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Producer, Writer | SIGNE OLYNYK

Signe Olynyk is President/CEO of Protagonist Pictures Inc. in Los Angeles, and Twilight Pictures, Inc. in Canada. She has associate produced two feature films, as well as written/produced several documentaries, one hour specials, tv pilots, and a six part series. Her work has been seen on the CBC, Discovery Channel, FOX, the BBC, and she has professional credits on more than 120 productions. BELOW ZERO, starring Nancy Robertson (Wanda from 'Corner Gas') is a feature film she wrote, and will be producing/directing in the new year. Signe created and founded the Great American PitchFest and the Great Canadian PitchFest as a way to help other writers meet the people they need to know for their careers to move forward. As a direct result, more than 60 writers have had their scripts optioned, been hired for writing assignments, or been signed with agents or managers. The PitchFest has also allowed Signe to develop relationship with more than 500 industry executives around the world, and she routines partners new writers with these companies and agencies for representation and script development. Visit www.pitchfest.com to learn more.

Director | SCOTT RENYARD

Director of Photography | DAVID BERCOVICI-ARTEIDA

Born in Quito-Ecuador, David began in show biz at an early age. In 1975, he started working for a children’s TV show as a clown, magician and puppeteer. At the age of nine he became a co-host to the show “TELEJARDIN”. Over a period of eight years, he aired over one thousand live shows. Through out this career he has been fortunate to have worked for Studios and organizations such as: Warner Brothers, DreamWorks, UNICEF, UNESCO, MGM, Fox, The Amazon Cooperation Treaty and Universal Pictures, CBC, CBS, Showtime, USA Network, HBO, ABC, The Discovery channel, and MTV to cite a few. He is an affiliate member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers, and also a member of IATSE 669.

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synopsis

Episode 1 | Reference Interviews (27 Feb 03):
The library is a scary place for those that can’t read or don’t speak the language. Darkman vapours Judy, an unapproachable librarian while revealing the virtues of librarians that treat the customers right. Cast: Darcy Wilson – as darkman; Ania Danylo – as Judy the librarian. Stephanie Foster – as Betty. Running time: 00:24:00

Episode 2 | Shrinking Big Problems (6 Mar 03):
Darkman shrinks Judy, literally, and takes her on a tour of library hell where multi-tasking, dealing with reluctant or rude patrons, and pornography seeking patrons are handled with ease by some librarians. Cast: Darcy Wilson – as darkman; Ania Danylo – as Judy the librarian. Running time: 00:24:24

Episode 3 | Major Disturbances (13 Mar 20):
Darkman reveals that the library can be a dangerous place when violent drunks, prostitutes and mentally disturbed patrons and may threaten the safety of the librarians and other patrons. As well, medical emergency and abandoned children require that librarians stay calm, but act fast. Cast: Darcy Wilson – as Darkman. Running Time: 00:24:25

Episode 4 | Minor Disturbances (20 Mar 03):
Darkman whistles his way around the library in the buff to stir up the patrons. Crying babies, muddy footwear, chewing gum give poor Judy a major headache. Judy falls to the dark side when she succumbs to the amorous advances of Norm, a library patron with unusual charisma. Running time: 00:24:00

Episode 5 | Traditional Storytelling (27 Mar 03):
Traditional storytelling taps into something that is universal to all people, all time, all history and all cultures. It puts voice to subjects that we find enjoyable, difficult, or simply a way to cope. Cast: Darcy Wilson – as narrator; Lisa Hurst Archer – storyteller; Catherine Mackenzie – storyteller. Running time: 00:26:00

Episode 6 | Once Upon a Library (3 Apr 03):
A miserable gargoyle comes to life and is annoyed at the storytelling world below him. He has seen it all when it comes to telling stories to children that he loves…or does he? Cast: Darcy Wilson – as the gargoyle; Mary Hays – storyteller; Trish Dionis – storyteller. Running time: 00:25:52