Lift the lid off the crock pot and look inside the Cajun Cook-Off that's attracting chefs from across the country. To win the coveted title of "Rice Chef," contestants must do much more than incorporate Louisiana-grown rice into their dish. It's a pressure cooker of whole-grain proportions.

This film is set in Crowley, Louisiana - home of the world's largest tribute to all things rice. Experience the contest through the eyes of a chef from the big city. She returns to her small hometown on her 30th birthday with the dream of winning Chef de Riz.

COMING FALL 2009.

Best American Documentary Nominee-2006 Rome International Film Fest

Hexing A Hurricane documents the resilient spirit of New Orleanians during the hardest times of their lives.

Hexing begins back when life was "normal" in New Orleans - six weeks before Hurricane Katrina forever changed the landscape of the city. The film opens with a 9th Ward VooDoo Ceremony asking spirits for protection from dangerous storms. After the ominous hurricane strikes a few weeks following the VooDoo service, the film follows locals on a roller coaster ride of despair, tragedy and hope.

Film Highlights:
Members of La Source Ancienne Temple perform a VooDoo ceremony asking powerful spirits to protect New Orleans from dangerous hurricanes. Jackie and her fiancee Carl return to the flood-damaged neighborhood of Lakeview to view their devastated home for the first time. New Orleans Cultural Ambassador (and Grammy nominee) Irvin Mayfield issues a Call to Action from beneath the unharmed statue of jazz great Louis Armstrong in the French Quarter. Legendary New Orleans broadcasters (and former husband and wife co-anchors) Garland Robinette (the Big 870) and Angela Hill (WWL Channel 4) reunite to share a candid conversation together in Jackson Square about personal experiences during a disaster of global interest. Plus VooDoo Priestess Sallie Ann Glassman, Rebirth Brass Band, Harry Anderson, Chris Rose and more.

"Hexing A Hurricane" is distributed by the National Film Network.

"Feels like a miracle" - Dave Walker, Times-Picayune

See Mardi Gras from a local's point of view!

While most Carnival films focus on conjugal co-eds gone wild on Bourbon Street, "Don't Worry Honey, I Live Here" ventures deeper to expose the lesser known traditions and experiences the season has to offer.

Take a "locals' look" at Mardi Gras in the Treme, Lundi Gras on Frenchmen Street, the roles of religion and music during Carnival, Mardi Gras Indians celebrations and more masks and costumes than you can count!

The film is narrated with memories from New Orleans musicians who candidly share their opinions and memories of Mardi Gras.

"Don't Worry Honey..." includes interviews with Marva Wright, Kermit Ruffins, Anders Osborne, Morning 40 Federation, Irene Sage, Charmaine Neville, Jason Marsalis, Jeremy Lyons, John Carey, Rosie Ledet, John Gros of Papa Grows Funk, Johnny Angel, Benny Grunch, Stanton Moore of Galactic, Irma Thomas, John Sinclair and many others.

"Don't Worry Honey, I Live Here" is distributed by the National Film Network.

"Second Line Sunday" highlights the traditions and history of New Orleans brass bands and features commentary by legendary trumpeter Kermit Ruffins.

"A more refreshing, culturally interesting look at New Orleans than usual" - Rich Tommaso, Dahlongega Film Festival Juror

March along with a traditional New Orleans "second line" during a Sunday afternoon brass band parade. You'll pass through the streets of New Orleans' historic Treme neighborhood, childhood home of Louis Armstrong.

Interviews with participants reveal that second lining is a release of joy through music, dance and most importantly community.

The idea behind a New Orleans Jazz Funeral is that "you come into this world crying, so you should go out of it singing!"

"New Orleans Jazz Funeral" is a "video snapshot" documenting a lively memorial celebration honoring New Orleans bar owner and French Quarter-character, Jim Monaghan.

It is believed that Jim's jazz funeral was the first to march down Bourbon Street in decades. And he's sure to be one of the few men to request that his ashes rest above the cash register at his popular watering hole, Molly's on the Market.