Lancaster Clean Water Partners is the backbone of an amazing network of partners who do the boots-on-the ground work of restoring clean water in Lancaster County. This video features just a few of the many projects and partner organizations that are making a difference in their shared goal of achieving clean and clear water in Lancaster County by 2040!
This project was made possible through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, with support from Chesapeake Bay Trust, Chesapeake Bay Funders Network and Chesapeake Bay Program.
Each year, approximately 400 District students attend the Anacostia Environmental Youth Summit. At this FREE outdoor event students interact with environmental educators from numerous public and private organizations and engage in hands-on learning experiences including Citizen Science BioBlitz and interpretive boat rides on the Anacostia River.
Cinematography and Editing: Matt Rhodes || Qualia Pictures
Additional footage provided by: Julie Lawson & Orpheus Williams || DOEE
DOEE’s Watershed Protection Division awarded the Tree Canopy Restoration Grant to Casey Trees in October 2023! The purpose of this grant is to work toward the District's objective to increase tree canopy coverage to 40% by 2032 by planting residential trees through programs like RiverSmart Homes, large community private properties, and on public DC lands. This also provides tree rebates to residents!
Cinematographer, Editor: Matt Rhodes
Endangered Species Coalition's Pollinator Protectors campaign creates habitat for native pollinators and plants across the United States. Since 2019, ESC has collaborated with DC Natives, providing funding for native plants to establish pollinator habitat in neighborhoods and communities in Washington, DC.
Cinematographer, Editor: Matt Rhodes
The “Wokety Woke” Comedy Show featured Fridays at The Wonderland Ballroom in Washington, D.C.
Cinematographer, Editor: Matt Rhodes
Feeling like you don't know the first thing about lobbying your member of Congress? Don't worry, we are going to tell you just 'How We Lobby'. Even if you never pictured yourself walking into your Senator's office to talk to them about Endangered Species, this video was made to show you it's nothing to be afraid of -- you can totally do this!
Director, Cinematographer, Editor: Matt Rhodes
The news media paints a specific portrait of who evangelicals are. But that portrayal often excludes evangelicals of color. What does it really mean to be evangelical? Learn more here: Pew Research. "10 Facts About Religion in America." http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/08/27/10-facts-about-religion-in-america/ Barna Group. "How We Got Here: Spiritual and Political Profiles of America."
Interview with Mbacké Fall, Former Prosecutor of the Extraordinary African Chambers in Senegal, by Angela Mudukuti, International Criminal Justice Lawyer, Wayamo Foundation. (Watch on Vimeo for the English translation in the caption).
Cinematographer, Editor: Matt Rhodes
Africa Group for Justice and Accountability member and The Gambia's Chief Justice Hassan Jallow takes us behind the scenes of the group's strategic meeting in Arusha, Tanzania, explaining how the Africa Group works for justice in Africa.
Cinematographer, Editor: Matt Rhodes
Branding video for The Washington Post
Cinematography: Gabe Silverman & Matt Rhodes
Edited by: Matt Rhodes
Justice Talks: Elise Keppler from Human Rights Watch talks about bias, "race hunting," and the misperceptions of the relationship between Africa and the International Criminal Court.
Cinematographer, Editor: Matt Rhodes
Justice Talks: Dr. Robert Eno speaks about the significance of the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights in the judicial landscape of Africa. Eno has been the Registrar of the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights since 2012.
Cinematographer, Editor: Matt Rhodes
As the USO celebrates 75 years of keeping our nation's service members connected to the things they love and work to defend - family, home and country - we paused February 4, our 75th anniversary, to honor these individuals and listen to their stories. SideXSide Studios
In an exclusive interview with Roll Call to kick off our new Power Brokers newsmaker series, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi discusses the next generation of Democratic House leaders and what she thinks of Speaker Paul D. Ryan's anti-poverty focus. SideXSide Studios
Lampwork
A short look at the craft of glass blowing, or more precisely, lampwork, and the head space artists are in during the process.
Featuring John Landin & Elektra Musich of Everlasting Fire Designs.
Featured Music: "Tears" by Django Reindhardt, "Tick of the Clock" by Chromatics
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