About SVP Productions/Joel Zemel

I began SVP Productions with the desire to record and promote interesting and eclectic projects by various Nova Scotia artists. This was accomplished to some degree with two products, "Walter Borden Reads Sonnets by William Shakespeare" and "Artists In Residence".

In the last few years, The scope of SVP Productions has broadened. I am presently working on compiling a history of Scottish fiddle tunes of nineteenth century Nova Scotia.

For players and fans, I have pages entitled Jazz Guitar Information and Resources, containing information about great jazz guitarists, past and present, as well as pdf downloads, recommended listening and links.

There are aspects of independent filmmaking are featured on my web site. I have posted web pages devoted to the great pioneer filmmaker, Nell Shipman and her husband, entrepreneur and film producer, Ernest Shipman. At one time, I had planned to do a documentary on Nell's life story but unfortunately, the project did not get past the research stage. These pages may help get the word out about her amazing life and contributions.

On the Links page you will find some links to film related web sites that I particularly like and find interesting.

There is a page with information about my two film documentaries, "My Doctor's Family" and "Sonja".

JHZ

Joel Zemel has worked for many years as a musician playing concerts, theatre, television and performing in various bands. He has been involved in several recording projects as both a player and producer and is a versatile guitarist with strong jazz influences. For the past eleven years, he had been involved in many facets of filmmaking especially picture and sound editing. He has produced and directed two documentaries, "My Doctor's Family" and "Sonja", which was nominated for an M. Joan Chalmers Award.

He is presently involved in developing a new film project with assistance from the Canada Council.

Photo by Phil Walling

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