SUSAN B. ADES
Senior Film and Video Editor

FEATURE FILMS:

Comedy

POOLING TO PARADISE (2020) 

Produced by Fox Meadow Films, Directed by Caytha Jentis (Bad Parents, The Other F Word) and Roxy Shih. Four people hop in an Uber and embark on a life altering road trip that none of them bargained for

Documentary

LAWRENCE REED HANSEN: SACROSANCT ACCOMPANIST (2016)

Produced by Princess Grace Foundation, Directed by Terese Capucilli (Principle Dancer and Master Instructor of the Martha Graham Dance Company)

An in depth look at the long and esteemed career of Reed Hansen, Martha Graham's prized accompanist, as well as classwork and performances of the Graham technique, executed by students of Juilliard School of Dance led by Terese Capucilli

THE RESCUE OF THE JEWS OF SYRIA episode 7 (2012)

Produced by Turquoise Productions, Director Lisa Ades (Miss America, New York, GI Jews)

The final episode in a series of feature length films documenting the rich history of Syrian-American Jews from 1900-present

CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN (2010)

Produced by Revolution Bookstore Productions, Directed by Jahmani Perry

Wallace Shawn and Andy Zee discuss politics and life in the Obama era

FOR THE NEXT 7 GENERATIONS (2009)

Produced by Laughing Willow Productions, Directed by Bruce and Carole Hart (Free to Be You and Me)

Narrated by Ashley Judd

Winner - Best Documentary and Best of Festival -Talking Circle Indigenous Film Festival, Best Female Film- Red Nation Film Festival, Best Green Film- Heal One World Awareness Festival

A five year journey documenting 13 Indigenous Grandmothers from around the world as they share their wisdom for healing the world

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SHORT FILMS:

Narrative

THE SWEET TASTE OF FREEDOM (2022) drama

Produced by Peninsula Films and Saskia Rifkin, Directed by Matthew Penn, Written by Mark Malone

A man released from custody for the weekend makes life and death decisions he believes he will never regret

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COOKIE (2022) comedy

Written and Directed by Caytha Jentis, FoxMeadow Films Productions

When a woman discovers her husband's sexual secrets she decides to go on her own journey.

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MANDY'S VOICE (2022) drama

Directed byRoxanna Lewis

A teen-age girl on the Autism spectrum and her single Mother, struggle to find a  way to communicate with each other.

APRIL SHOWERS (2021) drama

Directed by Caytha Jentis, Produced by Fox Meadow Films 

Two New Yorkers meet on a park bench during a pandemic.

KING CORONA, ALMOST YOU (2020) comedy, drama

2 short narrative films produced by The Berkshire Media Collaborative and The Great Barrington Public Theatre, Directors Jim Frangione and Diane Pearlman

Life in The Berkshires as written and performed by local artists

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THE CHERRY ORCHARD (2020) comedy

Directed by Carl Sprague. Produced by Jim Frangione

A puppet show short film.  This excerpt of Chekov's masterpiece, performed on an heirloom family puppet stage, showcases the wit and talent of world renowned concept illustrator and designer Carl Sprague

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SEASON OF PASSAGE (2016) drama

Produced and Directed by Catherine Cobb Ryan

An attempt to have another child turns nightmarish on Halloween eve

THE FACE (2011) drama

Produced by Joy Light Productions, Director Elizabeth Browning

A middle age women contemplates a face lift

STUCK IN THE IN-BETWEEN (2010) musical drama

Produced by Ripfest #11, Directed by Matthew Glasson

Created in a 7 day turnaround for the Ripfest #11 Festival

THE SWEET LIFE (2011) comedy

Produced by iMark Films and ROAM Productions, Directed by Mark Cabaroy

2 young men can't seem to stay out of the way of the mob on Staten Island

TULIPS (2012) comedy

Produced by Carries Drazek and Bjornquist Films, Director Whitney Hamilton

A middle age woman notices there may be some work that needs to be done down there

Documentary

THE PINS OF MADELEINE ALBRIGHT (2021)

Produced by Aster Creative and Events DC., Directed by Reuben Atlas

This short doc investigates the unusual collection of brooches the former Secretary of State dons, and how she has used them as diplomatic assets throughout her career as a public figure.

HANGING TREE GUITARS: The Art of Freeman Vines (2020)

Produced by Music Makers Relief Foundation, Tim and Denise Duffy Producers, Directed by Cornelius Lewis

This short film accompanies the groundbreaking exhibition Hanging Tree Guitars at the Greenville Museum of Art in Greenville, North Carolina

NRITYAGRAM: For the Love of Dance (2010)

Produced by Nan Melville Productions, Directed by Nan Melville 

Premiered opening night of the Film Society of Lincoln Center's Dance on Camera Festival

It has been accepted to over 25 film festivals and won 6 awards

13TH STREET THEATRE STORY (2010)

Directed by Melodie Bryant

Documents the long life of a small theatre and the woman who guided it 

SIGNAL 16 (2014)

Directed by Anubhav Bhardwaj

Life aboard an ambulance attended by student EMTs

Art and Experimental

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THE CHERRY ORCHARD excerpt (2020)

Directed by Carl Sprague, Produced by Jim Frangione

Puppet Show rendition of Chekov's masterpiece

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FOR SUNRISE (2018) 

Produced and Choreographed by Hyonok Kim

Dance Film by Korean Choreographer Hyonok Kim

DANCE WITH HORSES (2016) 

Produced and Choreographed by Hyonok Kim

Dance Film by Korean Choreographer Hyonok Kim

PINE TREE (2015) 

Produced and Choreographed by Hyonok Kim

Dance Film by Korean Choreographer Hyonok Kim

PARANOIA IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN (2012) comedy

Produced by Pulling It Together Productions, Directed by Susan B. Ades

Film noir spoof using public domain footage from the 30's and 40's

BOUDOIR CHIT-CHAT (2012)

Produced by Simple Productions, Director Flo Ankah

Young women chat in the boudoir about life and love

WEB SERIES

Comedy

THE OTHER F WORD (2016 season 1, 2017 season 2)

Produced by Fox Meadow Films, Directed by Caytha Jentis and Barbara Kanowitz

This show is an edgy comedy about a group of friends who find that the angst of raising kids may be nothing compared to the angst of starting over after they are grown

Aired on Amazon Prime 2016-2017

14 episodes

SEXY SECRETS OF GREAT ART (2020 season 1, 2021 season 2)

Produced by Fox Meadow Films, Created by Prof. Andrew Lear

Video web series based on a popular art tour at The Metropolitan Museum of Art,  featuring Professor Andrew Lear

9episodes

SOMETHING ABOUT RYAN (2010)

Produced by Too Cool Productions, Director Mark Cabaroy

A hapless young man and his frustrated family get through the days on Staten Island in a 50's sitcom style

10 episodes 

HAPPY MOMMY HUSTLE (2013)

Produced by Kirscherian Productions, Director Debra Kirschner

Everyday worries are worked out by these clever moms in a single scene 

7 episodes

COMEDY PILOTS

TONI (2019)

Produced by Checkmark Productions and Talking Back Pictures, Directed by Cristina Angeles

OVER/UNDER (2018)

Produced by Hucklebuck Productions, Directed by Natalie Johnson

HOLLY DAYS (2018)

Produced by Samgrew Productions

CARRY ON (2015)

Director Elizabeth Browning 

I'M JUST WARMING UP (2014)

Produced by Pulling It Together Productions, Director Joe Locarro

DIPWICK MANOR (2013)

Produced by Brick Houz Productions, Director Roxana Petzold

MERCY MERCY ME (2011)

Produced by Sharp Stick Productions, Director Mark Cabaroy

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SHORT FILM FESTIVALS, TRAILERS, PROMOS, INDUSTRIALS, FUNDRAISERS, GALAS

COVEYCLUB.com (2022)

5th Anniversary video

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2ND STAGE GALA (2021)

3 films honoring Debra Martin Chase and Lynn Nottage, Produced by 2nd Stage, Directed by Patricia McGregor

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Produced by Aster Creative:

NIH RECRUITMENT VIDEOS (12) (2021)

HELEN HAYES AWARDS (3) (2021)

THE PINS OF MADELEINE ALBRIGHT (2021)

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THE NUTCRACKER (2020)

Holiday webcast utilizing archival footage from the ballet's vault from 1980-2016. 45 min rt.

Produced by The Albany Berkshire Ballet, Directed by Carl Sprague

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HOWELL BINKLEY TRIBUTE (2020)

Memorial Webcast honoring the genius lighting designer Howell Binkley (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Aint Too Proud, Come From Away, Hamilton)

Produced by Suspension Productions East, Directed by Joe Locarro

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GREAT BARRINGTON PUBLIC THEATRE VIDEO FESTIVAL (2020)

Online Festival featuring new works by local playwrights

LADY RANDY PROMOTIONAL VIDEO FOR ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT (2019)

A new play written by Anne Undeland, Directed by Jim Frangione 

Produced by Suspension Productions East:

2ND STAGE 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA VIDEO (2019)

MANHATTAN INSTITUTE AWARDS CEREMONY VIDEO (2019)

HOLIDAYS IN HARLEM HOLIDAY PARTY VIDEO FOR MORGAN STANLEY (2018)

MANHATTAN INSTITUTE PANEL DISCUSSION VIDEO (2018)

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Produced by MultiVu:

A CASUAL CONVERSATION/ BRISTOL MEYERS/SXSW VIDEO DISCUSSION ON CANCER DRUGS (2018)

KARYOPHARM HR VIDEO PROMOTING NEW DRUG THERAPY (2018)

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PACIFIC SHAVING COMPANY WEBSITE VIDEOS OF NEW PRODUCTS (2) (2013, 2015)

KILLIAN AND THE COMEBACK KID FEATURE FILM TRAILER (2018)

Producer Karmic Release, Director Taylor A. Purdee

FOSTER ON WEBSITE PROMOTION FOR FOSTER CARE ORGANIZATION (2018)

THE BERKSHIRE PLAYWRIGHTS LAB ANNUAL FUNDRAISER VIDEOS (3) (2016, 2017, 2018)

Directors Matthew Penn, Joe Cacaci, Jim Frangione

ACTOR, PRODUCER and DIRECTOR  REELS-

Robert John Burke, Mark Zeisler, Lori Hammel, Emma Lesser, Peter Van Wagner, Caytha Jentis, Debra Kirschner, Gian-Murray Gianino, Tracy Rosten, Tamara Hickey, TJ Kenneally, David Adkins,

Mimi Jefferson, Michele Ammon, Jamie C. Ward