><a href="https://marketinginsidergroup.com/marketing-strategy/the-power-of-storytelling-in-marketing/"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">Marketing Insider Group, Lauren Basiura</span></a></strong><br /><strong><a href="https://markturner.org/"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">Mark Turner</span></a></strong><br></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Documentary Film: Vermont Public/Made Here Film Festival]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/best-documentary-film-vermont-publicmade-here-film-festival]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/best-documentary-film-vermont-publicmade-here-film-festival#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/best-documentary-film-vermont-publicmade-here-film-festival</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						      Bob and the video production crew connecting with Cuba’s resilient health care providers     					 								 					 						          					 							 		 	   We&rsquo;re so grateful that Saving Walden&rsquo;s World continues to reach so deep and so wide, garnering accolades along the way. We put our full heart and mind into every video production we do, and it&rsquo;s gratifying to see our work touching so many people and inspiring action. Thanks, Vermont Public, Verm [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/wvp-filming-cuba-medical-system_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Bob and the video production crew connecting with Cuba&rsquo;s resilient health care providers </div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/sww-vermont-public-award-medallion_orig.png' rel='lightbox' onclick='if (!lightboxLoaded) return false'> <img src="https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/published/sww-vermont-public-award-medallion.png?1746830010" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">We&rsquo;re so grateful that </span><a href="https://savingwaldensworld.org/"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">Saving Walden&rsquo;s World</span></a><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400"> continues to reach so deep and so wide, </span><a href="https://www.einpresswire.com/article/804335542/saving-walden-s-world-wins-vermont-public-award-at-made-here-film-festival"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">garnering accolades along the way</span></a><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">. We put our full heart and mind into every video production we do, and it&rsquo;s gratifying to see our work touching so many people and inspiring action. Thanks, </span><a href="https://www.vermontpublic.org/"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">Vermont Public</span></a><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">, </span><a href="https://vtiff.org/"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">Vermont International Film Festival</span></a><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">, </span><a href="https://www.madeherefilmfestival.org/"><span style="color:#1155cc; font-weight:400">Made Here Film Festival</span></a><span style="color:#000000; font-weight:400">, director Jim Merkel, and the whole crew!</span></strong><br></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[EVERY DAY IS EARTH-DAY!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/every-day-is-earth-day]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/every-day-is-earth-day#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/every-day-is-earth-day</guid><description><![CDATA[HAPPY EARTH-DAY EVERYONE! Earth-Day is an opportunity to reset our goals and ask ourselves what we do on a daily basis to give back to the earth that provides us life. At World View, for decades we have considered this both at work and at home long before it became "sexy."&nbsp; We also see it in the type of work we engage in.We've spent weeks filming at the eco village&nbsp;Dancing Rabbit, for the&nbsp;Morgan Spurlock FX documentary series, 30 days, following two 30-year-old New York City frien [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span>HAPPY EARTH-DAY EVERYONE! Earth-Day is an opportunity to reset our goals and ask ourselves what we do on a daily basis to give back to the earth that provides us life. At World View, for decades we have considered this both at work and at home long before it became "sexy."&nbsp; We also see it in the type of work we engage in.</span><br /><br /><span>We've spent weeks filming at the eco village&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.dancingrabbit.org/" target="_blank">Dancing Rabbit</a><span>, for the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.worldviewpro.com/">Morgan Spurlock FX documentary series, 30 days</a><span>, following t</span><font color="#2a2a2a">wo 30-year-old New York City friends and typical Americans i.e., ravenous consumers, and users of fossil fuels, as they live 100% OFF THE GRID.</font><span>&nbsp;This entertaining series introduced the mass audience to topics like: environmental footprint, energy shortage, renewable energy, recycling &amp; composting EVERYTHING (can you say humanure?), bio-fuels, hay bale house, rain water capture &amp; conservation, hybrid cars, off-gassing, agricultural impact, and more.<br /><br />As a producer on a number of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.worldviewpro.com/">HGTV series</a><span>, we've provided additional insight on Green aspects of building and design, recognizing that every design choice has environmentally friendly options, while every green option has design elements. These practices had previously been learned while renovating our own homes. Profiling&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.alicesgardenmke.com/" target="_blank">Alice's Garden</a><span>, a thriving urban community garden serving over a thousand community members, was the result of a personal exploration into urban green movements in Milwaukee a number of years ago.<br /><br />We also met and profiled other community leaders that understand the benefit of developing green spaces in the fight against crime, improving neighborhoods and the environment on so many levels. We chose to profile 3X James Beard award nominee, chef&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.worldviewpro.com/">Greg Leon of Amilinda</a><span>, because of his amazing cuisine and his commitment to using fresh ingredients from local farmers. In the technology space we worked closely with&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/renewable-energy-success-stories">Intelligent Generation</a><span>&nbsp;to help them share their successes in the solar energy capture &amp; storage field.</span><br /><br /><span>We are very proud of the feature film,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.worldviewpro.com/">Saving Walden's World,</a><span>&nbsp;which we helped shoot and produce, and is currently doing the festival &amp; screening circuits around the world. SWW is a film about women led solutions to the possible 6th extinction through the eyes of those living in and making a difference in less than utopian societies. We met the director and author,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://savingwaldensworld.org/" target="_blank">Jim Merkel</a><span>, at a local Earth week event, just as Jim was nurturing the first seeds of the idea taken from his earlier book,&nbsp;</span><em><a href="https://newsociety.com/books/r/radical-simplicity" target="_blank">Radical Simplicity: Small Footprint in a Finite World</a></em><span>. Jim had changed his life dramatically from a conservative engineer working on top secret weapons communications for the government, learning how destructive his life was to others, to traveling the globe to witness the best practices and living in a most sustainable way. We knew there was an inspiring story to share.</span><br /><br /><span>Our own practices start with minimizing our footprint by working with creative collaborators remotely during pre-and post production. During production, we set out to be as efficient as possible on location or in the studio, and using local crews around the world, which keeps production costs down and minimizes the amount of resources used.</span><br /><br /><span>We at World View can do better, but we're proud of the subject matter we've chosen to explore, and hopefully have inspired viewers to get involved in saving this planet of ours. We will always try to make ourselves available for any and every project that addresses Earth-Day issues &amp; solutions.&nbsp; Please&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.worldviewpro.com/">reach out</a><span>&nbsp;if you have a project or an idea.</span><br />&#8203;</div>  <div class="paragraph">Images below: L-R, row 1: Filming the Casimiro Family in Cuba for Saving Walden's World,&nbsp;Rooftop garden in Cuba, Silo house at Dancing Rabbit for 30 Days. Row 2: Morgan Spurlock, Chef Greg Leon tests local produce at Amalinda, Venice Williams E.D. for Alices Garden Urban Farm. Row 3: Nate Haban films rooftop garden at Clock Shadow Creamery, Commercial solar array at MAGID for Intelligent Generation.</div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='923340224655523735-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'><div id='923340224655523735-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='923340224655523735-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:1px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/screen-shot-2024-10-28-at-6-08-06-pm_orig.png' rel='lightbox[gallery923340224655523735]' title='Filming the Casimiro Family in Cuba for Saving Walden&#x27;s World'><img src='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/screen-shot-2024-10-28-at-6-08-06-pm.png' class='galleryImage' _width='789' _height='523' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:113.15%;top:0%;left:-6.57%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Filming the Casimiro Family in Cuba for Saving Walden&#x27;s World</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='923340224655523735-imageContainer1' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='923340224655523735-insideImageContainer1' style='position:relative;margin:1px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/screen-shot-2024-10-28-at-6-01-03-pm_orig.png' rel='lightbox[gallery923340224655523735]' title='Rooftop garden in Cuba'><img src='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/screen-shot-2024-10-28-at-6-01-03-pm.png' class='galleryImage' _width='775' _height='525' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:110.71%;top:0%;left:-5.36%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Rooftop garden in Cuba</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='923340224655523735-imageContainer2' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='923340224655523735-insideImageContainer2' style='position:relative;margin:1px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/screen-shot-2024-04-22-at-3-57-18-pm_orig.png' rel='lightbox[gallery923340224655523735]' title='Silo house at Dancing Rabbit for 30 Days'><img src='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/screen-shot-2024-04-22-at-3-57-18-pm.png' class='galleryImage' _width='575' _height='429' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100.52%;top:0%;left:-0.26%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Silo house at Dancing Rabbit for 30 Days</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='923340224655523735-imageContainer3' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='923340224655523735-insideImageContainer3' style='position:relative;margin:1px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/screen-shot-2024-04-22-at-8-37-27-pm_orig.png' rel='lightbox[gallery923340224655523735]' title='Morgan Spurlock'><img src='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/screen-shot-2024-04-22-at-8-37-27-pm.png' class='galleryImage' _width='568' _height='434' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:100%;top:-0.94%;left:0%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Morgan Spurlock</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='923340224655523735-imageContainer4' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='923340224655523735-insideImageContainer4' style='position:relative;margin:1px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/screen-shot-2024-04-22-at-8-23-01-pm_orig.png' rel='lightbox[gallery923340224655523735]' title='Chef Greg Leon tests local produce at Amalinda'><img src='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/screen-shot-2024-04-22-at-8-23-01-pm.png' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='532' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:112.78%;top:0%;left:-6.39%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Chef Greg Leon tests local produce at Amalinda</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='923340224655523735-imageContainer5' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='923340224655523735-insideImageContainer5' style='position:relative;margin:1px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/screen-shot-2024-04-22-at-3-51-42-pm_orig.png' rel='lightbox[gallery923340224655523735]' title='Venice Williams E.D., for Alices Garden Urban Farm'><img src='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/screen-shot-2024-04-22-at-3-51-42-pm.png' class='galleryImage' _width='765' _height='432' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:132.81%;top:0%;left:-16.41%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Venice Williams E.D., for Alices Garden Urban Farm</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='923340224655523735-imageContainer6' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='923340224655523735-insideImageContainer6' style='position:relative;margin:1px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/rooftop-garden_orig.jpeg' rel='lightbox[gallery923340224655523735]' title='Nate Haban films rooftop garden at Clock Shadow Creamery'><img src='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/rooftop-garden.jpeg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='450' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:133.33%;top:0%;left:-16.67%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Nate Haban films rooftop garden at Clock Shadow Creamery</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='923340224655523735-imageContainer7' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='923340224655523735-insideImageContainer7' style='position:relative;margin:1px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/magid-sc8-h-k-roof-panels-00-04-22-11-still003_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery923340224655523735]' title='WVP, Intelligent Generation, and MAGID at the rooftop array'><img src='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/magid-sc8-h-k-roof-panels-00-04-22-11-still003.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='450' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:133.33%;top:0%;left:-16.67%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>WVP, Intelligent Generation, and MAGID at the rooftop array</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><div id='923340224655523735-imageContainer8' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='923340224655523735-insideImageContainer8' style='position:relative;margin:1px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75%;overflow:hidden;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/img-2694_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery923340224655523735]' title='Commercial solar array at MAGID for Intelligent Generation'><img src='https://www.worldviewpro.com/uploads/2/7/4/4/27440945/img-2694.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='450' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:133.33%;top:0%;left:-16.67%' /><div class='galleryCaptionHolder partialImageGalleryCaption' style=''>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInnerBg'></div>					<div class='galleryCaptionHolderInner galleryCaptionsVisible'>						<div class='galleryCaptionInnerTextHolder'>							<div class='galleryCaptionInnerText'>Commercial solar array at MAGID for Intelligent Generation</div>						</div>					</div>				</div></a></div></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span></div> 				<div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIRACLE QUEST PART 1, ITALY!!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/miracle-quest-part-1-italy]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/miracle-quest-part-1-italy#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:38:48 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/miracle-quest-part-1-italy</guid><description><![CDATA[As Easter approaches, it's a good time to reflect on one of our favorite TV productions I worked on,&nbsp;Miracle Quest, on Travel Channel.&nbsp;From the stigmata of Padre Pio in Italy, or the many miraculous visions of The Virgin in France, to the rebirth of the American Indian White Buffalo tradition, this series provides viewers with a sense of adventure and open-minded curiosity as it examines the theories, questions the authorities, and speaks with those who've experienced miracles first-ha [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span>As Easter approaches, it's a good time to reflect on one of our favorite TV productions I worked on,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.worldviewpro.com/">Miracle Quest</a><span>, on Travel Channel.&nbsp;</span><span>From the stigmata of Padre Pio in Italy, or the many miraculous visions of The Virgin in France, to the rebirth of the American Indian White Buffalo tradition, this series provides viewers with a sense of adventure and open-minded curiosity as it examines the theories, questions the authorities, and speaks with those who've experienced miracles first-hand.<br></span><br><span>The teaser below takes you to the first stop, Italy, to meet Vatican experts, locals, and believers who come from all over the world, moved by their faith. Our travels through Italy's historic cities and countryside, from&nbsp;</span><span>coast to&nbsp;</span><span>coast,&nbsp;</span><span>&#8203;navigating the mountainous terrains and active volcanoes, gave us unique access to those that have experienced miracles.&nbsp;</span><br><span><br>I was fortunate enough to be the Director of Photography alongside two brilliant women, multilingual producer & director&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.mathildebittner.com/" target="_blank">Mathilde Bittner</a><span>, and host & theology expert&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/flavia-colgan-2b006858/" target="_blank">Flavia Colgan</a><span>. Shooting multiple locations in approximately one week, was not without its challenges. The budget was snug for sure, requiring us to use second tier equipment to get top tier results. The support crew were young and hungry and learning curves were steep, but everyone stepped up, and took on the day to day challenge. Many have gone on to be brilliant directors, producers and visionaries in their own right, like&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.cameraexperiment.com/" target="_blank">James Mann</a><span>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthobin/" target="_blank">Matt Hobin</a><span>. Mathilde had a clear vision and always communicated it with grace, despite sometimes little sleep due to last minute logistical changes, or rewrites. What a model she was, setting the tone for everyone.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span>NEXT STOP: FRANCE</span><br><span>&#8203;"Like" this if you'd like us to post more clips.</span><br><br><span>CONTACT&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.worldviewpro.com/">WORLD VIEW</a><span>&nbsp;FOR ANY PRODUCTION NEEDS, AT HOME OR ABROAD 847-561-0576</span><br></div><div><div id="891529935778915232" align="center" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/923927673?h=18376f3a6c" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/923927673">Miracle Quest tease, EP1, ITALY</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/worldviewpro">World View Productions</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXPLORE THE CUTTING EDGE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/explore-the-cutting-edge-of-renewable-energy-technology]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/explore-the-cutting-edge-of-renewable-energy-technology#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.worldviewpro.com/news/explore-the-cutting-edge-of-renewable-energy-technology</guid><description><![CDATA[Telling the stories of the renewable energy revolution is nothing new to us at World View Productions, Ltd, but it is still an honor when we connect with some of the early adopters.Intelligent Generation, a leader in empowering businesses to engage in the clean energy grid, called upon WVP owner Bob Maraist to produce an engaging and informative general awareness video that would inspire businesses to learn more about IG's capabilities and&nbsp;software. IG's clients like MAGID, G&amp;W, and Abt [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">Telling the stories of the renewable energy revolution is nothing new to us at World View Productions, Ltd, but it is still an honor when we connect with some of the early adopters.<br /><br /><a href="https://intelgen.com/" target="_blank">Intelligent Generation</a>, a leader in empowering businesses to engage in the clean energy grid, called upon WVP owner Bob Maraist to produce an engaging and informative general awareness video that would inspire businesses to learn more about IG's capabilities and&nbsp;software. IG's clients like MAGID, G&amp;W, and Abt, have some of the largest, most cutting edge solar energy systems in the country. The scale of their rooftop solar panels, the varying battery storage, and micro-grid distribution systems were the backdrop to their testimonials stating the benefits they get thanks to working with the Intelligent Generation team.<br /><br />Before going on location Bob helped the IG team recognize the DOZENS of additional opportunities WVP can deliver from the initial shoot. When the initial video was presented to a full house, IG received comments like: "Now I understand what you really do!" The IG team sees new and exciting opportunities to stay connected to their audience by harvesting additional material from the single production. <a href="https://www.worldviewpro.com/marketing.html" target="_blank">Learn more and see the video</a><br /><br />If you are looking to elevate your business through stories in renewable energy capture and storage, and their financial, security, and environmental benefits, contact World View Productions at 847-561-0576, or <a href="mailto:Bob Maraist <bmaraist@worldviewpro.com>"><span><span><span style="color:rgb(94, 94, 94)">bmaraist@worldviewpro.com</span></span></span></a>.</div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='681430723187455773-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'><div id='681430723187455773-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='681430723187455773-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:5px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; 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