Tara L. Lavigne, producer of PROFILE! Magazine, recently won "Best of Show" at the Northeast Alliance for Community Media's Video Festival in Portland, Maine. A total of 350 entrants competed from seven states in the Northeast region for the Grand Prize. Her show also won 1st Place for Documentary and 1st Place for Magazine Series. "I started PROFILE! Magazine to promote the wonderful historic treasures we have here. I also wanted to create an archival collection for future generations to enjoy. It's my favorite way of volunteering time back to the community," Lavigne said. PROFILE! Magazine is produced by Lavigne's company, Starlight Video Productions. Other crew members include her husband, Gerard Regula, Technical Director, who coordinates the camera, audio and editing of the show. Art Director, Barbara Tinch, organizes the set design, wardrobe and make-up. "People keep asking me what Public Access Television is all about," Lavigne said. "I tell them these channels provide a valuable forum for all citizens to exercise their right to free speech and to create unique programming in their local community." Lavigne and Regula also taught one of their video-making workshops while at the festival in Maine. "Introducing people to the world of television production is a real thrill for us," says Regula, "and this is such a great time to get involved, because viewers are eager for original programming." The couple is currently planning a series of workshops for 2004 focused on producing one's own television show. Visit the website at http://profilemag.tripod.com for more information. |
