Local718 Video Shorts
Queens is home to many amazing people and places. With inspiration from our diverse community, Local718 is in the process of putting together a video series that captures the spirit of Queens. The videos will be short profiles of individuals that are making their marks in the neighborhood.
I am excited to begin this creative project with all the wonderful people in Queens. All video shorts (unless otherwise noted) are conceived, shot, produced and edited by C. Smith.
local718queens@yahoo.com
Sincerely,
C. Smith
Phyllis Chen: Love at First Sound Phyllis Chen is a toy piano player who lives in Astoria Queens. Her unique talent is highlighted in this short video. Click here for the original Local718 post.
Sunday Night Dinner is Forking Fantastic! Watch Tamara Reynolds as she prepares for a night of eating, drinking for her Sunday Night Dinner club in Astoria Queens. Click here for original post.
World Class Dancers – Still in his teens, Juan Zapata saw a need for Queens youth to express themselves. He organized a competitive dance troupe in Long Island City in order to help youths stay off the street and improve their lives through dance. I had the great fortune to meet these talented kids at the LIC YMCA and work with them on this video. Click here for the original Local718 post.
Sugar and Joe – Mother and daughter duo takes on Sunnyside with their delicious baked goods. Here’s how they do it! Click here for original Local718 post.
Fleas and Biscuits - Watch John Vega as he skillfully constructs his own doggie clothing line right in his Ridgewood Queens apartment. Click here for original post. Note: After publishing the Fleas & Biscuits video post – the New York Daily News picked up the piece and wrote this article.
Jamie Stellini: A Diamond Really Does Shine – Jamie Stellini is one of Astoria’s favorite singer/song writers. Her gift of music and her humorous wit shine in this video. I had the pleasure to work with her and learn how she juggles daily life and the Weekly Song. Click here for original Local718 post. Note: After publishing the first post of Jamie Stellini- the New York Daily News picked up the piece and wrote this article.
Bike ride through Flushing Meadows Park. Can’t get out to the park? Take this virtual tour!
