Company News 2011
May 14, 2011
Mark Flagler screens IAT- Newfoundland & Labarador video and Appalachian Impressions at 2011 Trail Days
Mark Flagler and Flagler Films screens the short, 6.5-minute promotional video about the International Appalachian Trail - Newfoundland & Labarador Chapter followed by the award-winning documentary Appalachian Impressions at the 2011 Trail Days festival. The weekend long event in Damascus, Virginia is one of the most popular hiking and walking festivals in the world. Flagler Films also had a booth selling its Appalachian Impressions and Walking the Great Divide DVDs from May 13th-15th. The festival was a big success and Mark Flagler plans to be back there next year.
May 22, 2011
Mark Flagler asked by Outsider to speak at Adventure Weekend in Dublin
The Adventure Weekend is a three-day show in the RDS highlighting the best Ireland has to offer in outdoor adventure activities. This event will attract upwards of 30,000 active people. Visitors can try over 25 different activities from zip lining to water walkers, see death defying stunts in the Demo Zone, meet leading providers to the adventure industry, get advice and test the latest gear in the Exhibition Zone.
Outsider, Ireland’s outdoor magazine, selected 15 outdoor experts and professionals to speak at the ‘Outsider Think Tank’ during the May 20th-22nd event. Mark Flagler was one of the few selected and on Sunday May 22nd, Mark spoke about tackling the Appalachian Trail (AT) and International Appalachian Trails (IAT). He also showed two short videos from his award winning television programs “Appalachian Impressions” and “Walking the Great Divide.” Mark finsished the presentation showing over 100 photographs of his 119km trek of the IAT route in Ireland.
Others speakers (to name a few) over the weekend:
Irish explorer Pat Falvey, Top Irish surfer Richie Fitzgerald, Rock climber Ricky Bell and Adventure athletes Mark Pollock, John O’Regan, Geaorid Towey and Roisin Finlay.
April 29, 2011
Mark Flagler becomes first person to thru-hike the International Appalachian Trail in Ireland
Mark Flagler became the first person to thru-hike the new International Appalachian Trail (IAT) route in the Republic of Ireland. The trail travels 119km across Co. Donegal and traverses through some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland. I began at the Bunglass car park along the Atlantic Ocean and finished at Kelly’s Bridge at the Northern Ireland Border.
Some of the highlights include: climbing The Eagle’s Nest below Slieve Leauge, coastal path section towards Port, the Maghera Strand, footpath beside Owenea River, the Bluestack Mountains, Lough Eske and the many small towns.
The towns visits were a special part of my journey. The locals in town were incredibly courteous and fun to chat with. The rugged beauty of the area combined with the hospitable locals makes this one of my favorite treks I’ve ever done.
March 23, 2011
Failte Ireland hires Mark Flagler to hike, photograph and document the IAT in Ireland
Failte Ireland contracted Mark Flagler to hike, photograph and document the International Appalachian Trail (IAT) in the Republic of Ireland. Mark spent 7 days hiking the 119km route. The newly established trail travels over Slieve League to Gleann Cohlm Cille, then up the coast to Port and along the Maghera Strand to Ardara.
From here the IAT follows paths with the well etablished Bluestack Way along the Owenea River to Glenties, up and over the Bluestack Mountains and past Lough Eske. The IAT leaves the Bluestack Way crossing N15 east of Donegal town and contines to the Northern Ireland border. Discussions are currently taking place to extend the IAT into Northern Ireland and eventually have the trail travel to the east coast. Someday there will be a route that crosses the entire Ireland of Ireland.
The photographs and written descriptions will be used for web and other publications to help promote the IAT in Ireland and walking destinations in Donegal. Mark will be hiking and documenting other long-distance trails in Ireland later this summer.
March 18, 2011
Mark Flagler meets with Canadian Ambassador at IAT Ireland meeting in Dublin
On March 18, 2011 Mark attended the International Appalachian Trail – Ireland Chapter meeting at the Canadian Embassy in Dublin, Ireland. Loyola Hearn, the Canadian Ambassador to Ireland met with the group to discuss the location of the IAT route in Ireland and why this trail should be established. We also discussed the possibility of extending the trail into Northern Ireland making a walking route that crosses the entire Island of Ireland.
Mark Flagler was part of the discussions and he also filmed part of the meeting to document the occasion.
Organizations in attendance were Flagler Films, Failte Ireland, Irish Sports Council, National Trails Office, Dept of Foreign Affairs, Donegal Local Development Company and Hordal County Council in Norway.
After the meeting Mark spoke with Loyola Hearn about Flagler Films documentaries and the idea of producing television and DVD programs about the IAT in North America and in Europe. He thought it was a great idea. Mark gave him his Appalachian Impressions DVD to watch when he had some time. Here’s what the Ambassador thought of his work:
I am happy to confirm the work of Mark Flagler of Flagler Films during an official meeting of the International Appalachian Trail held at the Canadian Embassy in Dublin, Ireland in March 2011. I was pleased with the work of Flagler Films and happy to confirm Mark and his organization as professional and well prepared for such enterprises.
Loyola Hearn, Canadian Ambassador to Ireland
February 1, 2011
Flagler Films is hired to produce, shoot, design graphics and edit promo video for Health Trace.
Health Trace is a RFID-based solution specifically for the health care industry. A fully automated blood tracking and monitoring system, Health Trace uses RFID technologies, reduces operational costs and improves patient care.
With an ability to monitor blood temperatures during transport and storage, Health Trace sets a new standard for asset tracking within the health care industry. Simple to use even in the most complex environments, Health Trace provides safety, security and peace of mind while enabling your organization to improve patient care.
The company hired Flagler Films to produce, shoot, design graphics and edit the short 4-minute promotional video.
Company News 2010
November 11, 2010
Mark Flagler films “III Live At The Sugar Club”
Paul McGann, Sarah Lynch & Jane McGann perform songs from their debut albums in the Sugar Club, Dublin on 11th November. Wayne Sheehy produced the three albums. He also performed with his band and all three artists on the night.
Mark Flagler captured this memorable live event in front of a packed house of friends and fans. Their CDs are now available: Backyard by Jane McGann, No Turning Back by Paul McGann and Letter to Friends by Sarah Lynch.
November 5, 2010
Walking the Great Divide is watched by over 884,000 households
Walking the Great Divide – A Journey Along the Continental Divide Trail has now been watched by 884,034 US households. 252 PBS stations have aired this inspirational documentary reaching over 70% of the US population. The two-hour program was first aired in July 2009 and will continue to be broadcast on PBS stations until 2014.
October 1, 2010
Flagler Films produces, shoots & edits National Day of Volunteering videos for VCI
Friday 1st October 2010, was Ireland’s National Day of Volunteering organized by Volunteer Centres Ireland (VCI). To celebrate, at 11am on the day itself, 100s of over-55s participated in flashmobs around the country.
Flagler Films was responsible for capturing the creative flashmob dance at Heuston train station in the capital city of Dublin.
Generally undertaken by younger people, these flashmobs comprised mostly of older people and drew attention to the significant contribution older people make as volunteers in Irish society.
Older people bring significant life experience and valuable skills to bear on their volunteering. The beneficiaries of this enthusiasm and commitment are the thousands of community and voluntary organisations older people volunteer with and the thousands more individuals and causes with which they volunteer.
For more information contact www.volunteer.ie or view video on YouTube
September 7, 2010
Mark Flagler screens video during Adventure Travel World Summit in Scotland
On September 7, 2010 Mark Flagler showcased his video about the International Appalachian Trail – Newfoundland & Labrador Chapter at the IAT Europe meeting in Aviemore, Scotland. Mark is planning on producing a three-hour television and DVD series about the International Appalachian Trail during 2011-2012. The IAT has now crossed the Atlantic entering into Iceland, Norway, Ireland and beyond. Stay tuned for progress on this project.
July 1, 2010
Mark Flagler becomes Apple Certified Pro in Final Cut Pro 7
On July 1st, 2010 Mark Flagler passed the Apple Certified Pro exam for Final Cut Pro 7 making him an Apple Certified Pro in Final Cut Pro 7, level one.
June 25, 2010
Mark Flagler becomes Apple Certified Pro in Motion 4
On June 25th, 2010 Mark Flagler passed the Apple Certified Pro exam for Motion 4 making him an Apple Certified Pro in Motion 4, level one.
April 30, 2010
Walking the Great Divide is highest-rated primetime show on Nashville Public Television
On April 30, 2010 Walking the Great Divide Part 2 was the highest rated primetime show on Nashville Public Television (WNPT). The hour-long program recorded a 1.3 rating and continues to be successful in PBS stations across the country.
January 15, 2010
Appalachian Impressions records highest TV rating on all PBS stations
On Friday January 15, 2010 Appalachian Impressions (Part 2) recorded a 4.1 television rating on Nashville Public Television making it the highest rated program that Friday on all US Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) stations. The second highest TV rating for that day was a 2.1. Appalachian Impressions has been broadcast on PBS stations across the country since 2004. This popular TV and DVD program is about the world famous Appalachian Trail that stretches 2,173-miles from Georgia to Maine.
January 5, 2010
Flagler Films is hired to produce more videos for International Appalachian Trail – Newfoundland & Labrador Chapter
Flagler Films has been hired to produce several more short videos highlighting key sections of trail found along the International Appalachian Trail – Newfoundland & Labrador Chapter. Mark Flagler already produced a 6.5-minute introductory movie about the IATNL in September 2009. The newer videos will run 60-90 seconds each and will provide viewers the opportunity to experience more of this International trail. The videos will be available on the IATNL’s website as well as www.youtube.com in the near future.
International Appalachian Trail – Newfoundland & Labrador Website
Company News 2009
December 15, 2009
Mark Flagler edits 30-second commercial for French TV channel Equidia
Mark Flagler was hired to edit a 30-second TV commercial about a horse named “Namid” to be broadcast on the popular French horse racing channel Equidia. The television ad is schedualed to be aired for several months.
October 31, 2009
Mark Flagler films and edits ‘The Wardrobe’s’ 20th Birthday Celebration Fashion Show
In October, Mark Flagler was hired by Adsell productions to film and edit ‘The Wardrobe’s’ 20th Birthday Celebration fashion show in Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland. The fashion show is recognizing the store “The Wardrobe” for 20 years of success. 15 close friends of the store owner dressed in the latest fashions and hit the catwalk in front of a packed house.
October 26, 2009
Walking the Great Divide is watched by over 600,000 US households
In the first three months of airing on television, Walking the Great Divide – A Journey Along the Continental Divide Trail is watched by 600,000 US households. 205 PBS stations have aired this inspirational documentary reaching 65% of the US population. The two-hour program was first aired in July 2009 and will continue to be broadcast on PBS stations until 2014.
October 1, 2009
Flagler Films produces and edits the 2010 Derrinstown Stud Promotional DVD
Flagler Films is hired to produce and edit the 2010 Derrinstown Stud Promotional DVD. This 30-minute DVD program showcases the world renowned Derrinstown Stud in Maynooth, County Kildare in Ireland.
Derrinstown was purchased in 1982 and has developed from a 375 acre farm to over 2,000 acres today. The Derrinstown group now consists of ten farms, all designed and purpose-built to the highest standard. Derrinstown has a resident vet and 90 staff, most of whom have been internationally trained. There are seven stallions on the farm, all of whom performed to the highest level on the race track. Derrinstown offers a policy of quality service coupled with good value in their stallion fees, while at the same time limiting the number of mares their stallions cover.
September 6, 2009
Appalachian Impressions – Hiking the Appalachian Trail is rebroadcast on PBS until 2012
Appalachian Impressions – Hiking the Appalachian Trail has been rebroadcast by NETA to PBS staions for an additional three years. Appalachian Impressions was first broadcast by NETA in 2004 and has reached over 105 PBS stations across America. This two-hour program will continue to air on PBS stations until 2012.
September 1, 2009
Flagler Films is hired to produce movie about the International Appalachian Trail – Newfoundland & Labrador Chapter
The Newfoundland and Labador chapter of the International Appalachian Trail selected Flagler Films to produce an introductory movie about the IAT – Newfoundland & Labador Chapter during September & October ‘09. The short video provides na overview of the scenic International trail that travels from northern Maine in the US to Canada’s most easterly province. The program focuses on the 1,200 km route of completed and proposed trails found in the province of Newfoundland and Labador. It highlights the magestic scenery, cultural treasures and natural wonders found along this visionary footpath. The trail connects countries, provinces, mainlands and islands. This is a true international backcountry experience. Flagler Films plans to produce an hour-long TV and DVD program about the entire International Appalachian Trail in the summer of 2010.
The International Appalachian Trail is a continuation for the world famous Appalachian Trail that stretches 2,175 miles from Georgia to Maine.
The original Appalachian Trail system was given a new perspective in 1994 by former Maine Governor Joseph E. Brennan, who envisioned a trail extending to all Appalachian regions of North America. As a result of his efforts, the Sentier International des Appalaches / International Appalachian Trail (SIA/IAT) was formed.
Currently the trail extends north from Mount Katahdin, Maine (the northern terminus of the AT) and crosses the Canadian-American border at Perth-Andover, New Brunswick. From there it crosses New Brunswick to Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula, where it follows the Chic-Choc Mountains to Cap Forillon in Forillon National Park.
From Cap Forillon the IAT route re-enters New Brunswick and crosses the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island where it runs east to Woods Island and the ferry to Pictou, Nova Scotia. Once in Nova Scotia the IAT heads east to Cape Breton, then on to the Newfoundland ferry terminal at North Sydney. In Newfoundland the IAT route extends north from Port aux Basques to Crow Head at the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter of the SIA/IAT was formed at a general meeting held in Corner Brook on July 4, 2003. The goal of the Chapter is to extend the SIA/IAT an additional 1,200 km along the Long Range Mountains from Port aux Basques in southwestern Newfoundland to Crow Head (just east of L'Anse aux Meadows) at the northern tip of the Great Northern Peninsula.
- International Appalachian Trail – Newfoundland & Labrador Website
- International Appalachian Trail Website
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy Website
July 1, 2009
American Public Television distributes Walking the Great Divide – A Journey Along the Continental Divide Trail to PBS
In July, Walking the Great Divide – A Journey Along the Continental Divide Trail is selected by American Public Television (APT) to broadcast the two-hour documentary to PBS stations nationally.
American Public Television (APT) develops and delivers valued program choices and services in partnership with America's public television community.
For more than 48 years, American Public Television has been a prime source of programming for the nation's public television stations.
With more than 10,000 hours of available programming, APT identifies innovative programs and creative distribution techniques for producers. In four decades, we have established a tradition of providing public television stations with the choices that enable them to strengthen and customize their schedules.
Each year, we distribute more than 300 series and specials in a variety of genres including documentary, cooking and lifestyle, travel, feature film packages, drama, music and entertainment.
Walking the Great Divide will be broadcast on PBS stations until 2014. Check with you local Public Broadcast Station for airing information.
June 16, 2009
Mark Flagler is hired to edit 2009 Derrinstown Yearlings DVD and Video
Mark Flagler is hired to edit the 2009 Derrinstown Stud Yearlings DVD and video. The three-hour program highlights the 100+ yearlings found at Derrinstown Stud in Maynooth, Country Kildare in Ireland.
April 24, 2009
Mark Flagler edits celebrity chef Kevin Dundon recipe videos for www.saveafewbob.ie website launch
Mark Flagler was hired to edit 10 cooking videos of acclaimed Irish chief Kevin Dundon for a new website www.saveafewbob.ie. The recipe videos demonstrate the many cooking occasions including: family home cooking, healthy kids meals, dinner parties and special desserts.
Save A Few Bob.ie offers ‘value conscious’ consumers a unique reference point for obtaining best value across everyday products and services.
We believe that the majority of Irish consumers could save hundreds or thousands of euro each year if they had easy access to reliable ‘value information’.
Through independent research and expert editorial, we guarantee tangible savings for customers.
Save A Few Bob.ie offers practical ways to save money on everyday expenditure in the following categories: Personal Finance, Family Spending, Lifestyle, Health & Beauty and Technology.
Save A Few Bob.ie is not about frugality. Our aim is to make it easy for you to find good value without sacrificing quality or service.
April 19, 2009
Hard Workin’ Wheels – In Your Neighborhood airs on PBS
In May 2009 the 30-minute children’s educational program titles “Hard Workin’ Wheels – In Your Neighborhood” was selected for distribution by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) to PBS stations.
NETA is a professional association that serves public television licensees and educational entities in all 50 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. They serve by connecting people and ideas, by providing quality programming, educational resources, professional development, management support, and national representation.
Company News 2008
Walking the Great Divide screens at 2008 Trail Days, Damascus, VA.
Mark Flagler travels across the Atlantic to screen his new documentary, Walking the Great Divide – A Journey Along the Continental Divide Trail, at Trail Days, Damascus, Virginia.
The world famous hiker festival called “Trail Days” is held each year in May in the Appalachian mountain town of Damascus, Virginia.
The festival celebrates the Appalachian Trail and the current, former and aspiring hikers who converge at the festival each year. Trail Days is a riot of color and activity with music, children's games, a whacky hiker parade, a hikers' talent show, people watching, bike rides, hikes, workshops, lots of food, and other family-friendly activities. All this and more makes Trail Days one of the most popular hiking festivals in the world.
Walking the Great Divide – A Journey Along the Continental Divide Trail was screened at Trail Days on Friday May 16th and Saturday 17th 2008, at 7pm at the town Youth Center. Sponsors, Casio Pathfinder, provided snacks and refreshments at both screenings. An excited audience packed the house both nights.
Flagler Films hosted a booth at the festival throughout the weekend selling Appalachian Impressions and Walking the Great Divide DVDs. Mark Flagler had help from friend’s Joe Kelliher and Kevin “Karma” Jones.
Mark Flagler directs and films “Tassel Club” program on RTE’s Capital D series
Mark Flagler is hired to direct and film a segment for RTE’s weekly “Capital D” series. On March 6, 2008 the “Tassel Club” program aired on RTE.
RTÉ is Ireland's national TV station. It’s popular weekly program called “Capital D” features the people and places of Dublin, which make it the captivating capital of Ireland.
Mark Flagler’s “Capital D” segment showcases the Tassel Club and its ever-evolving group of performers who create unique vaudeville, Burlesque & cabaret shows.
The Tassel Club was started by journalist and production manager Sara Colohan in 2003. Inspired by a bygone era, Sara produces a string of sell out shows every few months to showcase the club's unique acts including a Can Can troupe, contortionists and vintage burlesque striptease performers along with bands, singers and comedians.
REI screens Walking the Great Divide (Part 1) at Denver and Boulder stores in CO.
Continental Divide Trail Documentary Screens in Colorado
08/30/07
Soon to be broadcast on television, join REI and the Continental Divide Trail Alliance for the Colorado premier of Walking the Great Divide. The program will feature the first hour of this historic documentary on the Continental Divide Trail.
Award-winning film producer Mark Flagler set out to do something that no one has ever done before: create a comprehensive documentary of the official Continental Divide Trail and broadcast it on television. Walking the Great Divide A Journey along the Continental Divide Trail is a two-hour program about this 3,100-mile National Scenic Trail that stretches from Mexico to Canada. The screenings will feature the first hour of this documentary and a five-dollar donation is requested.
Follow Flagler as he travels along the CDT. The program takes in the most spectacular places along this King of Trails and focuses on some of the issues that have surrounded this trail since its inception. Share the trials and triumphs as Flagler and his fellow hikers brave high altitude trekking, intense desert heat, cross-country navigation, steep ridges and deep canyons.
Walking the Great Divide also highlights educational and historical components, Leave No Trace Ethics, the work of trail maintaining clubs, hiking organizations, and a myriad of other individuals and topics that make this National Scenic Trail one of the great hidden jewels of America.
The entire program will be available by February 2008. The program sponsors include Outside magazine, Coleman, Red Wing Shoe Company, Vasque, Vibram, Leki and Osprey Packs.
Walking the Great Divide is the second installment to a documentary series about the Triple Crown of Hiking. Flagler has already produced an award-winning program, Appalachian Impressions, about hiking the 2,173-mile Appalachian Trail. That two-hour documentary has been aired on 105 PBS stations across the country. The 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail documentary will be completed in the near future. This TV and DVD series will be the first series of its kind.
What: Premier Colorado screening of TV documentary Walking the Great Divide
When: Thursday, October 11 at 7 P.M.
Where: REI Flagship Denver; 1416 Platte Street, Denver, Colorado.
Second Screening
When: Friday, October 12 at 7 P.M.
Where: The newly-remodeled REI Boulder location; 1789 28th Street, Boulder, Colorado.
Flagler Films collaborates with Ready... Set... Grow... Entertainment on children's educational program.
Flagler Films collaborates with Ready... Set... Grow... Entertainment on children's educational program. RSG Entertainment is a new company in Wilmington, NC that produces high quality children’s television and DVD programs. Owner and Creator Laura Crowell has chosen Flagler Films to complete the Hard Workin Wheels TV and DVD Series. Mark Flagler is the Co-Producer, Director, Cameraman, Editor and Co-script writer for this creative Series.
In early 2008, “Hard Workin’ Wheels – In your Neighborhood” was completed. It is the first in a series of five children’s programs that will be produced over the next few years.
Hard Workin’ Wheels – In Your Neighborhood is 26-minutes in length and encourages interaction and participation from children of all ages, especially 2-5 year olds. This children’s program will entertain your child while building critical thinking skills, enhancing language acquisition and encouraging vocabulary development. The highly interactive DVD allows a child to actively engage in real world visual and audio experiences. It provides a fun and unique setting for your child to feel as if he or she is actually at the job site: experiencing the stimulating sights and sounds of a dump truck, fire truck, loader, excavator, cement mixer, top lift and tractor.
The program will be broadcast on television in the near future and the DVD will be ready for purchase by August 2008.
Appalachian Impressions airs on 105 PBS stations reaching 50% of the US.
In 2005, Appalachian Impressions – Hiking the Appalachian Trail was selected for distribution by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) to PBS stations.
NETA is a professional association that serves public television licensees and educational entities in all 50 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. They serve by connecting people and ideas, by providing quality programming, educational resources, professional development, management support, and national representation.
By 2008, Appalachian Impressions was aired on 105 PBS stations reaching 50% of the country’s population. The two-hour documentary will be broadcast throughout the United States for three more years.
To find out if Appalachian Impressions is on schedule to air in your area please contact your local PBS station.
Company News 2007
Mark Flagler's Podcast interview with SNEWS Live at the 2007 Summer Outdoor Retailer.
SNEWS® Live: New film reveals the wonders of thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail
Posted: 10/30/2007 In Category(s): Outdoor, Podcasts :: Outdoor Audio
SNEWS® Live: Documentary filmmaker Mark Flagler wants to show you the Continental Divide Trail. This 3,100-mile trail spans the distance between Mexico and Canada through some of the most captivating wilderness areas in the United States.
Packing along a video camera, Flagler made his way on foot through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Along the way, he recorded the unique experience of that rare backpacking breed known as the "through hiker."
SNEWS® Live connected with Flagler at the 2007 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, Utah. Shortly after the presentation of his film, Flagler shared with us his vision of the scenic and majestic Continental Divide Trail.
Walking the Great Divide (Part 1) premieres at 2007 Summer Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, UT.
Mark Flagler attended the 2007 Summer Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City, Utah to screen the “director’s cut” of Part 1 of Walking the Great Divide. The screening took place on Friday August 10th, 2007 at the Marriot hotel and provided outdoor industry leaders with the chance to see this inspiring program.
Outdoor Retailer is the leading industry trade event for outdoor apparel and gear. This popular trade show is held twice a year providing thousands of outdoor buyers and industry exhibitors with the opportunity to introduce their new winter and summer products.
Stores from around the world view Outdoor Retailer as the venue of choice for the most comprehensive collection of outdoor gear and apparel, equipment, climbing technology, footwear, ski mountaineering, camping, backpacking, cycling, water sports, hunting, rescue, outerwear, fitness gear and accessory companies from which to buy products.
The event hosts an array of seminars, presentations, competitions, demos, parties and more.
The Flagler Films screening was sponsored by W.L. Gore (the manufacturer of Gore-tex) and Backpacking Light.com. The Continental Divide Trail Alliance (CDTA) helped organize the event and breakfast and refreshments where provided prior to the show. Representatives from some of the companies that sponsored Flagler Films latest documentary attended (Outside Magazine, Coleman, Red Wing Shoe Company, Vasque, Leki, and CDTA). Other industry professionals were invited to view this special screening. The show lasted an hour and afterwards Mark met with members of the audience to answer questions and discuss ideas for future programs.
Flagler Films moves its company headquarters to Ireland in November, 2006.
Flagler Films moves its company headquarters to Ireland in November, 2006. Since 2002, Mark Flagler lived and worked in Portland, Oregon. Flagler Films spent most of its time working on television and DVD productions: Oregon Waterfalls – Visiting These Natural Wonders (30-minute program, 2002), Appalachian Impressions – Hiking the Appalachian Trail (2 hour program, 2004) and Walking the Great Divide – A Journey Along the Continental Divide Trail (due to be completed in 2008). Mark Flagler was producer, director, cameraman, editor, scriptwriter and host for all three productions.
Mark’s camera work in Appalachian Impressions won him a 2005 Telly Award for Excellence in Videography. Mark also stayed busy as a freelance cameraman working with LMNO Productions and Discovery Health Channel on “Impact- Stories of Survival” and CVP Multimedia Studios on multiple productions. Flagler Films stock footage has been broadcast on PBS (Public Broadcast Service), Discovery Channel (Animal Planet) and ESPN 2 (Cold Pizza).
In the near future Flagler Films will open a fulfillment office in Wilmington, North Carolina where all Flagler Films DVDs will be managed and distributed.
Mark’s wife is from Dublin and they now live just outside the busy city in the small town of Celbridge, Co. Kildare. Flagler Films is now up and running and will continue its success as a broadcast quality video production company.
