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ALISON HILL'S Award-winning Documentary Mountin' Hopes

Rider, Jenna Nagle, and instructor, Katie Hadden, at Mountin' Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center, Mars Hill, NC Part 1 , Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Part 5	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. Please click here to view a promo piece produced by Seren Media. Produced, written, directed, shot and edited by Alison Hill
Animalvision Above: An adult alligator relaxes by a pond. Photo: Alison Hill Click to watch: Part 1, Part 2	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.
	*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.
Hillary Clinton Rally Photo: Alison Hill	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.
Click here to watch this episode	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. A Seren Media production
Click here to watch this episode	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, 02.25.06 KBDI Channel 12, Denver, CO - PBS Affiliate Executive Producer/Writer/Producer/Host - Alison Hill. A Seren Mediaproduction

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.
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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.
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Alison Hill's extensive international journalism experience includes the development and production of a PBS series Global Agenda - a discussion program exploring world political, economic and social issues. See below for topics Alison has covered on this show, most notably a special interview with Paul Rusesabagina, the 'real' Hotel Rwanda hero. In addition, Alison often discusses U.S. foreign policy issues on BBC Radio Wales News; past topics include the Georgia/Russia conflict, Burma, the war on terror, the Iraq War, the Middle East Peace Process and various breaking news stories. As an investigative journalist for a Welsh current affairs show, Y Byd ar Bedwar (The World on Four) Alison researched many stories with a global impact. During the Kosovo conflict in the late nineties, Alison conducted a poignant interview with a group of Kosovar refugees who had fled their war torn country. She also interviewed Siham Hamdan, one of only six female members of the Baghdad City Council.

FALUN GONG Documentary
In early pre-production stages - a full-length documentary investigating the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. Sponsors welcome!
Falun Gong is an advanced practice for the Mind and Body, deeply rooted in traditional Chinese culture. The practice is based on the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Tolerance.

Falun Gong on Global Agenda
This program examines the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China, including recent reports of alleged organ harvesting. With special guests: torture vicitm Dr. Charles Lee, recently released from a three year sentence in a Chinese prison, and from New York City, Dr. Wenyi Wang - who was arrested for protesting the Chinese government's treatment of Falun Gong practitioners during an official White House ceremony for Chinese Communist leader, Hu Jintao.
Includes footage from China and the U.S. More info: www.faluninfo.net www.falundafa.org

Alison Hill's Global Agenda Highlights:

The Civil War In Uganda - the premiere episode of Global Agenda - and one of Alison's favorites. The program examines the complex, on-going civil war in Northern Uganda and its devastating effects on civilians. Extensive research yielded compelling guest panelists who were able to articulate first-hand accounts of this under-reported humanitarian disaster and provide exclusive footage from Uganda.

                        Chaim Yavin A conversation with Chaim Yavin - Israel's veteran news anchorman - often dubbed the Walter Cronkite of Israel. Includes insightful footage from the documentary series on the West Bank and Gaza, "Land of the Settlers" for which Chaim Yavin has been harshly criticized from both sides of the political spectrum in Israel.  Chaim has a four-decade career in broadcasting and has provided extensive coverage of the Middle East conflict.

Anita Heiss with Global Agenda host
Reggie Rivers on set in Denver
Focus on Contemporary Indigenous Australia
Anita Heiss, Associate Professor at Macquaire University in Sydney, joins Reggie Rivers for a discussion on the status of Aborigines in modern day Australia.
Heiss is a member of the Wiradjuri Nation of New South Wales and is one of Australia's most prolific and well-known indigenous authors.

        Dr. Kevin Bales, President,
             "Free The Slaves"
Human Trafficking/Modern Slavery
Alison has produced two shows concerning the appalling practice of human trafficking and modern slavery worldwide. She worked with one of the nation's top experts on this subject and with the world renowned organization Free the Slaves; exposing viewers to the horrifying circumstances facing an estimated 27 million people enslaved worldwide in virtually every country - including the U.S.A. Footage of young girls being smuggled across the U.S./Mexican border shows the extent of the sex trade here and abroad, and stone cutters from a small community in India add an element of hope as they recall their successful fight for freedom.

           The Falun Gong Emblem
Falun Dafa (Falun Gong) is an advanced practice for the Mind and Body, deeply rooted in traditional Chinese culture. The practice is based on the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Tolerance. However Falun Gong was banned in July 1999 by former Chinese leader, Jiang Zemin, who viewed the growing populairty of this practice as a threat to his power. He launched a brutal persecution campaign against practitioners and since then thousands have been detained, tortured and sent to forced labor camps. As Porducer of Global Agenda Alison was able to fly two very special guests in from New York to participate on the show. Dr. Charles Lee was imprisoned for three years in China and was tortured for his beliefs. Dr. Wenyi Wang was arrested outside the Whitehouse for protesting the visit of Communist Chinese leader Hu Jintao.

Europe - a world power to rival the USA? T.R. Reid, Rocky mountain Bureau chief for the Washington Post, shares his expertise on European economics, politics and government. He is the author of 'The United States of Europe'

Other topics covered by Alison Hill for Global Agenda
The Israel/Lebanon war
The future of
the International
Space Program
The Iraqi government
Military reservists in Iraq
GM Foods
World poverty
Global Warming
Women in India
United Nations Reform
Political Prisoners
Engineers Without Borders
Iran
The USA Patriot Act
Domestic spying
WTO
World Disease
Modern day China

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.