Articles by Ellen Donnelly

July 4, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

My Wellness Center (Video)

Producer: Monique Costa Mrs. Evadne Yu helps people in her community with one of the most important things that we take for granted; our wellness. Technicians: Brett Young Editors: Stephan Leard Shernet Dixon – James

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July 3, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

What Makes a Good Documentary? (Photos)

Our campers are learning all the elements of Documentary Filmmaking. What is a wide shot, are you ready for your close-up? Research- research – research makes a great documentary. How do we get folks to tell us their secrets? Develop Interview techniques. How do you make a great Documentary? Practice – Practice- Practice Yesterday we […]

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July 1, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

#docsinprogressrocks. Tell Everybody (Photos)

Did you hear? MCM and Docs in Progress have joined together this summer. You ask for more youth programs and we’ve teamed up to do just that. Our Documentary Camp started today with nine inspiring filmmakers and six enthusiastic interns. Let’s meet the gang. Meet our College interns, Scott Goodin, Jeremy Sultan, Hannah Myers, Samantha […]

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June 28, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

Maryland Fuel Tax Increase (Video)

Producer: Victoria Sidjabat Its about public news information about Maryland Fuel Tax Increase which just signed by MD Governor Martin O’Malley (Bill # 1515). This production tell the viewers the background, the purpose and when it will effective start and finish. I also pick one resident of Montgomery County opinion (an interview) about that new […]

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June 28, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

One Child Making a Difference (Video)

Producer: Shernet Dixon-James Brianne is only five years old, but she knows what it means to help children in need. For the past three years-with strong support from family and friends, Brianne has been volunteering and helping children in Jamaica. Tecnicians: Patricia Perry-Burgess Editors: Gaynelle Evans Victoria Sidjabat

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June 25, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

Summer Time Fun

Summer is here and our camps are off to a great start. This year MCM has partnered with Docs in Progress to offer two great opportunities for our young filmmakers. The first camp “Youth Documentary Summer Camp” starts this Monday and runs for 2 weeks. I met some of the families and they are excited […]

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April 23, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

Mercy Health Clinic (Video)

The Clinic of Mercy to whom is in need. Produced by Marcio Moria.  The Mercy Health Clinic helps Montgomery County low income and uninsured residents to get the medical services and medications they need. John Kleiderer, Clinic Executive Director talks about who is eligible for services at the clinic as well as the many doctors and […]

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April 17, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

Rockville High School Presents ” Hairspray”

Come out this weekend and enjoy the Rockville High School production of John Water’s very own  “HAIRSPRAY” Tickets are on sale at the boxoffice, Adults $10.  Students $8. Perfomances are on Thursday April 18th @7pm, Friday April 19th @7pm, Saturday April 20th @ 2pm & 7pm.   All shows will be dedicated to the memory […]

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April 3, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

Au revoir “Dance du Jour”

Sadly, MCM is saying goodbye to Ellen Engle and Dr. Marc Shapanek of Flying Feet Enterprises and the producers of one of MCM’s signature shows “Dance du Jour.”  They’ve been dancing and teaching in the Washington DC area since 1989. Ellen helped found her college dance team. Marc, meanwhile, learned to waltz from his mother […]

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March 27, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

A Life Well Lived (Video)

Produced by Ayman Alsaid. “A Life Well Lived” is about David Carrier who works as Chief Economist for the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. His professional life is stressful and demands much of his time and attention. In this video, David talks about what he does to achieve life work balance including riding his […]

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