"No Sleep Till Whitesburg"

AMI 2010 Media Lab

"Missing Generation"

AMI summer 2011 Film about children being raised by their grandparents. Produced by Dillon Fisher, Candace Hughes and Olivia Sizemore

"Youth Bored: Uniting Appalachian Youth"

"Robbie got Wrecked"

Written and Directed by Mikie Burke.

AMI, Spring 2012

"Embracing Culture"

Through the voices of various artists from the region, “Appalachian Art” attempts to express the importance of creative experiences in small rural communities.

AMI, Summer 2012 Produced by: Oakley Fugate, Joey Salyer, and Savannah Swinney

"The Business of our Heritage"

Anne Bradley, Letcher County extension agent and founder of the Pine Mountain Crafts Cooperative, joins a cast of quilters, woodworkers, basketmakers and luthiers from across the region to talk about their work and what the co-op has meant for them and their communities. Soon after its formation, the co-op seems to have grown to play a vital role in the area it serves. From helping artisans in honing their craft to providing an avenue for the marketing of their work, these artisans see the Pine Mountain Crafts Cooperative as playing an integral part in preserving and passing down their mountain heritage.

Produced by Melissa Hamilton, Jerry Boggs, and Neil Bedwell. AMI, Summer 1993. Runtime: 11 minutes and 43 seconds.

"Trials, Troubles & Tribulations: The Story of Bad Tom Smith & Floyd Frazier"

"Head of George's Branch"  is a short film by Whitney Beverly and Herb E. Smith for the Side by Side Project.

"A Dying Tradition" features powerful first-hand accounts of the funeral practices and customs of dealing with death in the mountains.

Produced by Emmitt Hamilton, Shannon Collins & Sharon Saylor. AMI, 1994. Runtime: 14 minutes and 24 seconds.

"As long as it Takes"

This video from 1993 features testimony and footage from union coal miners on strike at the Beth-Elkhorn Mine No. 29 in Pike County, Kentucky.

Produced by Robbie Coleman, Joey Hamilton & Tammy Roark.  AMI, 1993. Runtime: 12 minutes and 17 seconds.

"To Hell and Back" is a moving tribute to Eastern Kentucky veterans who served in the Vietnam War. This video includes compelling interviews with former soldiers as they reflect on their military service, experiences overseas, and return home to the mountains.

Produced by: Matthew Caudill, Joshua Carroll, Kisha Combs & Crystal Testerman. AMI, 1994. Running time: 20 minutes and 40 seconds.

WARNING: This film contains explicit content and/or language.

"Sankofa: Backtracking the Underground Railroad in Appalachia"

Through interviews with scholars and descendents of former slaves, Sankofa provides a glimpse into the importance of the Underground Railroad and its conductors in Kentucky, a border state during the Civil War.

Produced by Becky Borgerding, David Harmon, Nirasha Holcomb, and Trevor Pollard. AMI, 1999. Running time: 11 minutes and 37 seconds.

"Fat Man" is a handmade stop-motion animation based on the folktale originally performed by Roadside Theater.

Produced by Alex Kidd & Kent Leedy. AMI, 1992. Running time: 9 minutes and 2 seconds.

"Cruelty Knows No Species"

Animals can provide their owners with a sense of love and belonging, but not all are treated with kindness and gratitude. This documentary describes the pain some animals experience at the hands of abusive or negligent owners, and shares the stories of two caring people who rescue and rehabilitate some of these hurt animals everyday.

Produced by Dustin Hall, Monica Webb & Jade Slone. AMI, 2013. Running time: 6 minutes and 32 seconds.

"Theta-6"

The human brain is constantly generating electrical frequencies which change based on physical and emotional activity. When these waves are traveling at a theta frequency (4-7 Hz) the body is in a state of relaxation and the mind is at the peak of its creativity. In this state, the subconscious is able to create images and scenarios so realistic, one may not be able to tell them apart from waking life.

Produced by Eli Gover. AMI, 2013. Running time: 17 minutes and 37 seconds.

"Welcome to Dragalachia" gives viewers a close look at drag queen culture in rural Appalachia. Fall in love with local performer, Shelita Buffet, who shares experiences and breaks down stereotypes in this intimate profile piece.

Produced by Oakley Fugate, Joey Salyer & Robbie Thacker. AMI, 2013. Running time: 6 minutes and 23 seconds.

Hey there! Do you love AMI? Of course you do! Come join us on Saturday, December 28th for AMI's first ever Alumni Gala! Expect a fun-filled evening of connecting with old friends, meeting other awesome AMIers, and watching films from AMI's 25 year history! All AMI interns, alumni and former staff are welcome to attend and bring a guest, so invite a friend and come ready for a good time! We are asking for a suggested minimum donation of $10 to benefit the program.  AMI will provide snacks, movies, door prizes and even video games! Bring your favorite games for Xbox 360, Super Nintendo, and PS3 and be ready for a challenge! Please help us spread the word by telling your AMI friends and sharing this event on Facebook, and we'll look forward to seeing you there!

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