JJMac Productions Releases New Documentary Following Christmas Tree Farmers During Rising Inflation

Dec 28, 2021 | Business

 JJMAC Productions, an award-winning independent documentary production company, announced today the digital release of Timber: A Sappy Holiday Story, a new documentary featuring two Christmas tree farmers as they prepare for this holiday season amid rising prices and tree shortages.

The short film gives a behind-the-scenes look at the heartfelt and intimate relationships between the farmers as they contend with the impact of inflation and a tree shortage brought on by the 2008 recession. Timber: A Sappy Holiday Story gives viewers a peek into the work involved in one of America’s oldest holiday traditions, and the tender moments that arise in this annual journey to find the perfect tree.

As consumers headed into this holiday season, they were met with higher prices for Christmas trees. According to economists, the price for both live and artificial trees jumped 10 to 30 percent this year. However, the cause of the increase was more directly tied to the 2008 recession and farmers’ decision to plant fewer trees more than a decade ago because of dwindling demand.

“It would typically cost $2,800 to get a load of trees from Canada, now it’s $4,000,” said Jack Sangillo, a farmer on Anne Ellen Farms and one of the main protagonists of the film. His father purchased the land twenty years ago and converted it from a potato farm to a Christmas trees farm.

“These farmers help fulfill our Christmas traditions year after year,” said Jamie Macdonald, director and producer of Timber: A Sappy Holiday Story. “In somewhat of a gray and dark time, it’s important to shed light on a tradition that we may subconsciously take for granted. The growing, maintaining, and caring for a Christmas tree is a lot more intense and unpredictable that many may be aware of, especially in the world in which we live today.”

To view the film, visit jjmacproductions.com.

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Amas Productions: A production company founded by Fuad Al-Qrize

Aug 15, 2021 | Business

Although artistic production is no longer a very complex and difficult process as it was in the past, thanks to the availability of resources and technological progress in all aspects of life, this does not necessarily mean that the process is a happy picnic, a good artistic production process still needs a great care and attention to every detail, so that the work comes out in the best possible way.

These ideas were exactly what was on the mind of the Yemeni producer, musician and writer Fuad Al-Qrize, when he decided to take the second step in his career, which is to establish a production company, which will be the main headquarters through which he can do  his work, and be responsible for managing the business for himself and for other artists, Fuad’s futuristic vision took into account the need to establishment so that the work would come out to the recipient in the best way, and in this way Fuad Al-Qrize can devote himself to the rest of the works in his own production process.

Over the years, Amas Productions Company, the production company founded by Fuad Al-Qrize, has been able to produce works that are considered among the most important works in the Yemeni artistic arena and on the Arab area as well.

In addition to its production of the series Sada AlMadhi, which is a journey in the heritage of the right and constitutes a historical reference to the right, the company has presented many important productions over the years of its work, and perhaps the “Tranim Yamanieh” work and “Yemen Gate of Glory” is one of the most important works presented by the company because It deals with an important historical stage in Yemen from another perspective.

 

ASR Media Productions Nominated for Two Mid-Atlantic Emmys®

Aug 7, 2021 | Books, Business

The ASR Media team was proposed for distinction in television production.

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HELLERTOWN, Pa. – Aug. 5, 2021 – PRLog — Award-winning ASR Media Productions (ASR Media) received two 2021 Emmy® nominations for work that aired between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2021. The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (https://natasmid-atlantic.org/) announced the nominations this afternoon during a live stream presentation.

Title: The PEAK TV: Season 16 Episode 9

Category: Magazine Program

Individual Nominees:

  • Ashley Russo, Executive Producer
  • Kenneth Szydlow, Executive Producer
  • Katie Santana, Director of Photography
  • Katie Pressler, Associate Producer and Editor
  • Abby Mutschler, Editor

Title: Construction 101: Let’s Build Camp Empowers Girls

Category: Education/Schools – Short Form Content (Single Story)

Individual Nominees:

  • Ashley Russo, Executive Producer
  • Kenneth Szydlow, Executive Producer
  • Katie Pressler, Associate Producer
  • Dylan Sweeney, Editor and Camera Operator

“COVID-19 completely shifted the world, and ASR Media wasn’t immune to the difficulties of working during a pandemic. From telling stories virtually to producing virtual and hybrid events, I’m extremely proud of how my team adapted to overcome these unprecedented challenges. We couldn’t be more grateful for all our clients and viewers in the Lehigh Valley and beyond for entrusting us to share their stories,” said Ashley Russo, President and Executive Producer of ASR Media Productions and host of St. Luke’s HealthNow and The PEAK TV.

ASR Media has been nominated for 20 Mid-Atlantic Emmy® awards and awarded four statues since 2012. The production company produces The PEAK TV and co-produces St. Luke’s HealthNow with St. Luke’s University Health Network. Both programs air as part of St. Luke’s Monday night line-up on WFMZ-Channel 69.

“St. Luke’s University Health Network is thrilled to be a long-term partner of ASR Media and a trusted COVID-19 resource. We’re committed to sharing reliable information with the community through St. Luke’s HealthNow and The PEAK TV,” stated Executive Producer Ken Szydlow. “It’s gratifying to see our impact on the Lehigh Valley recognized with two Emmy nominations.”

Szydlow and Russo also wish to acknowledge and thank Barry Fisher and WFMZ-Channel 69 for the continued support of St. Luke’s HealthNow, The PEAK TV, and the shared vision to focus on the Lehigh Valley as a valued community.

The 2021 NATAS Mid-Atlantic Emmy® Awards will be held on September 25, 2021.

About ASR Media Productions

ASR Media Productions, creators of meaningful media such as Emmy® award-winning The PEAK TV, Lehigh Valley’s premier lifestyle program airing locally on WFMZ – Channel 69 and nationally on DrTV. ASR Media Productions specializes in video and television production services, creative direction and writing, documentary storytelling, commercial concept and development, event recaps, and media training as well as marketing and social media placement that complement and enhance a company’s existing efforts. ASR Media assists in the development of effective strategies for creating relationships between businesses and their key audiences.  Each customized project is designed to meet our client’s immediate and long-term goals. www.asrmediaproductions.com

Shire Productions’ British Actress Narrates Dogsledding Documentary “Heartprints in the Snow”

Jul 20, 2021 | Business

 Janine Gateland gives an exceptional performance narrating the dogsledding documentary “Heartprints in the Snow.” She said, “It’s a very moving documentary that shows you so much about the sport that I never personally knew. I had so much fun working on the project and being a part of it. There is a lot of controversy over dogsledding so it’s important that we get the message out there that this is a very safe and fun sport for the dogs and their team.”

The show’s creator and host Robert Michael, highlights the unique sport and the special bond that is formed between musher and dog. He says, “It’s a documentary that is different from the rest. There have been plenty of movies made on the bonds such as ‘8 Below’ and ‘Call of the Wild.’ But none highlight the extreme bond between man and dog in this very healthy sport as a documentary. Janine takes you on the journey from Michigan to Texas to Los Angeles.”

Ms. Gateland has also just finished filming the TV series “Girl Chill.” Playing, Amy, a 30 something looking for love in the big city. Currently in post-production, the show is set for big things.

Janine is also set to perform in many Shire Productions movies and TV shows.

“Heartprints in the Snow” aired on Monday throughout Michigan on the Muskegon Channel. But you can still catch it On Demand with Roku and Amazon Fire TV.

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