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Lenore Norrgard
Filmmaker Photos by Susan Scott and Amanda Kovattana.
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Lenore brings to filmmaking a rich background as a trilingual writer, an international photojournalist, an engaged citizen and healer, and director of large, public, interfaith peacemaking rituals. Twice she was a resident at Cottages at Hedgebrook, and has received many other artist residencies.
AMERICAN UBUNTU was awarded an Oregon Literary Fellowship; was a finalist in the Independent Film Project's Phosphate competition; and at this point is a quarterfinalist in the unfolding Cynosure competition. Lenore also wrote, directed and produced "AMERICAN UBUNTU: The Backstory, 1970s," at the Joyce Gordon Gallery in Oakland. She is the writer, director, producer and editor of the drama, GETTING TO SEX, and has written and directed for hire. |
Debbie Brubaker
Line Producer Debbie is passionate about producing successful independent films. She brings an accomplished track record, with credits for popular indie movies, including DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL and LA MISSION.
Debbie has line producer and unit production manager credits for dozens of productions, including BLUE JASMINE, the ongoing TV show 13 REASONS WHY, and the recent mini-series WHEN WE RISE. Debbie is known for her no-nonsense expertise in creating lean, professional production budgets, and for bringing projects in on time, under budget, and with high production values that lead to strong distribution outcomes. |
Pamela Wessel-Estes
Executive Producer Pam brings 23 years of executive leadership experience with multiple organizations in the Pacific Northwest, working with community leaders and policy makers. She has raised funds and managed budgets up to $1M.
Her passion for social healing, film and spirituality have brought her to helm AMERICAN UBUNTU's private equity raise. Pam has produced two short films, including PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON ACEs AND RESILIENCE, which she also wrote and narrated. She authored the children’s book ‘A Quilt and a Home’. Pam is a native of the Pacific Northwest, currently residing on Whidbey Island. |
Savander Parker
Executive Producer |
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New Legacy Films, LLC believes that We are the stories we tell.
We aim to affect how the future unfolds, by offering paradigm-shifting stories to the popular imagination. In producing AMERICAN UBUNTU, we apply the popular Zulu expression, Because we are, I am, to post-9/11 America, with the aim of reducing our polarizations. New Legacy Films, LLC receives financial investments from those who wish to participate financially in realizing our vision. |
