Letitia Schwartz & Judith Vogelsang
Los Angeles, California, United States
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<p><strong>Letitia Schwartz</strong></p> <p><strong>Producer-Writer-Director</strong> </p> <p>After making the TV film “The Dowry” in her native Romania, Letitia Popa directed a remake for the big screen and made other two films for theatrical release: “Who Calls Me?” and “On the Mainstream.” Letitia has directed and written over forty TV films and two mini-series. She also directed theatre at the prestigious National Theatre in Bucharest. </p> <p>Letitia immigrated to the United States with her son Toader (Ted) Micu. She married and relocated to Los Angeles where she worked under the name of Letitia Popa Schwartz directing documentaries, theatre and films. She directed “The American Dream” by Edward Albee and the “Ghetto Cabaret” written by Joshua Sobol. The show was the “Critic’s Pick” (<em>Backstage West</em>), “Pick of the Week” (<em>LA Weekly</em>) and Critic’s Choice - Garland 2002. She received a local Cable Ace nomination for the documentary “H.O.M.E.,” a Gold Medal for Best Director at the Sofia Film Festival, and twice a Special Award at the Monte Carlo Film Festival. She wrote a screenplay with Joanna Miles, “An Offering of Oranges,” inspired by a true story, and she worked with Judith Vogelsang on a documentary titled <em>HUMBLE BEAUTY: Skid Row Artists,</em> about homeless artists in Los Angeles. The film received a rave review from FilmThreat.com which called the film a "first-rate, profound documentary," with "seamless, unobtrusive filmmaking." </p> <p>Letitia lives in Los Angeles with her husband. She is a member of the Directors Guild of America in the Director category.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Judith Vogelsang</strong></p> <p><strong>Producer-Director-Writer</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p>Judith was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for achievement in Television Directing for <em>GOINGGREEN – Every Home an Eco-Home</em> which aired on PBS stations. She produced and directed the independent feature film, <em>HEARTLESS</em> (USA Network) which had worldwide distribution. </p> <p>Judith began producing and directing non-fiction film and video programs for PBS and CBS affiliates in the Midwest and on the east coast. She won a CINE Golden Eagle Award for her one-hour documentary, <em>Bucks County</em><em>, USA</em><em>.</em> In Los Angeles, Judith worked as an Assistant Director for the major studios. She then directed national, primetime episodic series (<em>Simon & Simon </em>CBS) and other shows airing on ABC and USA. <em> </em>Her non-fiction specials aired on CBS, ABC, and in syndication (<em>CBS American Memory Test; Silent Killer: Women & Heart Disease). </em> </p> <p><em>HUMBLE BEAUTY: Skid Row Artists</em>, a one-hour documentary about talented homeless artists in Los Angeles, was produced in partnership with Letitia Schwartz. It airs on KCET, public TV in Los Angeles, on Halogen TV, and has just been accepted by American Public Television for distribution to PBS stations. <em>SUV TAGGERS,</em> a short environmental documentary aired on The Documentary Channel, PBS stations, and Shorts TV in England. <em>GOINGGREEN – Every Home an Eco-Home, </em>a half-hour special narrated by Tony Shalhoub about the basics of sustainable living at home, produced in partnership with Mary Proteau, aired on PBS stations. </p> <p>Judith served as a judge on the Emmys, DGA Awards, and the DGA Student Film Awards. She’s been interviewed on radio, TV and podcasts. She is a member of the Directors Guild of America, TelevisionAcademy of Arts & Sciences, and Cinewomen. She is President of her independent production company, Stone Harbor Films, Inc., and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, poet Arthur Vogelsang.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
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