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| Studio 7NY is a rapidly growing production house. Its inception occurred in 1997, with the production of ‘Real New York TV Magazine’ for the European markets. ‘Real New York’ was created to uncover the most provocative aspects of the city’s underbelly. As the production house has grown, Studio7 has begun to produce specials not related to the Television magazine. The first recognition of Studio7 world wide came with ‘In Search of the Mole People’, the full length investigative documentary on the secret society living in the subway tunnels beneath New York City. This unique film became a Telly Award recipient as well as being nominated in the 43rd New York Festivals. In 2007, drastically re-cut and with added footage, this documentary has been re-released under new title ‘Voices in the Tunnels’.
In January of 2005 Studio7NY has released a new political documentary ‘½ the Nation’ at Berlin Film Festival. The film is set on the front lines of the new American political culture wars. The outcome of the 2004 U.S. election has drawn a distinct line down the middle of the country. This chasm is between right and left, progressive and conservative, rich and poor, religious and secular, Democrat and Republican. Designed to bridge the widening communication gap, ‘½ The Nation’ allows both sides more than a fleeting glimpse of one another. Later that year, the film has been selected as a finalist at Eureka International Film Festival in New York City.
Studio7 is continuing to expand and is working on new productions. ‘Hate’ is a documentary series, which explores racial, religious, cultural and ethnic intolerance around the world. The pilot episode ‘Heil Russia’ delves into the rise of fascism and nationalism in post-communist Russia. Further episodes include hate groups in: Yugoslavia, Indonesia, South Africa, Austria, India, Germany, The United States and other territories. Another developing project, is ‘Morals, Values and the American Way’. The film, hosted by a famous political prankster, Vermin Supreme, explores the role of the Religious Right in American political process. Continually bringing fresh ideas and creativity to the program directors’ tables, Studio7 has proven itself in a swiftly changing market of non-fiction programming. |
