THE MAN WHO LEARNED TO FALL
(77 minutes, 2004)
Feature documentary on Phil Simmons, a gifted writer who lived for ten years with ALS and articulated a passionate love of life as he became progressively more ill. The film follows him and his family in the last year of his life.

ACTING BLIND (directed by Martin Duckworth)
(60 minutes, in post-prod)
The film follows the transformation of a group of blind adults and children who act in a professionally mounted play about being blind. Produced for the National Film Board of Canada.

NOTHING SACRED
(52 minutes, 2003)
Two of Canada’s best editorial cartoonists are profiled during the 2003 Quebec provincial election and the war in Iraq. Co-production with l’Office national du film. Broadcast on Télé-Québec and CFCF-12
Distribution: www.nfb.ca/nothingsacred

VIVE LE QUÉBEC … ANGLÉ!
(51 minutes, 2002)
An original take on Anglo-Quebec culture in Quebec. Research and production management by Beitel/Lazar Productions. Part of the Télé-Québec series La Culture dans tous ses états . Produced by Synercom Téléproductions. Gémeau nomination, best direction in a public affairs documentary series.
Distribution: www.synercom.ca

MY DEAR CLARA
(44 minutes, 2001)
A passionate World War II love story - one woman’s 9 year struggle to bring her husband to Canada. Broadcast on SRC/RDI, WTN and SCN networks. Screened at over 20 festivals in Canada, the USA, Europe and Australia. J.I. Segal Award for best Canadian film on a Jewish theme
Canadian distribution: www.canlearn.com
American distribution: www.brandeis.edu/jewishfilm/Catalogue/films/clara.html

ON WINGS OF SONG - MUSIC THERAPY AT THE END OF LIFE
(43 minutes, 1999)
An intimate portrayal of the work of Deborah Salmon, Music Therapist. This documentary captures moments of humour, celebration and joy. It leaves us inspired by the power of caring and by the power of music. Broadcast on SRC and SCN. Nomination, Vision TV Award.
Canadian distribution: www.canlearn.com
American distribution: www.filmakers.com/indivs/OnWingsSong.htm

ENDNOTES
(51 minutes, 1999)
A documentary about Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital's Palliative Care Unit. This beautifully photographed film sensitively records a series of poignant interactions between patients, family members and care givers. Co-production with the CBC Witness series. Nominations, Vision TV Award, Best Social Issue Documentary, Hot Docs. Finalist, New York Festivals
Canadian distribution: www.canlearn.com
American distribution: www.filmakers.com/indivs/Endnotes.htm

ASYLUM
(78 minutes, 1998)
A documentary for the National Film Board of Canada. Asylum tells the emotional stories of several refugee claimants as we follow them through the entire refugee determination process - from the moment they arrive at the border until the Canadian immigration system determines whether they can stay. Broadcast on TVO and Knowledge Network.
Distribution: http://mediasphere.nfb.ca/E/history/content/international_immigration224941.epl

BITTERSWEET DELIVERIES
(58 minutes, 1997)
An intimate portrait of young unemployed Montrealers who deliver food to the elderly and form strong relationships with them. Broadcast on TVO, CFCF-12, Radio-Canada, Dutch National TV. Honourable Mention, Columbus International Film & Video Festival.
www.santropolroulant.org