Executive Producer/Camera
The Gay Marriage Thing
Finally, the one documentary on this topic that families can watch together! This is the film to open a dialogue between Americans on differing sides of this sensitive issue.
The Gay Marriage Thing is Now Available to educators and home viewers alike through our NYC distributor The Cinema Guild (Educators' rates listed; home viewers must call The Cinema Guild at 800-723-5522 to order at the $29.95 home video rate).
Whatever people think about same-sex marriage, people are thinking about it. And talking about it. And battling for it. And opposing it. On November 18, 2003, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) of Massachusetts ruled that it was unconstitutional to ban any same-gender couple from civil Marriage. They gave the state six months to prepare town clerks for issuing Marriage licenses to gay and lesbian citizens. And on May 17, 2004, Massachusetts became the first state in the country to issue Marriage licenses to same-gender couples. From the anguished pleas of representatives at the Constitutional Convention, to the challenges facing church leaders, to the protesters busing in from out-of-state, there is plenty of public opinion to be had on the grounds of the oldest building on Beacon Hill. The Gay Marriage Thing shows the human beings behind the picket signs and the stories behind the struggles.
I am serving many roles in this compelling documentary production focusing on the politics, the piety, and the people engaged in the same-sex marriage debate in Massachusetts. Most officially as an Executive Producer of the film, along with Director Stephanie Higgins. We want to do something different from any other documentary on this topic -- we want families to be able to watch this together and talk about it. We want people on all sides of the issue to see this program and recognize it as the only one that doesn't condescend but instead, focuses on the humanity shared by all. We want to tell stories that matter; this one definitely qualifies. Check out the official web site at http://www.thegaymarriagething.com.
“Lorre and MasterPeace Productions were an invaluable addition to THE GAY MARRIAGE THING documentary team. Both Lorre’s passion for storytelling and her business sense were the perfect combination for her role as Executive Producer. Her broad filmmaking experience aided us in telling an incredible story and successfully signing with our distributor within a year of completing our film. The experience was so amazing we plan to work with Lorre and MasterPeace on future projects.” ~Stephanie Higgins, Director ("The Gay Marriage Thing"), SassyMedia
Director/Producer/Editor/Camera
Community Day Care/The Community Group
Being a creative type who repeatedly changes hats for different
projects, I could relate to the dilemma Community Day Care, Inc.
had in trying to simplify the multitude of sophisticated programs
they operate. From infant care to preschool to school-age to parent
education to teen mom, the programs serve many thousands of people
in the region, and required a complex, nine-location shoot to
cover the basics in a 15-minute video. The target audience was
equally split; the video needed to speak to potential donors,
new personnel, parents, board members, and current staff, as a
motivational tool. The clarity and impact of the end result gave
Community Day Care the satisfaction of seeing the branches of
their organization on one simple and effective tree.
“Lorre has a unique capability to capture the essence of
a program and a group of people without taking hours of their
time to develop her message. She brings an artist's sensitivity
to her work, incredible insight and the creative capacity to understand
her subjects and tell their story.” ~Sheila Balboni, Executive
Director, The Community Group
Director/Producer/Editor/Camera
Adelante! Youth Center: Moving Forward
A unique after-school program in a predominantly Latino community:
teens earn scholarship money to attend private high schools by
tutoring younger children in English and other subjects. Hugely
successful, and sadly but typically underfunded, Adelante! (“moving
forward” in Spanish) engaged Lorre to create a straightforward
and heartwarming, 8-minute fundraising video. In her quest to
work with more local organizations, Lorre jumped in and eventually
premiered the video to a tear-filled room of 250 at a lucrative
fundraising event.
"Lorre did an amazing job of portraying the emotional impact
of our work. Initially, I was anxious about giving up control
over the content of the video, but Lorre assured me that she understood
what it was that I wanted. I trusted Lorre and she delivered.
Lorre has a true talent for presenting the essential information
while bringing out a full range of emotions from the audience."
~Chris Coleman-Plourde, Executive Director, Adelante!
Director/Producer/Editor/Camera
Various Photo/Music Montages and Event Videos
Your supplied images are edited to music for a special event,
anniversary, birthday, graduation, employee retreat, wedding,
memorial tribute, etc. I love assembling these keepsake videos,
and I especially love the reactions from both client and audience.
For me there is no more powerful combination than that of music
and memories, edited professionally and with great honor. Prices
and specifications vary; please email
me for a quote and include your Name, Address, Phone, and
Occasion/Why You Would Like This Type of Video.
Director/Producer/Editor/Camera
Sandy ‘Spin’ Slade: Beyond
Basketball
My family-friendly documentary following world-renowned basketball
entertainer and speaker, Sandy ‘Spin’ Slade. Celebrated
as one of the best basketball handlers in the world, Slade's greater
gift is her electrifying connection with people. Using basketball
to relate personal stories of doubt, determination and triumph,
Slade inspires millions at halftimes, assemblies and special events.
Beyond Basketball reveals the unique profession and undeniable
aura of an individual who stuns with her skill and motivates with
her meaning. Her language is basketball, but her message is universal.
Read all about this award-winning documentary
here
