About Habitat Media
HABITAT MEDIA
112 Auburn Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
info(at)habitatmedia.org
Ph 415.458.1696
Fax 415.747.8493
Habitat Media is a 501(c)(3) non-profit production group specializing in media for a mass audience that inspire their involvement in making positive change. Our landmark documentaries examine seemingly overwhelming problems, social and environmental, that are solved when "ordinary people" do their part. All of our films include a specific call-to-action with measurable results.
Staff
Steve Cowan - Director, Producer
steve(at)habitatmedia.org
Since founding the production group in 1992 Steve has overseen the production of several award-winning films including two prime-time PBS Specials, Empty Oceans Empty Nets and Farming the Seas. As the Executive Director of Habitat Media he is actively involved in all of our organizational operations.
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Barry Schienberg - Director of Photography, Co-Producer
barry(at)habitatmedia.org
Awarded as both cameraman and editor, Barry Schienberg has produced corporate, educational and broadcast television programs for over 25 years. His broadcast work has been viewed on The Discovery Channel, PBS, A&E, CNN, Fox, and MTV. In addition to co-producing, directing cinematography and overseeing on-line edits for Habitat Media, Barry has worked as Director of Photography and Producer on Harvest of Sorrow, Ancient Sea Turtles: Stranded in a Modern World, and Pity the Pilot Whale. Barry directs photography, is our principal camera and on-line editor and helps with script development.
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Gabby Francis - Associate Producer
gabby(at)habitatmedia.org
Multitasking extraordinaire, Gabby assists with production, research, writing, field work, and heads up Habitat Media North. A firm believer in the necessity of sustainable living, she relishes the opportunity to translate her convictions into action through independent media. As a self-confessed news junky, she is always on the look out for our next big story.
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Byron Palmer - Associate Producer
byron(at)habitatmedia.org
Byron is a Bay Area native and his efforts here at Habitat Media are centered around the production of our current project, PRICELE$$. His work includes production, research, writing, offline editing, and various other distractive tasks. He is a firm believer in environmental, economic and social sustainability as well as the merits of the simplicity movement. He is an Aries and likes ice cream....a lot. He is also fond of spring.
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Natasha McMillan - Associate Producer
natasha(at)habitatmedia.org
Along with her experience in music production and A & R Natasha has worked on a number of feature and documentary films and has experience with all aspects of production. She is involved in research and production.
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John Antonelli - Segment Producer
MVFG(at)aol.com
John is a producer/director with the award winning, Mill Valley Film Group that has produced quality films over the last two and a half decades. John is overseeing production of our story that explores the impact of pay-to-play politics on our energy policy.
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Joe Faria - Audio Engineer
farvideo(at)yahoo.com
Joe has over 30 years of experience in video production specializing in video duplication, sound engineering, and audio tech.