Google Broadband

The Juneau Economic Development Council is looking for local filmmakers to create videos for Google’s Ultra High Speed Broadband Experiment.

Google will choose one or more community to use as a trial location for a new gigabit-per-second fiber network and these short films and videos could help influence their decision.

I realize the deadline in this letter is the 19th but the final applications aren’t due until March 26th so I think there’s some flexibility if you’re interested in participating. I apologize for not posting this earlier, I’ve been traveling and generally distracted.

If you’re interested in whipping something up, please contact Heather Brandon at 907-523-2334.

REEL FILMS:

Reel Films: a showcase of dramatic Alaskan talent for the discriminating film buff.

Saturday March 6th at the JACC gallery.

TWO SCREENINGS: 7 & 8:30 pm

Featuring intriguing, sophisticated and mature local films. Not recommended for children. PG-13

Happy Anniversary directed by Brice Habeger 4 minutes – “On the eve of their 40th wedding anniversary, Meg talks to her husband, Harvey, about the secret to a long-lasting marriage, but the truth is, Harvey isn’t really listening. ”

The Unfortunate directed by Paul Disdier 12 minutes “A graphically violent look at the reality of combat in America’s ‘Last Good War’ ”

Blood Red Shoes by Merrysmith Filmworks. 22 minutes; 16mm/DV, Italy/Alaska * Juneau premiere public screening. – ” The story of a pair of beautiful red Italian shoes, the very different lives of the two women who own them, and the dangerous tie that binds them all together. ”

A Klondike Tale animated film pre-production presentation by Averyl Veliz

King Salmon feature film pre-production presentation by Merrysmith Filmworks

Followed by a reception, an opportunity for sharing , learning, and teaching , a chance to try out 16mm film cameras, and opportunities for getting involved in making real local films that matter.

Free admission, donations welcome and encouraged. Popcorn and refreshments will be available.

For the Rights of All


Elizabeth Peratrovich was one of the most influential civil rights activists in Alaska History and a new PBS documentary, “For the Rights of All,” has been created to share her story. The film blends new interviews with rare historic footage and reenactments and I’m excited to see the faces and names of the many local actors and filmmakers who participated in the production.

On February 16th, Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, there will be several opportunities to see the film. In Juneau, screenings will be held at the Goldtown Nickelodeon, Captiol Building and the UAS Egan Library.

February 16th Screenings

  • Goldtown Nickelodeon – 7:00pm
    This screening is free and open to the public.

  • State Capitol – Butriovich/Farencamp Room – 11:30am
    This is a special screening for legislators and staff.

  • UAS Egan Library – 5:30pm
    The free UAS screening will have fry bread, refreshments and a chance to meet and talk with several of the actors.

For more information about the film, please visit Alaskacivilrights.org.