From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

A single-camera comedy series written by Steve Galluccio (“Mambo Italiano”), “Ciao Bella” is Elena’s story, a young Italian Canadian who embarks on a quest of self-discovery upon surviving an accident.

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

“Boardfree OZ” is a documentary following 26-year-old Englishman Dave Cornthwaite who decides to skateboard 6000 km across Australia with a team of eight others. Smashing an existing world record for skateboarding distance by more than a 1000 kms, Dave faces every obstacle that Australia can thr...

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

A British architect and American travel writer cross America in search of great art.

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

“Earth Tripping” is a series that follows “Survivor: Africa” winner, professional soccer player and eco-traveler Ethan Zohn as he explores the world’s greatest cities while keeping it green. Because Earth-tripping is all about being an earth-friendly traveler, Zohn experiences each culture in th...

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

What will fuel the cars of tomorrow, from hydrogen and solar to electric and atomic.

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

“Green Wheels” is a series that travels the world exploring the latest alternative fuels and green technologies for all types of vehicles - including electric, ethanol, solar, vegetable oil, human power, propane and hydrogen. Find out what will fuel the cars of tomorrow, from hydrogen and solar ...

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

“Healing with Animals” is a 13-part documentary series that explores the many levels in which animals enhance human health. People benefit on a physical, emotional and psychological level when they interact with animals. Through each program, discover the loyalty, love, compassion, devotion, und...

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

Serve the City, an international grassroots movement focused on social justice, begins in Brussels, Belgium.

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

Microfinance transforms the lives of people who live below the poverty line.

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

Beatrice, a survivor of Rwandan civil war, becomes an entrepreneur.

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

Seasonal allergy sufferers, rejoice! Japanese scientists have deployed an army of anthropomorphic pollen sensors across the country in an effort to aid the 15 million Japanese allergic to pollen.

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

Volunteers travel to cities around the world to meet local needs.

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

Author and co-creator of the show “Start Up” Daniel Nayeri gives us tips on successful writing while Jason finds some great short films and great music from Casey Shea in Gowanus, Brooklyn.

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

A line exits in every city – it may be a street, train tracks, the river or the sidewalk – that separates the rich from the poor, the strong from the weak, the haves from the have-nots. These people are known by their needs, but what if they were known by name? In this docu-reality series, "Serv...

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

David Graves, an urban beekeeper, tends his hives far above the bustle of New York on rooftops throughout the city. His buzzworthy honey gets rave reviews for its delicate sweetness and for the relief it offers allergy sufferers.

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

Pier 84 in the Hudson River Park and Sharon Badal of the TriBeCa Film.

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

Some great short films and an education on storytelling are on tap at the Belleville in Park Slope Brooklyn. Famed storyteller Faye Lane walks Jason through the fundamentals of a great story, then puts him on the spot at Speakeasy, Stories from the Back Room to see if he can deliver. Nick Pruehe...

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

What good are vaccines if they never reach the people who need them? For millions of Africans living in rural villages isolation can lead to disease and death. Riders for Health, a uses high-speed off-road motorcycles to bring medical help to people.

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

Much like the medium of short films itself, Staten Island is often under appreciated. Jason visits “The Forgotten Borough” to find authentic German food, fantastic short films, and technical insight from post production sound mixer Andrew Kay.

From: Halogen on Tue, Jul 20 2010 8:14 PM

While our host, Jason, gets an education in physical fitness, we see some award winning short films from around the world. Writer, director and actor Andrew Ruth joins us to talk about his work on Piggyback, and what it’s like to wear all three hats on set.