Marcia Jarmel (director/producer/writer/impact producer) field produces and directs for other filmmakers in addition to her work at PatchWorks, and served as consulting producer to HBO’s Emmy-nominated “50 Children,” and consultant to Academy Award nominee “Last Day of Freedom.” She regularly consults on documentary film impact as well. She was a resident at Working Films Content + Intent at Mass MoCA, Fledging Films Reel Education and Reel Impact, SFFilm’s Film House, and twice a BAVC Mediamaker.
PATCHWORKS FILMS: Founded by husband and wife team, Marcia Jarmel and Ken Schneider, PatchWorks Films has over 20 years experience (7 in Cuba) focusing on character driven stories illuminating social issues. Our films have broadcast worldwide and showcased at festivals, museums, libraries, schools, universities, community centers, and conferences. LOS HERMANOS/THE BROTHERS is our 8th collaboration. Prior features include: HAVANA CURVEBALL (2014, IFP ‘11), SPEAKING IN TONGUES (2009, PBS, ITVS, LPB, CAAM, IFP’09), BORN IN THE U.S.A. (2000, ITVS), THE RETURN OF SARAH’S DAUGHTERS (1998), and several shorts. For clips and details seewww.patchworksfilms.net