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Have you ever kissed a dead fish? The short film Hands on the Future explains why kissing a fish, wearing socks on their hands, and piloting a skipjack all help to instill a love for the Chesapeake Bay in the next generation. Filmmakers visited with children and the environmental educators who inspire them to treasure the Chesapeake Bay through a multitude of hands-on experiences. Hands on the Future, will air on Maryland Public Television this April as part of Chesapeake Bay week.
Filmmaker Bios
Vicki Hayes: Producer and Editor
An educator for over 20 years, Vicki is now developing a second career in filmmaking. In her third year at American University’s School of Communication, she has narrowed her interests to documentary filmmaking specifically about education, children, and the environment.
Irene A. Magafan: Director and Camera
Irene is a graduate student at American University’s School of Communication in the Film & Media Arts Program. Her passion and concentration both lie in directing and producing wildlife and environmental films. Irene has also worked as an actor on HBO’s "The Sopranos" and "The Wire." She is also a freelance voice over artist and is currently working for National Geographic Television.
Jennifer Harris: Camera
Jennifer is currently a senior film major at American University in Washington, DC. Her focus is on social and scientific documentary film. She is just beginning her professional career, having recently worked as a production assistant on the Discovery Health Channel’s "Birth Day Live," and the commercial filming of "Lumb-R-Grip."
Daniela Echevarria: Sound and Editor
Daniela Echevarria is a Multimedia Design and Development major and Communication minor undergraduate at American University. She enhanced her design skills by working behind the scenes as a summer intern creating graphic images for MSNBC'sTM Television Show "The MOST" with Alison Stewart. Last year, Daniela participated in an overseas internship in London and experienced new concepts in the industry. She is interested in entering a challenging media corporation when she graduates in May 2007 and is currently working on her website, which will showcase her portfolio online.