Filmography

Holly Barden Stadtler

CREDITS

Co-Director/Exec. Producer

Finding Our Voices, Independent Feature Documentary, 2008

Independent feature length documentary for theatrical distribution and internet sales about the importance of dissent to American Democracy, and the profiles of 8 courageous people who spoke out against the war in Iraq.

Director/Producer

Struck By Lightning, National Geographic Television, 2006-07

One hour documentary for the EXPLORER series about what happens to the human body when someone is struck by lightning. High definition graphics and video propel a fascinating look at the medical exploration of lightning strike side effects for survivors and the human side as well. Aired April, 2007.

Director/Producer

Miracle Cures, National Geographic Television, 2006

One hour documentary for IS IT REAL series that examines the science behind miracle cures claimed by televangelists, visitors to Our Lady of Lourdes, and those who visit a psychic healer known as John of God, in Brazil.

Director/Producer

Voyageurs National Park, US Dept of Interior, 2004

Twelve minute video that blends this unique national park’s rich cultural history with it’s natural history – a park named for French canoemen who plied the park’s waters during the height of the fur trade.
Released Fall, 2003 to park visitor centers, sold on home video/DVD.

Director/Producer/Writer

Kilimanjaro for Hope, Independent Film, 2003

One hour documentary about a group of novice hikers who set out to climb Africa’s highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for sick and underprivileged children.
AWARDS: GOLD, Houston Worldfest, 2004; SCREENED: Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival, October, 2003; SCREENED: Rossland Mountain Film Festival, November, 2003

Director/Producer

America’s Last Red Wolves, MSNBC, Explorer Wild, 2002

Twenty five minute documentary about the most endangered canid in the world, the red wolf. Reintroduced into North Carolina in the 1980’s, this film marks the first in-depth look at these rare creatures and the biologists who dedicate their careers to making their comeback a success.
AWARDS: FINALIST winner, New York Festivals, 2002; BRONZE , Houston WorldFest, 2001.

Director/Producer

Troubled Waters, TBS Superstation, Wild!Life Adventures, 2000

Hosted by celebrity Ed Begley, Jr. this one hour documentary explores the unique Florida Everglades and the health of the water and wildlife living there. Begley swims with a one ton manatee, travels to the undertarp of 400 nesting wood storks, and follows the trail of a Florida panther as he investigates the impact of urban growth and improper water management and the challenges these endangered species face.
AWARDS: GENESIS AWARD COMMENDATION, The Ark Trust, 2000; AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, The Communicator Awards 2000; GOLD award Houston WorldFest, 2000; TELLY AWARD, 2001.

Director/Co-Producer

The Multiple Personality Puzzle, The Learning Channel, 1999

This one hour documentary examines the efforts to determine what about MPD stands up to the most rigorous of scientific scrutiny -- and what does not -- and asks the viewers themselves to decide where the scientific cards fall in the cruel puzzle of Multiple Personality Disorder.
AWARDS: GOLD, Directing, 2000 Aurora Awards; CINE GOLDEN EAGLE, 2000; AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, The Communicator Awards, 2000

Director/Co-Producer

Buried Alive, Discovery Channel, 1998

This documentary is a scientific and historical look at premature burial - the horror and terror associated with the idea of being buried alive - and the fact that this is a real life occurrence, not material for a fictional horror movie. At the heart of this program is the idea that people were buried alive under the assumption that they were dead and we explore the forensic and archaeological evidence and the difficulties the medical world has faced in determining death.
AWARDS: CINE GOLDEN EAGLE, 1999; SILVER, Houston WorldFest, 1999; SILVER, WorldFest Flagstaff, 1999; FINALIST, New York Festivals, 1999

Director/Producer

Footsteps of a Bear, Animal Planet, 1997

Viewers come to know four female Kodiak bears over the course of a year as we see their varying parenting styles and get to know their cubs of different ages living on Kodiak Island in Alaska. (50:00)
AWARDS: CINE GOLDEN EAGLE, 1999; BRONZE, Houston WorldFest, 1997; BRONZE, National Educational Media Apple Awards; FINALIST, New York Festivals, 1998

Director/Co-Producer

Coma: The Silent Epidemic , Discovery Channel, 1997

As lifesaving technologies outstrip brain-saving ones, coma has become a silent epidemic... a growing medical mystery... and an untold story of tragedy and triumph for thousands of patients and their families. This documentary charts the brain’s descent into this netherworld between life and death. (50:00)
AWARDS: CINE GOLDEN EAGLE, 1998; SILVER, New York Festivals, 1998; BRONZE, National Education Media Network, 1998; Nominated: 1997 OUTSTANDING BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS OF A SINGLE CURRENT STORY, News & Documentary Emmy Award

Director/Producer

The Making of the Leopard Son, Discovery Channel, 1996

This one hour documentary follows renowned wildlife cinematographer Hugo van Lawick and his crew into the Serengeti to present a fascinating behind-the-scenes portrait of how you make a 35mm theatrical film about a young leopard growing up in the bush. The film captures the dedicated crew’s efforts to film wildlife from a glider, to record sound from a hot air balloon, and to film leopard behavior from a custom built Landrover. The film also includes a look at famed POLICE drummer Stuart Copeland’s work as composer of the musical score and Sir John Guilgud’s contribution as narrator for the feature film.
AWARDS: GOLD, Chicago International Television Competition, 1997; FINALIST AWARD, International Wildlife Film Festival, 1997 and MERIT AWARDS: Photography, Storyline, Post-Production Values, and Editing; Nominated: BEST NEWCOMER, Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, 1997

 

Film Credits while on staff at Discovery Channel Pictures 1991-1996 include the following:

 

Coordinating Producer

  • The Power of Dreams Discovery Channel
  • The Space Shuttle Discovery Channel
  • Finite Ocean Discovery Channel
  • Nile: River of Gods Discovery Channel
  • Dragons of Komodo Discovery Channel
  • Crocodile Territory Discovery Channel
  • Orangutans: The High Society Discovery Channel
  • Meerkats: A Kalahari Saga Discovery Channel
  • The Lions' Share Discovery Channel
  • Normandy: The Great Crusade Discovery Channel
  • Flight over the Equator Discovery Channel

 

Associate Producer

  • Spirits of the Rainforest Discovery Channel
  • Queen of the Elephants Discovery Channel
  • Invention (episodes 14-39) Discovery Channel
  • Submarines: Sharks of Steel Discovery Channel
  • Life Force Discovery Channel
  • Rediscovering America (4 eps) Discovery Channel
  • Great Books: Frankenstein The Learning Channel
  • Great Books: Origin of Species The Learning Channel
  • Great Books: Le Morte de Arthur The Learning Channel
  • JP Donleavy's Ireland The Learning Channel
  • Mustang: The Hidden Kingdom Discovery Channel

 

Production Coordinator

  • People of the Forest Discovery Channel
  • In the Company of Whales Discovery Channel