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In August 2020 I had a cycling crash that landed me in the hospital with no recollection of what caused the crash. In this short documentary, as the filmmaker and subject of the project, I attempt to document the timeline of events during this traumatic incident through the voices of the people who responded to the crash and helped me throughout my recovery journey. 

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Beyond Shelter is a documentary film about affordable housing options for formerly incarcerated mothers. The project is currently in production and expected to be released in the summer of 2022. Please follow @beyondsheltermovie for updates. 

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A short documentary on sculptor artist Millicent Young that explores her process and her inspiration.

A film by: Meira Blaustein & Megan Sperry

Featuring: Artist, Millicent Young Flautist, Steve Gorn Singer, Timothy Hill

Additional Camera: Zachary Bell & Eveline Levin Animation by: Noelle Melody & Joy Buran Color by: Zachary Bell Sound Mix by: Brett Barry

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Beyond Shelter is a documentary film that explores affordable housing options for formerly incarcerated mothers. By focusing on this aspect of reentry, it will become apparent to the audience that without access to affordable and safe housing: 1) a woman cannot find a stable place to live, 2) a woman cannot be reunited with her child/ren 3) a woman cannot obtain a job, 4) a woman cannot reintegrate into society successfully, creating a greater dependence on social services and a higher chance of recidivism.

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Promotional Video for the 2nd annual WFF Youth Film Lab. Directed, produced and edited by: Megan Sperry

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A fundraising video for the MTMW Project based in the Hudson Valley. DP & Editing by Megan Sperry

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Political Ad campaign for state Senator Jen Metzger who ran for and won the 42nd district in NY in 2018.

DP & Editing by: Megan Sperry

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In the Summer of 2018 the Woodstock Film Festival ran its inaugural Youth Film Lab (YFL) for local youth who were interested in learning about filmmaking. The Lab ran for three week in July in midtown Kingston. The film produced during the lab were screen during the annual Woodstock Film Festival in October. The screening also included this promo piece on the Lab which was directed and produced by YFL Program Director Megan Sperry.

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A political Ad for Terry Gipson, former Senator from New York who is running for Governor. terrygipsonny.com

Megan Sperry - Director of Photography, Editor Adam Kostandy - Sound Mixer, Assistant Editor Deb Chai - Sound Mixer

Camera: Nikon D610 Audio: Zoom H6 / Tascam DR40

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Rosendale Farmers Market | National Farmers Market Week Promo | August 2016

A promo video for the 2016 National Farmers Market that highlights the Rosendale Farmers Market patrons and vendors. Distributed to RFM audience via social media and weekly newsletter. Shot on Nikon D610 and edited in Premiere. 

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The Walkway Over the Hudson Annual Marathon 2015/2016

In 2015 I worked with a team of Duchess Community College students to produce a short documentary about the event. You can view the trailer for that project here: https://vimeo.com/169749041  

In 2016 I returned to the Marathon as a volunteer and Media Producer during the event. For the event, we switched between a live camera, audio clips, video clips, slideshows and the live Twitter feed in the event tent where runners and family members congregated.  

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The Domino Effect | Documentary Film | Spring 2012

The Domino Effect is a documentary film about the rezoning of the old Domino Sugar Factory in Williamsburg Brooklyn from manufacturing to 2200 luxury condos with a small percentage of affordable housing units. I collaborated with Daniel Phelps and Brian Paul on this project and it was completed in the Spring of 2012. Please check out The Domino Effect Movie website for more information and upcoming screenings.

Link: www.thedominoeffectmovie.com

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On May 12th Protest NYC | Media Documentation | May 2011

In May thousands of protesters from all different organizations, unions and backgrounds marched down to Wall Street in an effort to show the banks and corporations that got bailed out by the US government to open their eyes because the people who got sold out are pretty unhappy. To view the images click here -->Flickr Stream

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ReBorn | Art Installation | November 2010

I was chosen to participate in the 100 Sq.Ft. art exhibit in NOLA and London. The photo that was chosen for this exhibit was taken in NOLA on the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Link: http://www.100sqft.co.uk/index.htm

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Man in the Mirror | Multimedia Installation | December 2009

Man in the Mirror is a project that I collaborated with Dahye Lee on. We built the installation using Max MSP. The projects goal was to raise awareness about an individuals identity, and how our differences become so apparent when our images are juxtaposed.

Link: https://vimeo.com/12011591

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Dia de los Muertos | Mexico | November 2009

In November 2009, I traveled to Mexico City to document the Dia de los Muertos celebration. I split my time between Mexico City and a small town in Guerrero. The celebration was incredible and the hospitality that I experienced during my stay was amazing. This tradition is truly beautiful.

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Libertad Urban Farm | Block Party Fundraiser | September 2009

The Libertad Urban Farm is a project that is spearheaded by Tanya Fields for a small plot in the South Bronx in a public park on Fox St. The fundraiser helped the project gain visibility and support in the community.