Founded by filmmakers Allen Mondell and Cynthia Salzman Mondell in 1978, Media Projects produces and distributes films that explore social issues, personalize history and celebrate diversity.

Featured Projects

Sisters of '77

Sisters of \

This vibrant film recounts the passionate story of a revolutionary Conference that set the agenda for women’s rights in Houston, Texas, in 1977. Features Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem, Ann Richards, Liz Carpenter, Bella Abzug and Ellie Smeal.

A Fair To Remember

A Fair To Remember

Lone Star Emmy award film that weaves together the colorful stories of the 125-year history of Dallas' own State Fair of Texas, its impact on the Lone Star State's commerce and cultural heritage, and how this annual event epitomizes the city's "can do" spirit.

A Reason to Live

A Reason to Live

A powerful documentary about teen and young adult depression and suicide - personal stories of despair and hope told by young people of different ages, ethnicities and sexual orientation - and their families. The honesty and openness of these individuals bring us face to face with a mental illness that can result in the third-leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds. A 2-DVD set includes classroom and adult versions of the film, with additional special features.

Latest News & Blogs

SHOE CONFESSIONAL Debuts at DMA

The SHOE CONFESSIONAL is a booth where women are free to share their stories and divulge their shoe secrets.

As part of the SOLE SISTERS film project, filmmaker Cynthia Salzman Mondell  showcased her SHOE CONFESSIONAL at the Dallas Museum of Art during the Museum’s presentation of The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk  Friday , January 20,2012.  The lines were around the corner .  This very cool interactive installation returns to the DMA on Saturday and Sunday, February 11 -12, 2012.  It was made by a group of designers, artists and volunteers.


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WAGING PEACE Excerpts Shows in Washington

SAVING THE WORLD – CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE PEACE CORPS

In 1961, the first Peace Corps volunteers set out into all corners of the world, determined to make a difference village by village, person by person. On the eve of the Corps’ 50th anniversary celebration in the nation’s capital, Allen screened excerpts of WAGING PEACE:The Peace Corps Experience and talked about how the Peace Corps impacted his life. The screening was at the DC JCC.

Pre-order the film for home video only – $25 + shipping.

Go to http://www.mediaprojects.org/films/american-history/waging-peace-peace-corps-experience-2/

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Henderson Avenue Doc featured in the Adovocate

Allen Mondell and Fonya Naomi Mondell are featured today in the Advocate Magazine for their film project, HENDERSON AVENUE. A documentary that explores the history, gentrification, neighborhood characters, and the ongoing struggle between commercial and residential sections of the neighborhood.

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The Monster Among Us

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation will air THE MONSTER AMONG US
this summer. The film has been screened around the world at major conferences and on college campuses. It personalizes the anti-Semitic feelings and actions in Europe, bringing to light the stories behind the headlines.

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Featured Story in D Magazine

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Films in Progress

Henderson Avenue

Henderson Avenue

HENDERSON AVENUE (the documentary) starts with a buggy ride down a quaint and largely unknown section of Dallas and ends with all the sidewalk banter, frenetic activity and congestion of a mile-long urban phenomenon. So how did we get here? And what were the tolls along the way?

Waging Peace: The Peace Corps Experience

Waging Peace: The Peace Corps Experience

The Peace Corps experience told through the letters, journals and blogs of the Volunteers written while on the job. Allen Mondell was a Peace Corps teacher in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Visit www.facebook.com/WagingPeaceFilm.

Sole Sisters

Sole Sisters

"Every Shoe has a story. Every woman has both." SOLE SISTERS will be a documentary film about women's lives seen through personal stories about their shoes. Anchored by the film, Media Projects will develop a multi-media platform with educational and entertainment experiences that include the web, theater and publishing opportunities. The SOLE SISTERS' project will reach a global audience as it celebrates, uplifts and empowers women of all ages, ethnicities, and walks of life.