Articles by Ellen Donnelly

March 26, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

Jonathan Grant: A Mentor For Our Youth (Video)

Produced by Timothy Howard. Jonathan Grant, a longtime Montgomery County resident talks about his life, education and his passion to teach our youth. Jonathan also discusses the importance of teaching athletes to be a student first and respect others most of all, their parents. Technician: Will Risso Editor: Eric Eggleton Learn about upcoming classes at […]

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March 23, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

Playhouse 90 Presents: Choices (Video)

Produced by Phil Fabrizio. It is a story about a young actress who grew up near the Rose Bowl in California. After early success and disappointment in Los Angeles she starts a new life and family eventually moving to the Washington Metro Area and revitalizes her acting career by snagging various roles in period and […]

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March 22, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

Artist Anu Das: A Dream for Change (Video)

 Produced by Suneeta Misra.   Anu Das is an Artist who lives in Montgomery County and uses different materials to create artwork that focuses on social issues related to women and children. Some of these issues are female foeticide, or the practice of aborting a female fetus practiced widely in India, gender inequality, and violence against […]

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February 28, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

“Vision 2013” A Studio Producer Project (Video)

Shannan Burrell anchors Vision 2013 the latest project produced by MCM students. Enjoy Debbie Edewor’s interview with Chidinma Dureke a very talented, young visual artist and find out what inspires her.  Dance to the music of Gabriel Williams, he infuses a traditional blend of African tunes with modern hip-hop. Run with the coordinator of the Baltimore chapter of  Black […]

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February 9, 2013 | Ellen Donnelly

MCM’s Field Producer Projects (Video)

MCM’s Field Producers worked hard to produce their video projects empowering our community one story at a time. Take a look at this playlist. Learn about upcoming classes at MCM if you would like to learn to create. A Beautiful View of Amantani Produced by Dan Cilo. Getting off the beaten path makes us appreciate […]

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December 26, 2012 | Ellen Donnelly

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A Beautiful View of Amantani (Video)

Produced by Dan Cilo. Getting off the beaten path makes us appreciate the life we’ve created here at home all the more. Amantani is an island surrounded by Lake Titicaca at 12,507 ft. above sea level in the Puno region of southern Peru. The beauty of the vistas and the friendliness of the people make […]

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December 22, 2012 | Ellen Donnelly

Courtney Lee and Abel Alfonso

“The Valley” by Courtney and Abel

Montgomery Community Media (MCM) interns, Courtney Lee and Abel Alfonso, have been busy creating their show, “The Valley.” In this video, Courtney and Abel showcase happenings at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown. Enjoy episode one of “The Valley.” Visit Courtney and Abel’s blog to learn more about MCM’s media interns.

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December 19, 2012 | Ellen Donnelly

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One Vote (Video)

Produced by Daniel Garcia. Every election year gives an opportunity to the next generation of first time voters to let their voice be heard. Here are the views and opinions of one of those young minds for your entertainment. Enjoy. Learn about upcoming classes at MCM, learn many ways to connect with your community. Producer: […]

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December 16, 2012 | Ellen Donnelly

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Nature Vs Nurture (Video)

Raising a Child in an Urban Setting Produced by Tori Ikeolu Adeyeye. One District of Columbia mother’s perspective on living and raising her son ina an urban setting. Learn about upcoming classes at MCM, learn many ways to connect with your community. Producer: Tori Ikeolu Adeyeye Technicians: Austin Esfandiary, Colin Nygren-Cassels Editor: Phil Fabrizio Talent: […]

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August 27, 2012 | Ellen Donnelly

“Teen Point of View”

Trainer Ellen Donnelly directed MCM’s  inaugural summer DV camp for middle schoolers. Within two weeks, together, eight tallented students produced, wrote and acted in the show: “Teen Point of View.”  The show will air on our channels (The Montgomery Channel 21 and Access.19 on Comcast, Verizon & RCN), our website, (mymcmedia.org) and on YouTube.com/mymcmedia. Enjoy the program here:

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