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# Claire Schoen Media

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## Posts

- [A Path Forward](https://claireschoenmedia.com/2021/02/08/a-path-forward/) - (2021) A 17-minute story about climate solutions Claire Schoen: Co-ProducerSally Francis: Co-ProducerMartha Cain: Co-ProducerVirginia Morris: Co-ProducerJan Sturmann: Visual Editor Grandmothers 4 a Green New Deal is a group of elder women working toward a just transition to a sustainable world. We want to share with you our online story called A Path Forward. Created in photos
- [Cruel and Inhuman](https://claireschoenmedia.com/2009/04/18/cruel-and-inhuman-2009/) - (2009) A 5-minute exposé on the use of solitary confinement in U.S. prisons today. "Cruel and Inhuman" was produced for the AFSC to promote their campaign against supermax prisons. Claire Schoen: Producer, Audio design Jan Stürmann: Visual design American Friends Service Committee: Executive Producer Program Summary: There are tens of thousands of inmates living in
- [New Routes](https://claireschoenmedia.com/2009/04/12/new-routes-2009/) - (2009) A 6-minute webstory highlighting the work of "New Routes to Community Health," which supports collaborations between immigrant and community groups to create media about local health issues. Claire Schoen: Producer, Audio design Jan Stürmann: Visual design New Routes to Community Health: Executive Producer Program Summary: New Routes to Community Health is a new approach
- [Strong Roots](https://claireschoenmedia.com/2009/05/27/strong-roots-2009/) - (2009) A 5-minute story on the emerging "green burial" movement. Claire Schoen: Producer, Audio design Jan Sturmann: Visual design Program Summary: Fernwood Cemetery, in northern California, is one of a handful of cemeteries in America which integrates land stewardship into the burial process. The facts are simple: no embalming, no metal caskets, no concrete headstones.
- [Fly High](https://claireschoenmedia.com/2008/12/18/fly-high-2008/) - (2008) An 8-minute portrait of the students at a charter high school in Oakland, California. Fly High was produced for Aviation High to promote the school to potential teachers, students, parents and funders. Claire Schoen: Producer, Audio design Jan Stürmann: Visual design Aviation High: Executive Producer Program Summary: Aviation High is located on the grounds
- [RISE Webstories](https://claireschoenmedia.com/2012/01/01/rise-webstories/) - (2011) Six 5-minute multimedia stories Claire Schoen: Producer/director Jan Stürman: Visual design Erica Mu: Associate Producer Vanessa Lowe: Associate Producer Jonathan Mitchell: Original Music Wedding the immediacy of photography with the emotional intimacy of audio design, the RISE webstories provide a unique and engaging approach to environmental storytelling. The webstories were created for the websites
- [Feature Film Credits](https://claireschoenmedia.com/2009/04/18/feature-film-credits/) - NEVER CRY WOLF (1982) Feature film directed by Carroll Ballard Claire Schoen: Assistant sound editor Walt Disney Productions: Executive Producer Award: Oscar: Special Achievement Award for Sound Editing THE BLACK STALLION (1978) Feature film directed by Carroll Ballard Claire Schoen: Assistant sound editor American Zoetrope: Executive Producer APOCALYPSE NOW (1977) Feature film directed by Francis
- [Documentary Film Credits](https://claireschoenmedia.com/2009/04/18/documentary-filmvideo-credits/) - WHAT'S UP IN THE UNIVERSE? (2008) A 90-minute feature documentary on astronomy for public television broadcast and educational distribution. Claire Schoen: Co-producer KCTS-TV: Executive Producer MY BODY'S MY BUSINESS (1991) 10-minute documentary about AIDS and prostitution. For educational distribution. Claire Schoen: Sound recordist Vivian Kleiman Productions: Executive Producer NINE MOONS (1990) 40-minute documentary about natural
- [MAD RIVER](https://claireschoenmedia.com/2013/04/21/mad-river-1982/) - MAD RIVER: Hard Times in Humboldt County (1982) This hour-long documentary explores the intersection between jobs and environmental protection. As the Mad River lumber mill is closing, we find out why 300 workers are losing their jobs. National distribution as part of the prime time Crisis to Crisis series and to schools/universities. Claire Schoen: Co-Producer/director,
- [Featured Productions - Audio Stories - Box 2](https://claireschoenmedia.com/2009/05/27/featured-productions-audio-stories-box-2/)
- [Featured Productions - Audio Stories - Box 1](https://claireschoenmedia.com/2009/05/27/featured-productions-audio-stories-box-1/)
- [Featured Productions - Web Stories - Box 2](https://claireschoenmedia.com/2009/05/27/featured-productions-web-stories-box-2/)
- [Featured Productions - Web Stories - Box 1](https://claireschoenmedia.com/2009/05/27/featured-productions-web-stories-box-1/)

## Pages

- [Contact](https://claireschoenmedia.com/contact/)
- [Last Rights](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/heart-to-heart-series-2003/last-rights/) - (2006) 30-minute reversion of "Respecting Diversity" for the nationally distributed series, Making Contact. Claire Schoen: Producer/director, writer, sound recordist/editor/mixer National Radio Project: Executive Producer Program Summary: In the American health care system, "good end-of-life care" often supports the white middle-class, but people of diverse religions, languages and races often have very different needs and expectations.
- [Part III: Respecting Diversity](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/heart-to-heart-series-2003/part-iii-respecting-diversity-2003/) - (2003) The influence of culture, race and religion on dying; how the assumptions behind "good end-of-life care" do not necessarily match the needs of people who are not white and middle class. Claire Schoen: Producer/director, writer, sound recordist/editor/mixer Program Summary: Regina Dyer, an African-American woman, is dying of breast cancer. She feels that stereotypes about
- [Part II: Children Sometimes Die](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/heart-to-heart-series-2003/part-ii-children-sometimes-die-2003/) - (2003) Children who die and the support they and their families need during this unbelievably difficult experience. Claire Schoen: Producer/director, writer, sound recordist/editor/mixer Program Summary: Brittney is thirteen. Cystic fibrosis threatens to take her life before she has a chance to grow up. Wise beyond her years, Brittney faces her fear of death and her
- [Part I: Beyond Pain](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/heart-to-heart-series-2003/part-i-beyond-pain-2003/) - (2003) How fear of addiction and the "War on Drugs" undermine pain management at the end of life. Claire Schoen: Producer/director, writer, sound recordist/editor/mixer Program Summary: Richard Buike's cancer has wrapped itself around nerve cells, which can cause incredible pain. But unlike many Americans who die today in needless agony, Richard's pain is controlled with
- [Heart-To-Heart](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/heart-to-heart-series-2003/) - (Series) (2003) Claire Schoen: Producer/director, writer, sound recordist/editor/mixer Awards: Gracie and Clarion Awards for Best Documentary Series Series Summary: Three one-hour radio programs about caring for the dying. Distributed nationally by PRI on over 150 public radio stations.
- [A Drive Through Time](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/a-drive-through-time/) - (2015) A 45-minute driving audio tour. This is the story of a magnificent park: The Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, California and its odd relationship with the dairy and beef ranches that are part of this park. Steve Tokar: Co-Producer/director Claire Schoen: Co-Producer/director Narrated by: Peter Coyote. Marin Agricultural Land Trust: Executive Producer
- [Sand Castles](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/sandcastles/) - (2021) A 90 minute walking audio tour.Experience the historic San Francisco waterfront with a tale of its creation – and the threat of its demise. Claire Schoen: Producer/director, sound recordist/editorVoiceMap: Audio Tour distributor Sand Castles: The Remarkable Story of the San Francisco Embarcadero will take you on a journey along the San Francisco waterfront, and
- [Cow Heaven](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/cow-heaven-2006/) - (2015) A 45-minute driving audio tour.And a 30-minute radio version, produced for Making ContactDrive along Tomales Bay in West Marin, California to learn how this land was saved as ranchland and open space. Claire Schoen: Producer/directorNarrated by: Peter Coyote.Marin Agricultural Land Trust: Executive ProducerVoiceMap: Audio Tour distributor Program Summary: Just across the Golden Gate Bridge
- [Climate One Radio](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/climate-one-radio/) - (2012-2016) An on-going monthly series of hour-long radio shows for public stations nationwide. Claire Schoen: Audio Producer Greg Dalton: Host/ Executive Producer Jane Ann Chien: Event Producer William Blum: Recordist Climate One presents conversations at the intersection of environment, energy and the economy. Host Greg Dalton gathers leaders of industry, government and activist organizations for this
- [RISE Radio Series](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/rise-radio-series/) - (2011-2013) Three, hour-long audio documentaries For public radio Plus Six 20-minute podcasts Six 5-minute webstories A museum Exhibit Claire Schoen: Producer/director Erica Mu: Associate Producer Vanessa Lowe: Associate Producer Jonathan Mitchell: Original Music Projected sea level rise, caused by climate change, threatens to flood coastlines around the world, including most major cities. Inundation of roads,
- [State of the Human](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/state-of-the-human/) - (2015) A documentary audio program for public radio. Claire Schoen: Managing Editor Program Summary: State of the Human is an hour-long radio show and podcast produced by undergraduate students at Stanford University. Incorporating memoir, interview, dramatic reading, sound design and more, this audio magazine draws from the experiences and research of the Stanford community to weave stories which deepen
- [Stepping Up podcast](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/stepping-up-podcast/) - (2016 - present) Claire Schoen: Producer/director Stepping Up tells stories of people who are responding in unique and unexpected ways to the daunting crisis of climate change. The series covers this heavy topic with a light touch. The stories are fun and filled with humor. Each episode tells a different story: • Kids out to
- [VoiceMap Audio Tours](https://claireschoenmedia.com/voicemap-audio-tours-2/) - (2015) A series of driving and walking audio tours of West Marin County and Point Reyes National Seashore. Claire Schoen: Producer/Director Point Reyes National Seashore: Collaborating Partner Marin Agricultural Land Trust: Collaborating Partner The Point Reyes Peninsula is a unique landscape of biological diversity where over 45% of North America's avian species and rare animals including
- [A Workshop on The Green New Deal](https://claireschoenmedia.com/teaching/a-workshop-on-the-green-new-deal/) - As part of Grandmothers 4 a Green New Deal, Claire created a 90-minute, online, seminar about the Green New Deal. At the center of this small-group class is the 17-minute video, A Path Forward, which is broken into segments and interspersed with discussion, commentary and information. ­­This seminar takes a deep dive into the Green
- [FEATURES](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/greenbacks-and-green-energy-series-2005-to-2007/part-v-features-2007/) - (2007) Two short audio features based on the Green Rush documentary Claire Schoen: Director, writer, sound recordist/editor NPR's Marketplace: Executive Producer Program Summary: Two short features look at aspects of the green energy marketplace. One is about Lexicon, a branding company that helps green companies name their products. The other is about the business of
- [Pulse Of The Planet](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/pulse-of-the-planet/) - (1990-1992) 2-minute features on the environment for public radio. Claire Schoen: Interviewer, sound recordist Pulse of the Planet: Executive Producer Program Summary: Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
- [Lights And Laughter](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/lights-and-laughter-2001/) - (2001) An hour-long audio cassette. Jewish storyteller Joel ben Izzy spins Hanukkah Tales for the young and young-at-heart. Claire Schoen: Sound editor/mixer Old City Press: Executive Producer Award: Parents' Choice Gold Award Program Summary: Though Joel ben Izzy has been telling stories all his life, he began his professional career in 1983, after graduating from
- [Is Our Fate In Our Genes?](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/is-our-fate-in-our-genes-1998/) - (1998) An hour-long documentary about behavioral genetics. This show was part of a series of 9 programs, The DNA Files, produced for National Public Radio about genetic engineering. Claire Schoen: Director, writer, sound recordist/editor Executive Producer: SoundVision Awards: Shared in numerous awards for the DNA Files series: Peabody, duPont-Columbia, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, American Association
- [The Story of Lata](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/outer-voices-series-2005-2008/latas-story-2008/) - (2008) Claire Schoen: Script writer Stephanie Guyer-Stevens: Executive Producer Program Summary: The Story of Lata explores the efforts by the people of a remote part of Solomon Islands to preserve their traditional boat building culture and navigation. It explores traditional Polynesian navigation in a region where the technology and knowledge is still intact. We listen
- [The Hula Lesson](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/outer-voices-series-2005-2008/the-hula-lesson-2005/) - (2005) Claire Schoen: Script writer Stephanie Guyer-Stevens: Executive Producer Program Summary: Hula is more than girls dancing with coconut bras and grass skirts, with strains of Don Ho in the background. In fact, hula is a complete expression of a traditional culture, which uses dancing and singing for teaching social lessons, and for recounting history.
- [Part III: An Open Gate](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/illuminations-jewish-culture-in-the-light-of-the-world-series-2007/illuminations-part-iii-an-open-gate-2007/) - (2007) Jewish/Christian intermarriage in the United States. Claire Schoen: Co-producer/director, sound recordist/editor Helen Stolzfus: Co-Producer/director A Traveling Jewish Theater: Executive Producer Program Summary: What happens to the children when Jews and Christians marry? "An Open Gate" looks at this question with humor and sensitivity. Jews and Christians speak about growing up within their faith and
- [Part I: Can You Hear Me?](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/illuminations-jewish-culture-in-the-light-of-the-world-series-2007/illuminations-part-1/) - (2007) The history of conflict and coalition between Blacks and Jews in America. Claire Schoen: Co-producer/director, sound recordist/editor Corey Fischer: Co-Producer/director A Traveling Jewish Theater: Executive Producer Award: New York International Festival Silver. Program Summary: Over the decades, the relationship between African Americans and Jewish Americans has been a push and pull of common interests
- [Illuminations](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/illuminations-jewish-culture-in-the-light-of-the-world-series-2007/) - Jewish Culture in the Light of the World (Series) (2007) Three hour-long documentaries on Jewish culture. Originally produced in 1992, this series is an updated re-release. Distributed on the Public Radio Exchange. Originally distributed by PRI and on cassette. Claire Schoen: Producer/director, sound recordist/editor A Traveling Jewish Theater: Executive Producer Series Summary: "Illuminations" explores aspects
- [Survivors](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/survivors-solitary-confinement-2009/) - (2009) A half-hour audio documentary about the use of solitary confinement in America's prisons. Claire Schoen: Producer/director, sound recordist/editor Quique Cruz: Original music Scott Koue: Sound Effects Program Summary: President Obama has declared that "We have banned torture without exception." However, some would take exception to this claim. The practice of isolating a prisoner in
- ["The Stanford Storytelling Project"](https://claireschoenmedia.com/teaching/the-stanford-storytelling-project/) - The Stanford Storytelling Project helps students create stories for broadcast & podcast, live performance, written word and more. Claire led the radio team as Managing Editor and worked as a Senior Producer, mentoring students creating sound-rich, story-centered audio documentaries.
- [VoiceMap Audio Tours](https://claireschoenmedia.com/voicemap-audio-tours/) - (2015) A series of driving and walking audio tours of West Marin County and Point Reyes National Seashore. Claire Schoen: Producer/Director Point Reyes National Seashore: Collaborating Partner Marin Agricultural Land Trust: Collaborating Partner The Point Reyes Peninsula is a unique landscape of biological diversity where over 45% of North America's avian species and rare animals including
- [“Painting a Picture with Sound”](https://claireschoenmedia.com/teaching/painting-a-picture-with-sound/) - Duke University's Center for Documentary Study A 9 week, online course in which students each produce a 6 to 8 minute, documentary-style radio feature. Through virtual group meetings, individual assignments and instruction, and an interactive website, students learn the art of documentary-style production. Students are encouraged to incorporate a range of audio elements into their
- [Mad River 1982](https://claireschoenmedia.com/mad-river-1982/)
- [Old Wives' Tales](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/old-wives-tales-1984/) - (1984) 20-minute radio documentary about a women's bookstore. Broadcast by KPFA-FM. Claire Schoen: Producer, recordist/ editor Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Program Summary: Early societies depended on the oral tradition to retain and share knowledge. The term "old wives' tales" refers to the use of storytelling by elder women to transmit experience and insight, while
- [Are You Listening?](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/are-you-listening-1984/) - (1984) 7-minute radio segment about cerebral palsy. Broadcast by KPFA-FM. Claire Schoen: Producer, sound record/edit/designer Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Program Summary: We are surrounded by talk. So much so, that our dependence on words to communicate with others is largely taken for granted. Steve Hofmann, who has cerebral palsy, is very aware of the
- [ABC's of Nuclear War](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/abcs-of-nuclear-war-1984/) - (1984) 30-minute radio documentary on children's fears and fantasies about the arms race. Broadcast nationally by Consider the Alternatives. Claire Schoen: Producer, recordist/ editor Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Program Summary: The media today are filled with concern over the perils of nuclear war. With all the attention given to this subject in print, in
- [Sanctuary Caravan](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/voices-in-exile-desde-el-exilio-series-1985-1986/sanctuary-caravan-la-caravan-de-santuario/) - A reversion of "Voices in Exile," this is a 30-minute documentary on the Sanctuary Movement. Produced in English and Spanish for National Public Radio. Claire Schoen: Producer, sound record/edit/designer Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Program Summary: The plight of Salvadoran refugees is largely unknown, yet very close to home. This half-hour program documents the stories
- [Part IV: Sanctuary](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/voices-in-exile-desde-el-exilio-series-1985-1986/part-iv-sanctuary-1985/) - (1985) Claire Schoen: Producer/director, sound recordist/editor Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Award: NFCB Golden Reel winner for best documentary Program Summary: For members of the sanctuary movement, it is a matter of conscience whether to allow a human being to be deported to a nation at war. Despite federal persecution, they have found the courage
- [Part III: In Search of Asylum](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/voices-in-exile-desde-el-exilio-series-1985-1986/part-iii-in-search-of-asylum-1985/) - (1985) Claire Schoen: Producer/director, sound recordist/editor Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Award: NFCB Golden Reel winner for best documentary Program Summary: Although the U.S. Refugee Act of 1980 offers asylum to those who prove a "well-founded fear of persecution," the immigration courts deny asylum to 97% of the Salvadorans who apply. People who fled terror
- [Part II: North of the Border](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/voices-in-exile-desde-el-exilio-series-1985-1986/part-ii-north-of-the-border-1985/) - (1985) Claire Schoen: Producer/director, sound recordist/editor Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Award: NFCB Golden Reel winner for best documentary Program Summary: More than half a million Salvadorans, fleeing the violence of their country, have come to the United States. Refugees describe the ordeal of leaving El Salvador and traveling here. They speak of their struggle
- [Part I: Inside The Volcano](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/voices-in-exile-desde-el-exilio-series-1985-1986/part-1-inside-the-volcano-1985/) - (1985) Claire Schoen: Producer/director, sound recordist/editor Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Award: NFCB Golden Reel winner for best documentary Program Summary: Salvadorans speak about life and death in their homeland. In El Salvador, non-combatants are targets of death squad assassinations and military operations, including the bombing of civilians in "free-fire" zones. The United States has
- [Voices In Exile / Desde El Exilio](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/voices-in-exile-desde-el-exilio-series-1985-1986/) - (Series) (1985-1986) A series of four, 30-minute documentaries that tells the story of refugees fleeing war-torn El Salvador and their struggle to remain in the United States. Produced in English and Spanish for national and international distribution. Claire Schoen: Producer/director, sound recordist/editor Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Award: NFCB Golden Reel winner for best documentary
- [The Ace](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/the-ace-1987/) - (1987) 10-minute radio drama about the building of the Golden Gate Bridge. Broadcast nationally and internationally by MonitoRadio. Claire Schoen: Producer, sound record/edit/designer Tales Spinners: Executive Producer Program Summary: They said it couldn't be done. Spanning the gap in the California coast, where the ocean surges into San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge took
- [Women's Choices](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/womens-choice/) - (1988) 13-minute report on women in the Soviet Union. Broadcast by MonitoRadio. Claire Schoen: Producer, writer, sound record/edit Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Program Summary: At the dawn of Glasnost in Gorbachev's Soviet Union, women are redefining their role in the family and in society. In Russia and Georgia, three generations of women talk about
- [Distant Neighbors - Part 2](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/distant-neighbors-1988/distant-neighbors-1988-part-2/) - (1988) The second show in this 2-part series looks at home life for Soviet citizens during the period of "Glasnost." Claire visited people in their apartments. How does one go about renting an apartment? Who does one call when something breaks down? Where do people shop for food or find a pretty dress? How does
- [Distant Neighbors - Part 1](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/distant-neighbors-1988/distant-neighbors-1988-part-1/) - (1988) The first half-hour program in the Distant Neighbors series focuses on work in the Soviet Union. Claire talked to a variety of people about the jobs they held and how they felt about the work they did. Does everyone work for the State? Do people choose their professions? Do they have any say in
- [Distant Neighbors](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/distant-neighbors-1988/) - (1988) Two 30-minute documentaries about everyday life in the Soviet Union. Broadcast by Consider the Alternatives and Radio for Peace International. Claire Schoen: Producer/director, writer, sound recordist/editor Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Program Summary: Distant Neighbors offers a rare glimpse into the lives of Soviet citizens. Andrei is a free-lance journalist and radio D.J. Anya
- [What Time Is It?](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/what-time-is-it-1989/) - (1989) 30-minute documentary about the nuclear arms race. National and international distribution. Claire Schoen: Producer/director, writer, sound recordist/editor Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Program Summary: The clock, which graced the cover of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, became an infamous symbol of impending nuclear doom. Its hands, placed within minutes of midnight, expressed the world's
- [Crossroads](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/crossroads-1990/) - (1990) 6-minute feature reports on health and education for NPR's weekly magazine show. Claire Schoen: Producer, writer, sound recordist/editor Crossroads: Executive Producer Program Summary: This national weekly radio newsmagazine focuses on multicultural issues. It includes highly produced features on music, politics, science, sports, media, cultural and social issues. Carried on 175 public and community stations
- [Hard Work](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/hard-work-1990/) - (1990) 30-minute documentary about unemployment. Distributed on NPR's Horizons Claire Schoen: Producer/director, writer, sound recordist/editor Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Program Summary: A big part of Robert Burkehart's job is just getting his recruits to show up on time. As Director of the San Francisco Conservation Corps his mission is to train low-income youth from
- [Part VI: Weaving a Web of Democracy](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/communications-revolution-series-1992-1994/the-democratic-process-in-the-telecommunications-age-1994/) - (1994) Claire Schoen: Managing editor, producer, sound recordist/editor Telecommunications Radio Project: Executive Producer Program Summary: Democracy is government rule by its citizens through elected representatives. Today this is impeded by general apathy due to feelings of disenfranchisement and powerlessness. Telecommunications are changing the means by which people can and will interface with their government. This
- [Part V: No Substitute For Teachers](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/communications-revolution-series-1992-1994/technology-in-the-classroom-no-substitute-for-teachers-1993/) - (1993) Claire Schoen: Managing editor, producer, sound recordist/editor Telecommunications Radio Project: Executive Producer Program Summary: Distance learning offers students from K through college access to programs and materials not in their schools. A new global village is being created in which kids learn from each other across continents. Are these glitzy gadgets for the few
- [Part IV: Nintendo Over Baghdad](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/communications-revolution-series-1992-1994/nintendo-over-baghdad-the-future-of-war-1993/) - (1993) Claire Schoen: Managing editor, producer, sound recordist/editor Telecommunications Radio Project: Executive Producer Program Summary: Will new hi-tech weaponry make the unthinkable thinkable? Can war now be presented to the American public as a clean, sanitary affair, causing minimal (and therefore acceptable) "collateral damage"? How are telecommunication technologies contributing to a new mass psychology regarding
- [Part III: Phone Psychology](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/communications-revolution-series-1992-1994/phone-psychology-1992/) - (1992) Claire Schoen: Managing editor, producer, sound recordist/editor Telecommunications Radio Project: Executive Producer Program Summary: A light-hearted consideration of the creation and evolution of the telephone. What real services does it provide? How does it impact our society and culture? How does it influence the way we conduct our personal lives and how we perceive
- [Part II: People with Disabilities Extend their Reach](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/communications-revolution-series-1992-1994/extending-the-world-of-disabled-citizens/) - (1992) Claire Schoen: Managing editor, producer, sound recordist/editor Telecommunications Radio Project: Executive Producer Program Summary: Proposed and existing telecommunications technologies expand human capability and capacity. They take us beyond the physical restrictions of space and time, and out of our bodily limitations, redefining our experiences of ourselves, our bodies, and our abilities. What special significance
- [Part I: Libraries in Cyberspace](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/communications-revolution-series-1992-1994/marian-the-librarian-meets-the-cyberspace-info-surfer-1992/) - (1992) Claire Schoen: Managing editor, producer, sound recordist/editor Telecommunications Radio Project: Executive Producer Program Summary: From the perspective of classic American philanthropists, the public library was a temple of knowledge, a manifestation of the melting pot which could transform the diverse masses into informed American citizens. The gate of each beneficent but modest temple were
- [Communications Revolution](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/communications-revolution-series-1992-1994/) - (Series) (1992-1994) Six 10-minute features designed to introduce a series of hour-long call-in shows investigating the impact of telecommunications technology. Broadcast nationally by Pacifica Radio Network Claire Schoen: Managing editor, producer, sound recordist/editor Telecommunications Radio Project: Executive Producer Series Summary: Computers, phones, modems, faxes, satellites, interactive TV, video games, voice mail, cell phones, video phones,
- [What's Left?](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/whats-left-1991/) - (1991) 30-minute documentary/drama about leftist politics in a post-Soviet world. Broadcast nationally by Consider the Alternatives. Claire Schoen: Producer, sound editor Alan Snitow: Writer, Director Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Award: NFCB Silver Reel. Program Summary: As the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990-1, Alan Snitow wrote and directed and Claire Schoen produced a radio play
- [EarthTones](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/earthtones-radio/) - (1995) A series of 10 short radio features about the environment, highlighting rich soundscapes of the natural world. Claire Schoen: Producer/director, writer, sound recordist/editor/mixer Fine Line Productions: Executive Producer Program Summary: Sound is a vital though invisible aspect of human existence. "EarthTones" gives its audience the opportunity to experience the natural world through sound. The
- [Audio Tours](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/audio-tours-1996/) - (1996) Museum exhibits are brought to life through audio interviews, dramatic re-creations and music as patrons tour displays wearing individual "walkman" audio-cassette decks and headphones. Claire Schoen: Sound editor/mixer Antenna Theater: Executive Producer Program Summary: Antenna Audio is the world's leading producer of interpretive audio tours and other self-guided audio and audio-visual experiences. Antenna tours
- [Training Tapes](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/training-tapes-1996-99/) - (1996-1999) In-house training and educational tapes. Claire Schoen: Sound recordist/editor/mixer Shaklee Corporation: Executive Producer Program Summary: Shaklee is the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S. As early as 1960, they made one of the first biodegradable household cleaners. And they were the first company in the world to obtain Climate Neutral™ certification and
- [The Osgood File](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/the-osgood-file-1995-2005/) - (1995-2005) 2-minute feature reports hosted by Charles Osgood on the environment, science, children, religion and democracy. Claire Schoen: Writer, sound recordist/editor on over 130 shows ACF Newsource for CBS Radio: Executive Producer Program Summary: Over a period of 12 years, The American Communications Foundation produced programming on substantive public policy and social issues for The
- [Outer Voices](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/outer-voices-series-2005-2008/) - (Series) (2005, 2008) Claire Schoen: Script writer Stephanie Guyer-Stevens: Executive Producer Series Summary: Two hour-long radio documentaries which are part of a series about women activists in the Pacific Islands and Asian Rim. Distributed nationally by Creative PR.
- [Web Stories](https://claireschoenmedia.com/web-stories/)
- [Biography](https://claireschoenmedia.com/biography/) - Claire Schoen began documenting the world through media as a photographer in high school and college, roaming the streets to find stories revealed in the faces of strangers. In her twenties, she moved into independent film and video production. Claire created a number of her own films and worked as a sound recordist and sound
- [The Undiscovered Explorer](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/the-undiscovered-explorer-2005/) - (2005) An hour-long radio documentary about William Clark's slave, York, the only African American on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Narrated by Danny Glover. Distributed nationally on over 180 public radio stations. Claire Schoen: Director, writer, sound recordist/editor Oregon Public Broadcasting: Executive Producer Awards: Gracie and Clarion Awards: Best Documentary. Program Summary: The story of
- [WHAT'S BREWING](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/greenbacks-and-green-energy-series-2005-to-2007/part-iv-whats-brewing-2006/) - (2006) A 15-minute radio documentary about a green brewery. Claire Schoen: Director, writer, sound recordist/editor Living on Earth: Executive Producer Program Summary: Can making the switch to green energy help a company make a profit? New Belgium Brewing is the 3rd largest craft brewer in the U.S. They make great beer and lots of it.
- [RETROFIT-IT](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/greenbacks-and-green-energy-series-2005-to-2007/part-iii-retrofit-it-2006/) - (2006) A 15-minute radio documentary for Living on Earth about saving money on your energy bill. Claire Schoen: Director, writer, sound recordist/editor Living on Earth: Executive Producer Program Summary: Daniel Marcus is painfully aware of his soaring energy bill. But he says he's simply too busy to spend time figuring out how to cut electricity
- [THE B-PLAN](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/greenbacks-and-green-energy-series-2005-to-2007/part-ii-the-b-plan-2005/) - (2005) A 15-minute radio documentary about a green entrepreneur Claire Schoen: Director, writer, sound recordist/editor Living on Earth: Executive Producer Program Summary: Chris Carstens has a good idea for making biodiesel fuel available to individuals and small groups who can't get it now. And he wants to find a way to make a profitable business
- [GREEN RUSH](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/greenbacks-and-green-energy-series-2005-to-2007/part-i-green-rush-2007/) - (2007) This hour-long doc follows two stories about people finding solutions to global warming through the marketplace -- and making a profit along the way. Claire Schoen: Director, writer, sound recordist/editor American RadioWorks: Executive Producer Program Summary: A company in Holland is about to launch the first "green" credit card in the U.S., allowing customers
- [Greenbacks and Green Energy](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/greenbacks-and-green-energy-series-2005-to-2007/) - (Series) (2005 to 2007) A series of documentary-style radio programs about making money by making the switch to alternative energy. Claire Schoen: Director, writer, sound recordist/editor Series Summary: From solar and wind power to fuel cells and biomass, some companies are finding that alternative energy sources are not just good for the planet but good
- [Part II: Stories Make The World](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/illuminations-jewish-culture-in-the-light-of-the-world-series-2007/illuminations-part-ii-stories-make-the-world-2007/) - (2007) Celebrating the rich tradition of Jewish storytelling. Claire Schoen: Co-producer/director, sound recordist/editor Corey Fischer: Co-Producer/director A Traveling Jewish Theater: Executive Producer Program Summary: When a 4th grade class was asked "What would happen if there were no stories?" A young girl responded, "If there were no stories, there would be no world. Stories make
- [Film & Video](https://claireschoenmedia.com/film-video/)
- [Audio Programs](https://claireschoenmedia.com/audio-programs/) - Employing a multi-layered sound design, music, and voices, Claire Schoen's audio programs weave stories of the world and of wonder. Use the pulldown menu to the left to stream or download audio archive.
- [References](https://claireschoenmedia.com/teaching/references/) - References available on request. Praise for the RISE Series: This is thoughtful journalism about important issues... and great storytelling in the bargain. John Biewen, Center for Documentary Studies, Duke University The series is a fine example of passionate, informed storytelling that confronts a critical global issue head on. Beautifully produced! Brian Howard, Editor or Digital Media, National Geographic This
- [Script Doctor](https://claireschoenmedia.com/teaching/script-doctor/) - Claire works as a mentor and consultant on a one-to-one basis for radio and film projects. She advises on all aspects of production including concept development, proposal writing, script doctoring, ProTools and distribution.
- [Radio Lectures and Mentorship Programs](https://claireschoenmedia.com/teaching/radio-lectures-and-mentorship-programs/) - Claire has taught radio scriptwriting and production through numerous venues including: • The Stanford Storytelling Project • U.C. Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism • Duke University's Center for Documentary Studies • Third Coast Audio Festival presenter • AIR (Association of Independents in Radio) mentorship program • ExPression Center for New Media mentorship program • CBS
- ["Making a Scene"](https://claireschoenmedia.com/teaching/making-a-scene/) - A break-out session seminar at the 2007 Third Coast Audio Festival conference. A well-crafted scene, heard on the radio, opens a window onto a new world and allows the listener to fly right in. Claire Schoen explores the process of creating scenes -- showing real people living their lives -- for an audio documentary. Recording
- ["From Soup to Nuts"](https://claireschoenmedia.com/teaching/from-soup-to-nuts/) - A 2-day seminar on documentary radio production. This weekend intensive covers the basics of concept development, preproduction, production, editing, mixing and distribution for long-form audio production. Claire offers this weekend course on an occasional basis.
- ["Taking Time to Tell the Story"](https://claireschoenmedia.com/teaching/taking-time-to-tell-the-story/) - U.C. Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism. A semester-long production course on long-form documentary radio production. Students each produce a half-hour audio documentary for this course. Class time is divided between lectures and group presentations. Most of the documentaries produced by students in this course enjoyed national radio distribution.
- [Available for:](https://claireschoenmedia.com/biography/available-for/) - • Producing: for radio and film documentaries • Field Recording: for radio, film and video, Interviewing, Tape synchs • Post Production: Audio editing and mixing • Grant Writing, Script development • Teaching: Lecturing on radio production, Consulting and mentoring on individual projects, ProTools editing • Consulting and Script Doctoring on individual productions
- [Experience](https://claireschoenmedia.com/biography/experience/) - • Producer/Director: Produced and directed numerous documentary and educational programs in radio, film, video and webstory for national and international broadcast and educational cassette/CD distribution. • Project Manager: Organized and supervised the work of project staff at various stages of production on media projects. • Sound Recordist: Recorded sound for a wide variety of projects
- [Equipment](https://claireschoenmedia.com/biography/equipment/) - Schoen's studio includes a full-production digital audio editing and mix facility: -- Digidesign's ProTools. She has state-of-the-art portable audio recording equipment: -- Sound Devices 722 recorder -- Neumann, Schoeps, Sennheiser and Tram mics
- [Awards](https://claireschoenmedia.com/biography/awards/) - Claire's radio work has garnered several awards for best documentary including: • Society for Environmental Journalists SEJ, Second place. 2012. RISE: Climate Change and Coastal Communities • Association for Women in Communications Clarion Award. 2012. RISE: Climate Change and Coastal Communities Clarion Award. 2005. The Undiscovered Explorer Clarion Award. 2003. Heart-to-Heart: Caring for the Dying
- [Site Map](https://claireschoenmedia.com/site-map/)
- [Productions](https://claireschoenmedia.com/productions/) - Claire Schoen’s productions span a wide range of media including radio, film, video, audio tour and still photography. She has produced work for documentary, educational, corporate and advocacy projects.
- [Teaching](https://claireschoenmedia.com/teaching/) - Through teaching and mentoring, Claire shares her experience as a storyteller and her knowledge of producing, recording and editing. She has developed unique courses in documentary radio production, from a full semester-long class to weekend workshops and single presentations. She works with both emerging and mid-level producers who want to sharpen their skills and explore

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