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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Cedar Grove Productions
| name = Cedar Grove Productions
| logo = Cedar grove logo.png
| logo = Cedar Grove Productions.png
| logo_size = 166px
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| type = Entertainment
| type = Entertainment
| genre = [[Asian Pacific American]] media and theatre arts
| genre = [[Asian Pacific American]] media and theatre arts
| foundation = 1996
| foundation = 1996
| founder = [[Tim Toyama]], co-founder<br />[[Chris Tashima]], co-founder<br />[[Chris Donahue]], co-founder
| founder = [[Tim Toyama]], <small>Co-founder</small> <br> [[Chris Tashima]], <small>Co-founder</small> <br> [[Chris Donahue]], <small>Co-founder</small>
| location_city = Los Angeles, California
| location_city = Los Angeles, California
| location_country = [[United States]]
| location_country = [[United States]]
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| divisions = Motion pictures, television, theatre
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'''Cedar Grove Productions''' is an independent production company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in media and theatre arts representing the [[Asian Pacific American]] community. [[film|Media]] projects are educational, with [[Visual Communications (VC)]] serving as a [[non-profit]] fiscal sponsor.<ref>[http://www.vconline.org/productions/index.html productions] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071223025248/http://www.vconline.org/productions/index.html# |date=2007-12-23 }} at [http://www.vconline.org Visual Communications site]</ref>
'''Cedar Grove Productions''' is an independent production company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in media and theatre arts representing the [[Asian Pacific American]] community. [[film|Media]] projects are educational, with [[Visual Communications (VC)]] serving as a [[non-profit]] fiscal sponsor.<ref>[http://www.vconline.org/productions/index.html productions] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071223025248/http://www.vconline.org/productions/index.html# |date=2007-12-23 }} at [http://www.vconline.org Visual Communications site]</ref>


==Motion picture background==
==Motion picture background==
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==Television==
==Television==
Cedar Grove Productions produced ''[[Day of Independence]]'', a narrative short film broadcast as a half-hour [[PBS]] [[television special]] on [[KHET|KHET/PBS Hawai'i]] in 2005. Produced by [[Lisa Onodera]], the program received an [[Emmy]] nomination from the [[NATAS]] San Francisco/Northern California Chapter, in the category of Historical/Cultural – Program/Special.<ref>[http://www.emmysf.tv/pdf/emmy06nom.pdf list of 35th NorCal Emmy noms; p. 9] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070422022914/http://www.emmysf.tv/pdf/emmy06nom.pdf |date=2007-04-22 }} (pdf)</ref> The fact-based story followed a young [[Nisei Japanese American|''Nisei'']] (second-generation [[Japanese American]]) baseball player during the [[Japanese American internment]] in World War II.
Cedar Grove Productions produced ''[[Day of Independence]]'', a narrative short film broadcast as a half-hour [[PBS]] [[television special]] on [[KHET|KHET/PBS Hawai'i]] in 2005. Produced by [[Lisa Onodera]], the program received an [[Emmy]] nomination from the [[NATAS]] San Francisco/Northern California Chapter, in the category of Historical/Cultural – Program/Special.<ref>[http://www.emmysf.tv/pdf/emmy06nom.pdf list of 35th NorCal Emmy noms; p. 9] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070422022914/http://www.emmysf.tv/pdf/emmy06nom.pdf |date=2007-04-22 }} (pdf)</ref> The fact-based story followed a young [[Nisei Japanese American|''Nisei'']] (second-generation [[Japanese American]]) baseball player during the [[Japanese American internment]] in World War II.


==Theatre==
==Theatre==
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In 2006, Cedar Grove OnStage was formed, as a sister company focusing on live theatre. It joined a [[multicultural]] consortium called the "Cultural Roundtable" at THE ''NEW'' LATC. Cedar Grove OnStage develops, produces and presents new [[Asian American theatre]] works, with Cedar Grove Productions co-founder Tashima serving as [[Artistic Director]]. Productions will be presented at the LATC venues in [[downtown Los Angeles]]. Other performance groups belonging to the Cultural Roundtable include the [[Latino Theater Company]], [[Playwrights' Arena]], [[Robey Theatre Company]], [[Culture Clash (performance troupe)|Culture Clash]], and [[American Indian Dance Theatre|American Indian Dance Theatre/Project HOOP]].<ref>[http://www.calendarlive.com/stage/cl-et-latc26feb26,0,5543757.story "THE NEW LATC cancels series" by Lynne Heffley - 2/26/08] on [[Los Angeles Times]] online</ref>
In 2006, Cedar Grove OnStage was formed, as a sister company focusing on live theatre. It joined a [[multicultural]] consortium called the "Cultural Roundtable" at THE ''NEW'' LATC. Cedar Grove OnStage develops, produces and presents new [[Asian American theatre]] works, with Cedar Grove Productions co-founder Tashima serving as [[Artistic Director]]. Productions will be presented at the LATC venues in [[downtown Los Angeles]]. Other performance groups belonging to the Cultural Roundtable include the [[Latino Theater Company]], [[Playwrights' Arena]], [[Robey Theatre Company]], [[Culture Clash (performance troupe)|Culture Clash]], and [[American Indian Dance Theatre|American Indian Dance Theatre/Project HOOP]].<ref>[http://www.calendarlive.com/stage/cl-et-latc26feb26,0,5543757.story "THE NEW LATC cancels series" by Lynne Heffley - 2/26/08] on [[Los Angeles Times]] online</ref>


Cedar Grove OnStage developed ''[[Be Like Water]]'', a play written by award-winning [[performance artist]] [[Dan Kwong]], which was produced by [[East West Players]], in association with Cedar Grove OnStage, in September 2008.<ref>[http://www.eastwestplayers.org/on_the_stage/water.htm ''Be Like Water''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914003317/http://www.eastwestplayers.org/on_the_stage/water.htm |date=2008-09-14 }} on [[East West Players|EWP]] site</ref>
Cedar Grove OnStage developed ''[[Be Like Water]]'', a play written by award-winning [[performance artist]] [[Dan Kwong]], which was produced by [[East West Players]], in association with Cedar Grove OnStage, in September 2008.<ref>[http://www.eastwestplayers.org/on_the_stage/water.htm ''Be Like Water''] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914003317/http://www.eastwestplayers.org/on_the_stage/water.htm |date=2008-09-14 }} on [[East West Players|EWP]] site</ref>


==Educational Efforts==
==Educational Efforts==
In 2000, Cedar Grove Productions organized and presented "The AJA Circle: Artists of Japanese Ancestry", a day-long seminar where Japanese and [[Japanese American]] theatre artists came together to share cultural experiences of the Japanese American community's history in the U.S. and the artistic community of [[Asian Americans]] working in Hollywood.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-06 |title=Why Video Marketing Needs Good Storytelling and How to Do It {{!}} CineSalon |url=https://www.dcviz.com/why-video-marketing-needs-good-storytelling-and-how-to-do-it |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=www.dcviz.com |language=en}}</ref> Moderated by playwright/producer [[Soji Kashiwagi]] and Tashima, panelists included ''Nisei'' playwrights [[Hiroshi Kashiwagi]] and [[Wakako Yamauchi]], as well as noted actors [[George Takei]], [[Tamlyn Tomita]], [[Clyde Kusatsu]], [[Amy Hill]], Marcus Toji and [[Greg Watanabe]].
In 2000, Cedar Grove Productions organized and presented "The AJA Circle: Artists of Japanese Ancestry", a day-long seminar where Japanese and [[Japanese American]] theatre artists came together to share cultural experiences of the Japanese American community's history in the U.S. and the artistic community of [[Asian Americans]] working in Hollywood.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-06 |title=Why Video Marketing Needs Good Storytelling and How to Do It |url=https://www.cine.salon/why-video-marketing-needs-good-storytelling-and-how-to-do-it |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=www.cine.salon |language=en}}</ref> Moderated by playwright/producer [[Soji Kashiwagi]] and Tashima, panelists included ''Nisei'' playwrights [[Hiroshi Kashiwagi]] and [[Wakako Yamauchi]], as well as noted actors [[George Takei]], [[Tamlyn Tomita]], [[Clyde Kusatsu]], [[Amy Hill]], Marcus Toji and [[Greg Watanabe]].


==Recognition==
==Recognition==
Community organizations have recognized Cedar Grove Productions for cultural and artistic contributions. Honors include the Biennium Award from the [[Japanese American Citizens League]],<ref>[http://www.watsonvillesantacruzjacl.org/includes/7-2006news.pdf Watsonville-Santa Cruz JACL newsletter, 7/06; Nat'l Convention report; p. 3] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120115051/http://www.watsonvillesantacruzjacl.org/includes/7-2006news.pdf |date=2008-11-20 }}</ref> a Community Award given by the Japanese American Service Committee, of Chicago, a Special Recognition Award from the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, a Visionary Award from [[East West Players]],<ref>[http://www.allbusiness.com/services/amusement-recreation-services/4365140-1.html NewsWire Finding Common Ground | Entertainment & Arts > Music Industry from AllBusiness.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and a Humanitarian Award received from The “1939” Club, a [[Holocaust]] Survivors’ organization.<ref>[http://www.1939club.com/1939%20Visas%20and%20Virtue.htm The "1939" Club history]</ref>
Community organizations have recognized Cedar Grove Productions for cultural and artistic contributions. Honors include the Biennium Award from the [[Japanese American Citizens League]],<ref>[http://www.watsonvillesantacruzjacl.org/includes/7-2006news.pdf Watsonville-Santa Cruz JACL newsletter, 7/06; Nat'l Convention report; p. 3] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120115051/http://www.watsonvillesantacruzjacl.org/includes/7-2006news.pdf |date=2008-11-20 }}</ref> a Community Award given by the Japanese American Service Committee, of Chicago, a Special Recognition Award from the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, a Visionary Award from [[East West Players]],<ref>[http://www.allbusiness.com/services/amusement-recreation-services/4365140-1.html NewsWire Finding Common Ground | Entertainment & Arts > Music Industry from AllBusiness.com]</ref> and a Humanitarian Award received from The “1939” Club, a [[Holocaust]] Survivors’ organization.<ref>[http://www.1939club.com/1939%20Visas%20and%20Virtue.htm The "1939" Club history]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 14:37, 14 April 2023

Cedar Grove Productions
Company typeEntertainment
GenreAsian Pacific American media and theatre arts
Gegründet1996
GründerTim Toyama, Co-founder
Chris Tashima, Co-founder
Chris Donahue, Co-founder
Hauptsitz
Los Angeles, California
,
Vereinigte Staaten
Area served
Worldwide
DivisionsMotion pictures, television, theatre
Websitewww.cedargroveproductions.com

Cedar Grove Productions is an independent production company based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in media and theatre arts representing the Asian Pacific American community. Media projects are educational, with Visual Communications (VC) serving as a non-profit fiscal sponsor.[1]

Motion picture background

The company was founded in 1996 by playwright Tim Toyama, actor/director Chris Tashima, producer Chris Donahue and actor/director Tom Donaldson, to bring the story of Holocaust rescuer Chiune “Sempo” Sugihara to the screen by adapting Toyama’s original one-act, Visas and Virtue, as a narrative short film. Visas and Virtue (1997) film won the Academy Award for Live Action Short Film at the 70th Academy Awards.[2] In tribute to that film's subject, the company takes its name from the literal translation of "Sugihara": sugi (Japanese: 杉) meaning cedar, and hara (Japanese: 原) meaning field or grove.[3] Company describes itself as, "... dedicated to developing and producing projects which boldly defy mainstream Hollywood by giving Asian Americans the close-up on screen, or the spotlight on stage."[4]

Television

Cedar Grove Productions produced Day of Independence, a narrative short film broadcast as a half-hour PBS television special on KHET/PBS Hawai'i in 2005. Produced by Lisa Onodera, the program received an Emmy nomination from the NATAS San Francisco/Northern California Chapter, in the category of Historical/Cultural – Program/Special.[5] The fact-based story followed a young Nisei (second-generation Japanese American) baseball player during the Japanese American internment in World War II.

Theatre

Main article: Cedar Grove OnStage

In 2006, Cedar Grove OnStage was formed, as a sister company focusing on live theatre. It joined a multicultural consortium called the "Cultural Roundtable" at THE NEW LATC. Cedar Grove OnStage develops, produces and presents new Asian American theatre works, with Cedar Grove Productions co-founder Tashima serving as Artistic Director. Productions will be presented at the LATC venues in downtown Los Angeles. Other performance groups belonging to the Cultural Roundtable include the Latino Theater Company, Playwrights' Arena, Robey Theatre Company, Culture Clash, and American Indian Dance Theatre/Project HOOP.[6]

Cedar Grove OnStage developed Be Like Water, a play written by award-winning performance artist Dan Kwong, which was produced by East West Players, in association with Cedar Grove OnStage, in September 2008.[7]

Educational Efforts

In 2000, Cedar Grove Productions organized and presented "The AJA Circle: Artists of Japanese Ancestry", a day-long seminar where Japanese and Japanese American theatre artists came together to share cultural experiences of the Japanese American community's history in the U.S. and the artistic community of Asian Americans working in Hollywood.[8] Moderated by playwright/producer Soji Kashiwagi and Tashima, panelists included Nisei playwrights Hiroshi Kashiwagi and Wakako Yamauchi, as well as noted actors George Takei, Tamlyn Tomita, Clyde Kusatsu, Amy Hill, Marcus Toji and Greg Watanabe.

Recognition

Community organizations have recognized Cedar Grove Productions for cultural and artistic contributions. Honors include the Biennium Award from the Japanese American Citizens League,[9] a Community Award given by the Japanese American Service Committee, of Chicago, a Special Recognition Award from the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, a Visionary Award from East West Players,[10] and a Humanitarian Award received from The “1939” Club, a Holocaust Survivors’ organization.[11]

References

  1. ^ productions Archived 2007-12-23 at the Wayback Machine at Visual Communications site
  2. ^ 70th Oscars winners on IndieWire
  3. ^ "The Vision of Virtue". Archived from the original on 2011-05-25. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
  4. ^ http://www.cedargroveproductions.com/daycreative_main.html company website
  5. ^ list of 35th NorCal Emmy noms; p. 9 Archived 2007-04-22 at the Wayback Machine (pdf)
  6. ^ "THE NEW LATC cancels series" by Lynne Heffley - 2/26/08 on Los Angeles Times online
  7. ^ Be Like Water Archived 2008-09-14 at the Wayback Machine on EWP site
  8. ^ "Why Video Marketing Needs Good Storytelling and How to Do It". www.cine.salon. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  9. ^ Watsonville-Santa Cruz JACL newsletter, 7/06; Nat'l Convention report; p. 3 Archived 2008-11-20 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ NewsWire Finding Common Ground | Entertainment & Arts > Music Industry from AllBusiness.com
  11. ^ The "1939" Club history
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