Jeanne LePage

Jeanne has produced, directed, written, and distributed documentary and educational films and videos for 20 years. Her projects have won awards and shown at festivals and on Public Broadcasting stations. Jeanne has a strong fundraising track record, having procured funding from federal, state, and private nonprofit sources. She has marketed and distributed her independent projects, both domestically and internationally. Her credits include dramatic videos, and she is experienced in casting and directing both child and adult actors.

Jeanne is an involved mother of two children who loves the outdoors and wilderness. She is especially interested in stories related to children and education, the natural environment, transportation, and women’s issues. She has an M.A. in Communication and Documentary Film from Stanford University and a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz.

Jeanne produces, directs dramatic work, writes, and consults on distribution and promotion for Present Tense.

        

SELECTED FILM AND VIDEO CREDITS:  PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, WRITER

The Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose, CA
Director, Writer
Genetics: Technology with a Twist. Six segments, both narrative and documentary, for exhibit exploring the role of genes in human health. (2003)

Bike to Work Day
Director, Writer.  Promotional video for community organization, Bike to Work Day, to promote countywide bicycling event. Aired on cable television. (2003)

The Bicycle Zone; Pedal Smarts; Getting There by Bike
Producer, Director, Writer, Distributor. Dramatized and documentary videos for elementary, high school, and adult audiences that advocate bicycle use and demonstrate safe cycling techniques. For State of California Office of Traffic Safety; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; and University of California, Santa Cruz. Distributed nationally. Broadcast on PBS affiliate KTEH. (1995 Silver Apple, National Educational Media Network Festival; 1995 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Transportation Award; 1995 Association of Commuter Transportation Outstanding Service Award; 12, 18, 20 min. videos, 1994)

A Place Apart … Big Sur, California
Producer, Director, Writer, Camera, Distributor. Documentary portrait of Big Sur and the controversial land use decisions facing the region and its residents. Distributed nationally, shown at theaters throughout northern California. Aired on PBS affiliates KQED, KEET, and KTEH. (Featured showing National Educational Film & Video Festival; exhibited at National Educational and Wine Country Film Festival. Shown at Calif. Academy of Sciences, Earth Day, 1990. 16mm, 46 min., 1989)

RethinkingRape
Producer, Director, Writer, Editor, Distributor. Documentary on acquaintance rape and societal images of women. Distributed internationally. Aired on PBS affiliate KCET. (1986 CINE Golden Eagle; 1987 LACAAW Humanitarian Award. Exhibited at Intl. Festival Giovanni in Italy, the Festival des Filles des Vues in Canada, and Film de Femmes in France. 16mm, 25 min., 1985)

Southeast Alaska Conservation Council
Producer, Writer. Educational slide show on forest management for public education campaign.  (1987)

Recycle It!
Producer, Director, Writer, Editor. Commissioned by the Stanford University Recycling Center. (16mm, 7 min., 1984)

SELECTED FUNDING

Big Sur Foundation
California Council for the Humanities
California State Office of Traffic Safety
Community Federation of Monterey County
Fleishacker Foundation
Lucius and Eva Eastman Fund
McMahan Foundation
Nu Lambda Trust
Pacific Pioneer Fund
San Francisco Foundation
Strong Foundation
University of California, Santa Cruz
U.S. Geological Survey
Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation

PUBLICATIONS

“The Currents of Chignik.”
2,500-word article on Alaskan fisheries. Alaska Magazine (April 1987)

COMMUNITY COLLABORATION

Secretary. Bonny Doon Elementary School Site Council, Bonny Doon, CA. (September 2003 –present)

Research Associate. Mineta Transportation Institute, San Jose, CA. Researched international transportation comparisons for multipart video series. (April 1996–June 2004)

Co-founder. La Honda Landslide Coalition. Did extensive outreach and publicity for organization; lobbied local, state, and federal officials, testified at public hearings. Efforts resulted in change in federal disaster public policy. (February 1998–June 2001)

Vice-President, Board of Directors. Emeline Childcare Center, Santa Cruz, CA. (1999–2002)

 

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