Mary Nelson Quotations

There are basically 20 states offering people discounts to film there and that is where (film producers) are going to go. Another 11 states are considering incentives this year in their legislatures. This is not something that is going to go away. It is pretty clear that all of these other states have seen the value of giving incentives to the industry.

This year, we've got already two-thirds of our snowfall from what we got last year. Of course, we lost it all.

This year we have them travelling around more than in previous years, to more than 10 different venues not counting at the King center during performances.

Performing at the hospital is very fulfilling for the musicians.

We were told they'd be open 'til 4:30.

But Parrish is the first hospital to hire us. It's a good feeling knowing people are comforted by the music.

We seek to educate and nurture peace, equality, and dignity in a world hopeful and free of oppression. One of the evening's highlights is the discussion that follows each film. It offers an opportunity to speak about and listen respectfully to how others see important sensitive issues.

A feature film typically 25 to 35 percent of its budget behind in a local economy. Millions of dollars can end up being left in the local economy, which is a wonderful thing, of course.

The first year, we asked artists who had participated in a poster contest to decorate a donated violin. Now we're getting calls from artists who want to be a part of it. It's amazing that they all start with the same thing and come up with totally different concepts.

Oh, my. The thing that was the most disturbing was the mass grave, next to the church, of the 75 people that were lost.