My name is Amy Mertl, I am a graduate student and intern at Cambridge Community Television in Boston, MA. I am interested in film production, especially documentary films.
A tour of the Recycling Drop-Off Center in Cambridge, MA. Produced by the March 2010 ZIPDOCS class at CCTV: Susan Chasen, Gwen Frankfelt, Phil Olenick and Beth Walsh.
The Massachusetts legislature is currently considering a bill to expand the current Bottle Bill to include non-carbonated beverage bottles (such as water, juice or sports drinks) in the 5 cent deposit system.
A video by the September 2009 Zipdocs class: Malena Mayorga, Ann Cowan, Jennifer Venezia, Michael Andelman and Patricia Eynon
Ever wonder what happens to your recyclebles after they are picked up curbside? Watch to find out!
A video about the Lilypad, a creative, multi-use space located in Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. Produced by the March 2009 ZIPDOCS class at Cambridge Community Television: Eden Bereket, Heather Eades, Monika Fimpel, Brian Gale, Jessica Sutich.
An interview with photographer and videographer Ann Cowan, discussing her upcoming photo show at CCTV. Her photos from Lake Powell, AZ will be on display at the CCTV drive by gallery from February 18th - April 1st, 2009.
A short documentary on Bartley's Burger Cottage in Harvard Square. Produced by the January 2009 ZIPDOCS class at Cambridge Community Television: Susan Hunziker, Karen Klinger, Zainab Azeez and Sam Royal.
A short documentary on the afterachool program "Afterworks" located in central square. Produced by the January 2009 Zipdocs Class: Emiy Hennessy, Dave Rafkind and Ian McClellan. For more info on Afterworks, contact 617-661-8831 or afterworks@aol.com
An interview with Cathy Hoffman, a photographer and peace activist. Her show, featuring images from around the world which promote peace through beauty, will be at the CCTV drive by gallery from Jan 11th - Feb 17th.
"T-shirts the proverbial personal canvas" is a group show by members of Collaborative Artworks Inc., based in Lynn, MA. The show uses T-shirts as a canvas for personal expression. For more information on Collaborative Artworks Inc., contact collaborativeart@verizon.net.