"Smokes & Ears" to screen at Crossroads & Tupelo Film Fests
“Smokes & Ears”, a documentary short by MPD producer Joe York about the Big Apple Inn on Jackson, Mississippi’s famed Farish Street, will screen at the upcoming Crossroads Film Festival in Jackson (April 17th) and also at the upcoming Tupelo Film Festival (May 13-15). “Smokes & Ears” co-produced by MDP and the Southern Foodways Alliance, […]
MDP Shorts Showcased at Riverway South Summit
This past week MDP producer Joe York presented three short films at the Riverway South Summit in Apalachicola, Florida. Riverway South celebrates and promotes the culture of the Flint, Chattahoochie, and Apalachicola River basins and the three short films presented by MDP at the Summit do just that. York screened “Working the Miles” about oyster […]
CUD chews its way into Atlanta Film Fest
CUD, a short film by MDP producer Joe York, is an official selection of the Atlanta Film Festival! CUD profiles catlleman Will Harris of White Oaks Pastures in Early County, Georgia. Watch the trailer for the film above or check out the film at the Landmark Art Cinemas in midtown Atlanta during the Atlanta Film […]
A Civil Affair
I spent the day in Moorhead, MS with Desiree Hensley and the Ole Miss Civil Legal Clinic class shooting footage for a profile about the program. It’s a great service that this group provides and a wonderful opportunity for Ole Miss Law students. I know I sound like a broken record here but stay tuned […]
The Tax Man Cometh
More pics. This time from an upcoming profile video on a Tax clinic offered to Oxford residents with volunteers from the University’s School of Accountancy.
Load On
Here’s a few pics from an upcoming profile video I’m producing on the Ford Center. I spent the morning shooting the load-in of tonight’s show “Porgy and Bess”. I’ll head back tonight to grab some footage during the performance. You might be wondering why all the pictures of upcoming profile videos and no videos yet. […]
From the Vault
I was searching for a file the other day and I came across this short animation video we did for the Summer College for High School Students program. It was a fun video to make however it may contain the absolute worst impression of Fox News’ Shepard Smith ever. Regardless, let’s dust this baby off […]
Profiled Teacher Recognized
Congratulations to Mississippi Teacher Corp alumni Danielle Hall for winning District Teacher of the Year. Danielle was featured in our recent Academic Profile video about the Mississippi Teacher Corps. Danielle teaches math H.W. Byers High School outside of Holly Springs. Click here to watch the profile video. Congratulations Danielle!
Hold Your Breath
I started shooting footage today for a new Academic Profile Video. This one will focus on the Scuba Diving class offered by Campus Recreation. It’s a unique opportunity for Ole Miss students to learn and practice Scuba Diving. Stay tuned for more info and the finished video. To watch some of the other profile videos […]
A Captive Audience
Last week I had the opportunity to speak with a journalism class at West Union High School outside of Oxford about the type of production we do here at Media and Documentary Projects. As you can see from the photo, the students were highly engaged. Just kidding. I snapped this after they left…I promise. Thanks […]
Speaker's Edge makes the "Cut"
Here is the latest addition to our series of academic profiles. This video highlights the Speaker’s Edge competition at the School of Business Administration. Our goal is to produce around 10 – 15 more of these profile videos over the course of the semester so be on the lookout for new additions.
"Meet" you in Jackson! More rare film…
The below 8mm film was shot in 1937 at a track meet in Jackson, Mississippi. The film was brought to us by Oxford resident Margaret Grantham. The film was shot by her father, and we are very thankful that she is allowing us to share these clips with you. Who knows, someone out there may […]
Rare footage of an Ole Miss legend
In our work here at Media & Documentary Projects we restore and transfer old 8mm and 16mm film. Occasionally a film is brought in that features a piece of history that has rarely, if ever, been seen. That is the case with the below film clips. This footage belongs to Alyce Smith Krouse of Oxford, and […]
Willie Mae's Audience Continues to Grow
Joe York’s Media and Documentary Projects film has received a new round of distribution on public television stations across the country. It was a pleasant surprise to find Saving Willie Mae’s Scotch House listed on WKNO this evening. To date, Willie Mae’s has aired on over 20 public television stations and that number will continue […]
MDP is the MAC
This week the Media and Documentary Projects Center traveled to McComb and Tupelo to address the Mississippi Arts Commission festival and event coordinator’s workshops (co-sponsored by the Mississippi Development Authority). Andy, Matthew, and Micah hit the road and we used this blog entry to show how easy it is to create content on the fly […]
Mr. Magazine on… well… magazines!
Dr. Samir Husni was in the audio booth today for an interview with NPR’s Jim Zarroli. Professor Husni, who is better known in the publishing world as Mr. Magazine discussed the future of magazines with a specific emphasis on new releases. Click below to hear Mr. Magazine’s thoughts on the current advertising cycle.
The Giants Are Coming
Here are some set-up pics from today’s shoot at Tad Smith Colliseum. Micah Ginn and Matthew Graves are producing an update to the successful “Basketball Giants” spot for the Ole Miss Men’s Basketball team. Apparently, this blue cloth was all that was holding Karen (pictured) back from grabbing the players. Check back soon for the […]
Stars Fell on Mississippi
In 1949, the stars fell on Oxford, Mississippi, and stayed for a few months; just long enough to shoot the film adaptation of William Faulkner’s novel “Intruder in the Dust”. The film premiered in Oxford on October 11, 1949, at the Lyric Theater. Sixty years later, the Oxford Film Festival hosted a party and screening […]
Smokes & Ears
Smokes & Ears tells the story of the Big Apple Inn in Jackson, Mississippi. Known as “Big John’s” by its faithful customers, the Big Apple Inn’s defining duo of pig ear sandwiches and hot smoked sausage sandwiches (known as “smokes”) has kept folks coming back again and again for over 70 years, and counting.This short […]
The Mississippi Teacher Corps
Here is the newest addition to the SEC Academic Network site. This video profiles the Mississippi Teacher Corps housed at the University of Mississippi. It focuses on recent Teacher Corps grad Danielle Hall who teaches math at H.W. Byers High School outside of Holly Springs. Special thanks to Ben Guest, Andy Mullins, Danielle and her […]
Sounds like the South
This semester the Media and Documentary Projects Center has been working with The Center for the Study of Southern Culture to create a radio series called “Sounds of the South.” These short profiles will showcase articles from the New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture Music Volume. MDP’s Joe York and Southern Studies graduate intern Jesse Wright are producing the […]
2009 University of Mississippi Institutional Spots
“Tough Times” “Lunches and Learning” “Landmines and Levees” Here are the 2009 University of Mississippi Institutional Spots that we have produced over the course of the semester for University Brand Services.
Teacher Corp to get the Academic Network treatment
I spent the day with Teacher Corp grad Danielle Hall who teaches high school math at HW Byers High School outside of Holly Springs yesterday. I’m producing a profile video on the Mississippi Teacher Corp as the latest addition to the SEC Academic Network site. Check back soon for the finished video. -Matthew
Experience Ole Miss
This was the intro video we produced for the 2009 Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony. It offers a brief look back at where this University has come and where it’s going and serves as good example of the mission of this department and the need to document the stories of this University. Produced by Micah […]
Ole Miss E-Appeal Video
Promotional video produced for the E-Appeal fundraising email at the University of Mississippi. Produced by the Media and Documentary Projects Center. Edited by Matthew Graves
Campus Connection Followup
Earlier we posted about student intern Alyssa Manhold’s profile of UM Senior Daverin Geralds featured on ESPNU (see Making a Campus Connection). Below is the finished piece which broadcast on national television. Nice job Alyssa and Daverin.
Crunch Time!
The Media and Documentary Projects Center worked with Jamil Northcutt in the Athletics Dept. to produce this video as a means of encouraging fans at the games to recycle. The spot was produced to be played at home games between the 3rd and 4th quarter, with a dual purpose: Remind everyone to recycle and to […]
Presidential Debate – SEC Academic Network Profile Videos
Check out the newest addition to the SEC Academic Network. This short retrospective highlights the tremendous efforts of the University of Mississippi in preparing for last year’s Presidential debate. This video tells the story of Mario Hilliard, a 2009 graduate of Ole Miss, who was selected as the stand-in for then Senator Barack Obama for […]
