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FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
FIREFLY: THE TAY FISHER STORY (2022)
2022 Spotlight Documentary Film Awards: Spotlight Silver Award
2022 Siena College
2022 New York Cinematography Awards (NYCA): Finalist Best Documentary Cinematography
2022 DINAMO Festival for Equality in Sports
2022 HUDSY TV APP Launch Tour at Miller Middle School
Tay Fisher’s basketball and life journey is one of determination, inspiration, teamwork, and down right talent – developing into one of the greats in 4-point shooting history during his 10 years on the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters. As “Firefly” he enthralled fans around the world with his “Curly” Neal-inspired one-of-kind dribbling style and infectiously positive attitude. Today, Tay shares the challenges and guidance of his never-give-up story on and off the court, by mentoring kids and holding basketball camps in his hometown.
A HUDSY ORIGINAL
NOSTRAND PRODUCTIONS LLC
Film by Chris Nostrand
Starring Tay Fisher, Sweet Lou Dunbar & “Curly” Neal
DOCUSERIES
WINE WHOOPEE WITH BRANDON ANDERS (2022)
2022 HUDSY TV APP Launch Tour
2020 Communicator Awards: Silver
2019 HUDST TV – The Commons
2019 New Paltz Film Festival
Winemaker Brandon Anders travels to the birthplace of viticulture in the United States: New York State’s Hudson Valley Region.
Director/DP/Editor: Chris Nostrand
Producer & Host: Brandon Anders
Cam B: Zach Bell & Daniela Florez
Cam C: Roselani Goehring, Victoria Harrison & Angelica Rozza
Sound: Victoria Harrison, Roselani Goehring & Michael Stropoli
EPISODE 1 “Discovering Home” (Pilot)
Brandon visits what is believed to be the oldest vineyard in the United States at Benmarl Winery.
EPISODE 2 “The Forgotten”
Brandon tastes Robibero Family Vineyard’s first vintage of Cabernet Franc from their “Forgotten Vineyard.”
EPISODE 3 “A New View”
Brandon explores Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery’s home vineyard and their new experimental one that overlooks the Hudson River.
EPISODE 4 “Pioneers” (Season Finale)
Brandon attends Kevin Zraly’s Master Class and uncovers the origin of French varietals at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery.
EPISODE 5 “Happy Hoppers” (bonus 1)
Brandon dives into the world of craft beer at Sloop Brewing Company.
EPISODE 6 “To The Lakes, We Drink” (Bonus 2)
Brandon travels to the Finger Lakes and meets with Red Tail Ridge Winery and Heart and Hands Wine Company.
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
DESTINED TO FLY (2016)
40K+ Views on YouTube
2018 Telly Awards: Bronze
2016 Rosendale Theatre
2016 Kingston Film Festival
2016 ASK For Film
A legacy built and inspired by aviation, Cole Palen’s Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome proudly flies his vision into present day.
Film by: Chris Nostrand
AD: Daniela Florez
SHORT DOCUMENTARY
MISTER MORVILLO (2015)
2020 CUNY TV
2015 CUNY Film Festival: Best Documentary
2015 GI Film Festival
2014 CINE Beacon
A US Army veteran reminisces over his misadventures during the Korean War and is left with a revelation about life.
Film by Chris Nostrand
AD: Daniela Florez
SHORT DOCUMENTARY
AGAINST THE WIND (2014)
2019 HUDSY – The Commons
2016 DOC NYC
2016 OLONA Historic Site
2015 Kingston Film Festival: Best Documentary
2015 Beacon Film Festival
2015 CUNY Film Festival: Runner-Up Best Documentary
2015 CUNY Film Festival: Best Cinematography
2014 Woodstock Film Festival
2014 International Doc Challenge: Best Historical Documentary
A group of ice yachters cling to the traditions of a centuries old sport on the Hudson River.
Film by Rahul Chadha,
Tomasz Gubernat, Chris Nostrand,
Teodora Altomare & Daniela Florez
SHORT DOCUMENTARY
SILENT EXPOSURE (2013)
110K+ Views on YouTube
2020 CUNY TV
2015 American Public Health Association
2014 CUNY School of Public Health: Research Symposium Award
2014 CUNY Asian Film Festival: Best Documentary
2014 Telly Awards: Bronze
2014 GI Film Festival
2014 NewFilmmakers New York
2014 Underexposed Film Festival yc
2014 The Americas Film Festival
2014 Public Health Association of NYC
2014 Spoke the Hub
2014 Netherlands Meets New York
2014 Short Takes on Health & Justice
2013 CINE Golden Eagle Award
Filmmaker Christopher Nostrand reopens the wound of losing his father and investigates Agent Orange & the Vietnam War.
Film by Chris Nostrand,
Kayoko Nakamura & Dawn Jacob
SHORT DOCUMENTARY
SPIRIT (2011)
2012 Telly Awards: Silver
2011 FlickFire Short Festival
2011 SUNYWide Film Festival
There are no bounds or challenges the human spirit can’t triumph when its goal is life itself. After the owner of Tuthilltown Spirits, Ralph Erenzo, suffers a life threatening car accident his son, Gable Erenzo, tends to his father’s side and family business.
Film by Chris Nostrand,
Stephanie Inserra & Kellie Noshfar