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Video Samples
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Tom and Judy Wedding
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Erica and Chris Wedding
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Soli Deo Gloria
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Diamond School of Dance
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“All that Glitters”
This award-winning documentary by Bill Olson was two years in the making. It tells the story of twin sisters with cerebral palsy who have been acting in community films.
But fairy tales might come true as they discover they are being considered for roles in a Hollywood motion picture.
In the photo, Marie (left) and Sonia (center) talk with a fan at the Rivoli Theater in La Crosse, Wisconsin, following the world premiere of the film "The Last Bridge Home."
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on picture to see the 30-second “Fighting On”
trailer.
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here to read the script.
“Fighting On”
Vicki and Tammie live in small Wisconsin towns, but have never met. Both struggle to maintain a quality of life in the face of debilitating chronic pain.
“Fighting On” is the winner of three awards. It tells the story of these courageous women and describes what chronic pain is.
This film was produced, written, edited, photographed and directed by Bill Olson.
In the photo at left, Vicki recovers from surgery in a hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Red Cross Real Heroes PSA
A TV PSA that Chippewa Valley Community Television produced for the American Red Cross in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This PSA promoted the Red Cross Real Heroes banquet.
The PSA and the complete video of Real Heroes stories was directed and edited by Bill Olson for Chippewa Valley Community Television and the American Red Cross.
To purchase a copy of the complete DVD, visit the Community Television Website or call CTV at (715) 839-5067.
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Polar Plunge PSA
Each year, Special Olympics raises funds by sponsoring the Polar Plunge. It's a popularity has made it a major community event throughout the country.
In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Chippewa Valley Community Television broadcasts it live. Here's a TV PSA, written and edited by Bill Olson for Community Television, to encourage people to attend the event or watch it live in CTV.
To purchase a copy of the Polar Plunge from 2004, 2005 or 2006, visit the Community Television Website or call CTV at (715) 839-5067.
Robert Leidholdt tells his story
The story of how Robert Leidholdt stopped on his way home from work and saved a man's life is a mini-documentary produced by Chippewa Valley Community Television.
While the production was a team effort by CTV for the local chapter of the American Red Cross, the video was shot, directed and edited by Bill Olson and shows the quality of work he routinely does.
To purchase a copy of the complete DVD, visit the Community Television Website or call CTV at (715) 839-5067.
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on picture to see the complete video about Robert Leidholdt.
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on picture to see the complete Dr. Adler video.
Free Clinic a community success story
Dr. Kenneth P. Adler (seen left examining a patient) has volunteered time and effort to create the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic. When the American Red Cross recognized him for his accomplishment, Chippewa Valley Community Television produced this short film about him, filmed, directed and edited by Bill Olson.
To purchase a copy of the complete DVD, visit the Community Television Website or call CTV at (715) 839-5067.
Short film resurrects zombie love
Bill Olson has written, produced and directed more than 15 fiction-narrative short films. One of them was the award-winning “The Trail.”
This film was initially made for the 48-Hour Video Festival, where it won 2nd Place.
It's about a woman's love that won't die, even after she does.
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on picture to see a video excerpt.
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on picture to see the 30-second trailer.
“View from the Sky”
In Mexico City, two men sit in the restaurant at the top of the Latin American Tower. Both are leaders. The young man leads a revolution while the older man rules with an eye towards peace. But they have a bond that keeps them together.
This short fiction-narrative film by Bill Olson features documentary footage he shot in Mexico City during a protest by public school teachers in 1996.