Seren Media Productions

ALISON HILL'S award-winning Documentary Mountin' Hopes

TRT: 00:30:00 A Seren Media Production - original air date 01/01/08, URTV Channel 20, Asheville, NC.
This award-winning documentary explores the innumerable benefits of therapeutic riding, and was shown repeatedly throughout 2008. The film received a special screening at the Asheville Fine Arts Theater, March 1, 2008. Shot on location in Mars Hill, N.C. Alison Hill spent several weeks at mountin' Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center, filming with staff, volunteers, riders and horses. SEREN MEDIA hopes you enjoy this documentary as much as we enjoyed creating it. Copies are available for purchase.
Please click here to view a promo piece produced by Seren Media. Produced, written, directed, shot and edited by Alison Hill
Please click the following five links to view this 30 minute documentary: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5

              



Above: An adult alligator relaxes by a pond.
Photo: Alison Hill

Animalvision
A Seren Media Production, March 2009
For the first episode Seren Media goes on the hunt for some great alligator footage and explores the world of these magnificent reptiles.
The American alligator, Alligator mississippiensis
is the largest reptile in North America. They can be found all over the southeastern United States, including Florida, southern Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama and parts of North and South Carolina.
Shot on Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Click here to watch Part 1, Part 2



                                                                                                                                          

 


Obama in Asheville - TRT: 00:55:00, October 2008
Seren Media in association with Crooked Alignment Productions. 
A non-partisan production!
Barack Obama speaks to a crowd of 28,000 people at
Asheville High School. Alison Hill mingles with supporters, asking some challenging questions about the Election and presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama.
Production team: Alison Hill (producer/camera/interviewer) , Jonathon Czarny (producer/camera), Andrew Hill (Production Asst.) and Marcia Grillo (camera)
Edited by Jonathon Czarny and Alison Hill.

 
Photo: Alison Hill

Hillary Clinton in Asheville, TRT:01:00:00
A Seren Media Production
Alison Hill films HIllary Clinton speaking at the Asheville Civic Center, during the New York Senator's bid for the Democratic Party nomination.
Alison 'battles' among network cameramen and reporters for close up shots of Hillary as she mingles outside with the crowd.

Produced, shot and edited by Alison Hill.




A Seren Media Production, in association with LostArts
Quantum Factor- Episode 1,TRT:00:26:30
Interview with William Arntz, creator of the movie 'What the Bleep do We Know!?'
Broadcast dates: 02.05.06, 02.25.06KBDI Channel 12, Denver, CO - PBS Affiliate
Exec. Producer/Writer/Producer/Host - Alison Hill
Click here to watch

Quantum Factor - Episode 2,TRT: 00:26:30
Interview with Dr. Joe Dispenza. Broadcast dates: September and October 2006.
KBDI Channel 12, Denver, CO - PBS Affiliate
Executive Producer/Writer/Producer/Host - Alison Hill.
Click here to watch



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Below are links to Alison Hill's work as correspondent with www.Zootoo.com Watch videos and read the print article.

 
  (Pet Pulse Photo by Jordan 
  Orberg , Design by Tim Mattson)

'Kill List' E-mails Save Shelter Dogs from Death
July 24, 2008

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- A South Carolina animal shelter is going to new lengths to avoid putting animals down, by sending out mass “death row” notices via e-mail.
Rosie, a 5-year-old Beagle, was featured on one of these e-mails. She was at the Greenville County Animal Shelter, and was unadoptable because of severe health problems. The e-mail, referring to Rosie and another dog on death row, said, “They will both be euthanized tomorrow at 8 a.m. unless someone speaks for them.”
Click here for video link and article.

 Dispelling the myth of Wolf Dogs
May 23, 2008

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. -- The term “wolfdog” inspires trepidation in many people, who think they are wild and dangerous animals. But Nancy Brown, president of Full Moon Farm, a non-profit rescue and sanctuary for wolfdogs, in Black Mountain, N.C., says these fears are unfounded and fueled purely by an unsupported myth.
She claims that when treated properly wolfdogs are no more dangerous than any other pet dog.
Click here for video link and article


 

Woman Saving America's only Marsupial
April 13, 2008

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- The opossum, or possum as it’s commonly known, is probably best known for its ability to fake death. But for many people these animals are little more than pests, and such misconceptions have led to their needless suffering over the years.
Click here for video link and article


Pepper the Possum pictured left.


 
 

High School Adopts 22 Cats and Dogs
February 19, 2008

ASHVILLE, N.C. – Teachers often admit the best way for students to learn is through hands-on experience, but Reynolds High School has taken this adage to the next level.
On January 31, the high school adopted 10 dogs and 12 cats from the All Creatures Great and Small Animal Shelter in Hendersonville.
The shelter had recently been forced to close due to concerns over animal welfare and the animals were left with no place to go.
Click here for video link and article

 

Nibbles Sides with Phil on Long Winter
February 6, 2008

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - According to Nibbles the groundhog, there’s six more weeks of winter.
Nibbles made her Groundhog Day debut at the Western North Carolina Nature Center, where she appeared with actress Andie MacDowell, a star of the 1993 movie “Groundhog Day.”
Surrounded by adoring fans, 10 month-old Nibbles saw her own shadow. If tradition serves, that means spring will not be coming early in 2008.
Click here for video and article

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Seren Media is proud to announce its affiliation with Olympus Films+, LLC. Alison Hill is currently working as a consulting producer on an extraordinary project headed by award-winning filmmaker, Donald L. Vasicek, owner of Olympus Films.   

 

 "The Sand Creek Massacre "
 is an examination of an open wound in the souls of the Cheyenne and Arapaho  people  as told from their perspective.
On November 29, 1864, 700 Colorado troops slaughtered over 460 peace-seeking Cheyenne and Arapaho children, elders and women under its protection. The act became known as the Sand Creek Massacre.
This film project chronicles that horrific 19th century event and its effect on the 21st century struggle for respectful co-existence between white and native plains cultures.  
The Sand Creek Massacre Documentary Film Project consists of eight parts:
1. Award-winning trailer (1:45) www.donvasicek.com- To view click on Sand Creek Massacre , then Trailer.
2. Award-winning documentary short (6:37) www.donvasicek.com. Click on Shop.
3. Three Educational Videos (In post production) 4. Two-hour, six-part series, documentary film titled: "Ghosts of Sand Creek" (goes into production when funding is raised). For information go to www.donvasicek.com and click on Sand Creek Massacre, then on Proposal.
5. Book (will be written when funding is in place)
6. Interactive Media (Goes into production when funding is secured)
7. Curriculum/Lesson Plans (completed and available) go to www.donvasicek.com and click on Shop.
8. Study Guide (completed and available) at www.donvasicek.com- click on Shop.This project targets schools, colleges, universities, libraries, museums, television, cable and theater.

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War Games - TRT 00:03:00
Broadcast on PBS - KBDI Channel 12, Denver, CO. 06/26/04 and URTV Channel 20, Asheville, NC.

Do children exposed to violent, war-themed video games become desensitized to the very real and devastating consequences of war? Includes disturbing visuals of some of the casualties of the war in Iraq, mostly children.
A short film conceived, produced, directed and written by Alison Hill. Assistant Director: Andrew HIll

 

 
Foreign Relations TRT 00:15:00

A documentary broadcast on PBS, which follows the case of Irishman Ciaran Ferry and his struggle with the U.S. immigration authorities. Ciaran Ferry, a former IRA member, faces deportation after authortities accuse him of lying about his past to gain entry into the US. Is he a danger to society as the INS claim? Or a victim of over-zealous post 9/11 policies?
Produced by Alison HIll and Heather Dalton
Written and narrated by Alison HIll.

 
Michael Moore speaks out in Denver

Michael Moore on gun violence Broadcast: 10.25.02

A short film featuring Michael Moore and Tom Mauser, the parent of a Columbine school shooting victim. This was filmed at a panel discussion hosted by the Starz International Film Festival during the world premiere of the documentary movie "Bowling for Columbine" in Denver, Colorado. A strong and controversial piece that questions the prevalence of  gun violence in American society.
Produced, Directed and Written by Alison Hill