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STONE ANGELS -- WINGS OF HOPE
Created by Eric R. Voth
© 2008 ERV Productions, Inc. & Eric R. Voth.
All rights reserved. WGAw #1145428
Logline:
STONE ANGELS -- WINGS OF HOPE
is a documentary
exploring the phenomena of bronze angel memorial statues
that are appearing across America. Placed by those who
are healing following the loss of a child, the sometimes
mystical coincidences surrounding their origins are
revealed.
Length: 88
minutes (one-off)
Category: Documentary
Synopsis:
This show
explores how Richard Paul Evans, an unknown author in the
early 1990s, self-publishes “THE CHRISTMAS
BOX,”
a short fictional book. It’s a story of a woman who
mourns the loss of her child at the base of an angel
monument. Inspired by readers, Evans commissions the
construction of a bronze angel statue and places it in a
local cemetery. He donates a copy of the statue to
Oklahoma City, following the disastrous bombing of the
federal building. Many people who see it want one in
their community.
By 2007, over sixty angel memorials were in place
throughout the country. Another forty await dedication.
For visitors, the statues stand as symbols of peace,
solace and promise. Each angel represents a specific
child, and consequently, a unique story.
STONE ANGELS -- WINGS OF HOPE
recounts how
bereavement counselor Lou-Ann Redmon establishes a place
where parents can find support, education and
understanding to help with the healing process. A client,
Sara Ruble, devastated by the loss of her only son,
describes her journey to honor his memory by arranging
for the placement of the Christmas Box Angel of Hope
Children's Memorial in Stow, Ohio.
When Roger and Marcy Bousum of San Antonio lost their
youngest child in 2000, they wanted to create a place of
solace to honor the spirit of their daughter. After
receiving “THE CHRISTMAS
BOX”
along with other books on grieving, they form the Angel
of Hope Foundation and raise the necessary funds. In
2006, the San Antonio Angel of Hope became the 67th
bronze angel erected nationwide.
At some angel sites, engraved memorial bricks are placed
around the statues as loving tributes from parents,
grandparents, and others. Coins left by visitors are
often found upon these bricks.
Every year, each site holds a candlelight vigil in
December. Families who have lost a child gather to pause
and honor their children by placing a flower at the base
of the angel statue.
The appeal of
STONE ANGELS -- WINGS OF HOPE
is based simply
on the viewers -- a demographic of women and parents --
their ability to empathize with grieving family members
-- and their willingness to see how their peers and
contemporaries have dealt with such extraordinarily
difficult circumstances. These stories are told using
documentary footage, live action performances, and
narrative.
Intimate and tender, the stories contain a spiritual
element that is shared with the audience in a way which
reminds them that death is not the final sleep, but a new
awakening.
Host: Richard Paul Evans is
attached as host/narrator. His novels have each appeared
on the New York Times bestseller list. There are more
than fourteen million copies of his books in print
worldwide. His works have been translated into more than
eighteen languages and adapted into award-winning
television movies.
Status: Currently in a limited
production phase. Three hours of documentary “A-roll” and
“B-roll” shooting has taken place and is available.
Production will resume upon a firm commitment from a
buyer.
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TAXI DRIVER TALES
Created by Eric R. Voth
© 2008 ERV Productions, Inc. & Eric R. Voth.
All rights reserved. WGAw #1149541
Logline:
Real taxi drivers
-- on the job -- reveal interesting, humorous, and
sometimes provocative stories of their experiences with
passengers.
Length:
One hour
(one-off)
Category: Unscripted
Synopsis:
The origins of
storytelling are ancient and have roots in many cultures
and languages. The art of telling a humorous story by
word of mouth was created in America, and has remained at
home. Emotional involvement with a story is often the
keynote to a successful presentation. All of this becomes
quite evident as the audience is drawn into
TAXI DRIVER TALES.
Some of the stories are
humorous. Some are strange. Some are believable. Some are
not. Which one are real? Which are fake? That’s left for
the audience to decide! But they’re all told by real taxi
drivers while navigating their vehicles during actual cab
rides.
Status: Production will commence upon
buyer commitment.
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ENCORE
ZONE
Created by Eric R. Voth
© 2008 ERV Productions, Inc. & Eric R. Voth.
All rights reserved. WGAw #1121074
Logline:
Expert guests
explore perspectives, reveal strategies, and answer
sometimes unasked questions about a variety of topics --
often ripped from the headlines -- that are of critical
interest to a growing, trendsetting, generation of nearly
80 million Americans over age 50.
Season
One: 13/22s (On-going, weekly
series.)
Category: Unscripted Talk
Synopsis:
ENCORE ZONE uses an informal,
conversational “over the kitchen table,”
information-oriented format. Each week a variety of
contemporary topics are explored related to the wants,
needs and desires of the fast-growing cohort of people
over age 50.
Each show contains up to
three segments. The program is hosted. All guests are
experts in their respective fields. During each segment,
the host interviews a guest on a one-to-one basis on a
studio sound stage. For unique or unusual situations,
interviews take place in the field.
ENCORE ZONE delivers nuts-and-bolts
how-to information from seasoned, savvy specialists.
Potential topics include: Medical, healthcare, and
Medicare issues; physical health, wellness, diet,
exercise; family relationships, romance and dating;
ethics, spirituality; mental health, mental development,
learning; housing; retirement, finance, money, jobs,
employment; start-up business ownership or divestiture;
legal concerns, including estate planning; governmental
issues; social, leisure, travel, recreation, hobbies --
including computers and the Internet -- and volunteering.
Viewers are openly encouraged to comment about the
program to producers, and to submit their ideas for
future shows.
Status: Production will commence upon
buyer commitment. Product placement is encouraged.
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OFF THEIR ROCKERS
Created by Eric R. Voth
© 2007 ERV Productions, Inc. & Eric R. Voth.
All rights reserved. WGAw #1121074
Logline: Unique
and unusual feats, interests and hobbies of a
trendsetting generation of nearly 80 million citizens,
over age 50, who rage against time and the traditional
aging process. Interviews lead viewers to believe that
“Some of these people are nuts. Lovable, enviable… but
nuts!”
Season
One: 13/22s
Category: Unscripted
Synopsis:
OFF THEIR ROCKERS takes the audience into the
lives of people over 50 who’ve forsaken the gold watch
and the rocking chair for second and even third chances
at grabbing their brass ring.
Many subjects shuck old ideas of what it means to be
middle-aged or retired. Some become risk takers. Others
feel more adventurous as they grow older. Some begin
second careers or embark on new business ventures. Others
pursue their hobbies with an invigorated passion
unrivaled by past generations. Whatever the case, age has
become a non-factor in their quality of life. People are
living longer, harder, faster, and more enthusiastically
than they ever did before.
OFF THEIR ROCKERS taps into this phenomena with
entertaining and interesting stories.
Audience members are encouraged to comment about the
program and to submit their ideas for future shows.
Status: Field production will
commence upon buyer commitment.
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THE
NEW BONANZA
Created by Eric R. Voth
© 2007 ERV Productions, Inc. & Eric R. Voth.
All rights reserved. WGAw #1121074
Logline: Discover how a variety of
foward-looking businesses are retooling their products,
services and strategies to suit the fancies of a
cash-rich, trendsetting, growing, generation of
citizens.
Season One: 13/22s
Category: Unscripted
Synopsis:
THE NEW BONANZA explores how the graying of
America is putting green in the coffers of many
companies. It profiles businesses that are responding to
the wants, needs and desires of the ever-growing cohort
of those over 50. Beginning in January of 2006, Baby
Boomers began galloping towards 60 at a rate of one every
19 seconds. According to the U.S. Census, 7,918 Boomers
will turn 60 every day for the next 18 years.
Each episode contains two parts. The first segment begins
with an interview of a company executive. Viewers then go
to where the action is -- where they see a presentation
of the manner in which a service is delivered, or a
product demonstration.
The second segment is devoted to the profile of an
entrepreneur who has taken an idea and adapted it to fill
an identified need for those over 50.
Viewers are openly encouraged to comment about the
program, and to submit their ideas for future shows.
Status: Field production will
commence upon buyer commitment.
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For
inquiries, please contact Eric:
Desk:
281-852-4707 • Email:
Eric@ERVProductions.com