Tod Lending is a filmmaker who has decades of experience in making long-form documentaries that are character driven. He is interested in making films that are intimate, visually powerful, and socially conscious — films that will tell great stories, inspire dialogue, raise awareness and hopefully catalyze social change.
One of his current projects, All the Difference, is a four-year project and has major funding from the MacArthur Foundation, a long time funder of Tod's work. He is the president and founder of Nomadic Pictures.
Career
In 2000, Lending produced, directed, wrote, and filmed LEGACY, a feature-length documentary that follows three-generations of black women over five years who have lost their son/grandson to violence. The film looks at how, after the tragic loss, they rebuilt their lives, got off welfare, overcame drug addiction, went to college, found work and raised their families. The film garnered critical success and was awarded numerous accolades including the Reel Screen Innovation in Documentary Award, two IDA awards, was nominated for a national Emmy and the Academy Awards in 2001, and was broadcast internationally. Most importantly, LEGACY inspired the creation and passing of a federal bill entitled: The Legacy Act of 2003. This bill provides low-income housing to grandparents raising grandchildren.
Tod was a UK weight for wool. It has the alternate spelling forms of tode, todd, todde, toad, and tood.
Definition
The tod is a unit of weight for wool, usually 28 pounds, or two stone. The The tod, however, was not a national standard and could vary by British shire, ranging from 28 to 32 pounds.
1/9 Wey.
Conversion
In addition to the traditional definition in terms of pounds, the tod has historically also been considered to be 1/13th of a sack or 1/26th of a sarpler.
Agostino Todaro (14 January 1818 – 18 April 1892) was an Italianbotanist.
He was born in Palermo, Italy, where he died. He was a professor of botany and became the director of the botanical gardens in Palermo. He published the Hortus Botanicus Panormitanus in 1876–1878.
A 9 year-old girl tells the tale about how her family and village came back from near starvation after their fishing village adopted sustainable fishing practices.
Director Tod Lending is an Academy Award nominated and national Emmy winning producer, director, and cinematographer whose work has aired nationally on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, HBO, Al Jazeera.
www.sundance.org/anotheryou
published: 04 Mar 2014
Saul and Ruby's holocaust survivor band, directed by Tod Lending, Doc Edge Festival 2020
In this utterly heart-affecting and enthralling film, two Holocaust survivors in South Florida form a klezmer band and begin an extraordinary musical journey that celebrates life and the transcendent power of music to heal.
The 15th International Documentary Film Festival and industry programme is going online (sod you coronavirus, we’re going digital!).
Festival Date: Friday 12 June – Sunday 5 July 2020 (New Zealand only)
Industry Programme: Tuesday 26 May – Tuesday 2 June 2020
For information visit https://docedge.nz/
Doc Edge has received filmmaker permission to upload this trailer to the Doc Edge YouTube channel
published: 25 May 2020
The Principal Story - Tod Lending and David Mrazek - Behind the Lens - POV | PBS
Filmmakers Tod Lending and David Mrazek talk about their film, The Principal Story. They explain why they chose to focus on principals Kerry Purcell and Tresa Dunbar and discuss what it takes to be an effective leader in America's schools.
published: 29 Oct 2015
All the Difference - Trailer - POV 2016 | PBS
The largely invisible and often crushing struggles of young African-American men come vividly — and heroically — to life in All the Difference, which traces the paths of two teens from the South Side of Chicago who dream of graduating from college. Statistics predict that Robert and Krishaun will drop out of high school, but they have other plans. Oscar®-nominated producer/director Tod Lending's intimate film, executive produced by author Wes Moore, follows the young men through five years of hard work, sacrifice, setbacks and uncertainty. As they discover, support from family, teachers and mentors makes all the difference in defying the odds.
Find out more at: http://www.pbs.org/pov/allthedifference
A film by Tod Lending
A co-production of American Documentary | POV; Part of American G...
published: 21 Mar 2016
Film film: Lending
An animated promotional film describing the lending services available at the State Film Centre of Victoria.
Film film: Lending
Alexander Stitt
ACMI Collections
Copyright Alexander Stitt
This film forms part of the State Film Centre story on the Culture Victoria website:
http://www.cv.vic.gov.au/stories/creative-life/state-film-centre/
published: 16 Jun 2015
The Principal Story - Trailer - POV 2009 | PBS
The Principal Story tells two stories, painting a dramatic portrait of the challenges facing America's public schools — and of the great difference a dedicated principal can make. Tresa Dunbar is a second-year principal at Chicago's Nash Elementary, where 98% of students come from low-income families; in Springfield, Illinois, Kerry Purcell has led Harvard Park Elementary, with similar demographics, for six years. Tod Lending (Omar & Pete, POV 2005) and David Mrazek followed both women over the course of a school year, discovering each one's unique styles yet similar passions. The Principal Story takes the viewer along for an emotional ride that reveals what effective educational leadership looks like in the 21st century.
Broadcasting on PBS: September 15, 2009
Check local listings and...
published: 01 Sep 2009
Saul and Ruby's Holocaust Survivor Band Q&A: Opening Night of #BJFF2020
Opening Night of the 32nd annual Boston Jewish Film Festival
Conversation with Director Tod Lending and film subjects Saul Dreier, Ruby Sosnowicz, and Chana Rose with a musical performance on Opening Night, Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
Originally recorded as part of the 2020 Boston Jewish Film Festival. #BJFF2020
https://www.bostonjfilm.org
A 9 year-old girl tells the tale about how her family and village came back from near starvation after their fishing village adopted sustainable fishing practic...
A 9 year-old girl tells the tale about how her family and village came back from near starvation after their fishing village adopted sustainable fishing practices.
Director Tod Lending is an Academy Award nominated and national Emmy winning producer, director, and cinematographer whose work has aired nationally on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, HBO, Al Jazeera.
www.sundance.org/anotheryou
A 9 year-old girl tells the tale about how her family and village came back from near starvation after their fishing village adopted sustainable fishing practices.
Director Tod Lending is an Academy Award nominated and national Emmy winning producer, director, and cinematographer whose work has aired nationally on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, HBO, Al Jazeera.
www.sundance.org/anotheryou
In this utterly heart-affecting and enthralling film, two Holocaust survivors in South Florida form a klezmer band and begin an extraordinary musical journey th...
In this utterly heart-affecting and enthralling film, two Holocaust survivors in South Florida form a klezmer band and begin an extraordinary musical journey that celebrates life and the transcendent power of music to heal.
The 15th International Documentary Film Festival and industry programme is going online (sod you coronavirus, we’re going digital!).
Festival Date: Friday 12 June – Sunday 5 July 2020 (New Zealand only)
Industry Programme: Tuesday 26 May – Tuesday 2 June 2020
For information visit https://docedge.nz/
Doc Edge has received filmmaker permission to upload this trailer to the Doc Edge YouTube channel
In this utterly heart-affecting and enthralling film, two Holocaust survivors in South Florida form a klezmer band and begin an extraordinary musical journey that celebrates life and the transcendent power of music to heal.
The 15th International Documentary Film Festival and industry programme is going online (sod you coronavirus, we’re going digital!).
Festival Date: Friday 12 June – Sunday 5 July 2020 (New Zealand only)
Industry Programme: Tuesday 26 May – Tuesday 2 June 2020
For information visit https://docedge.nz/
Doc Edge has received filmmaker permission to upload this trailer to the Doc Edge YouTube channel
Filmmakers Tod Lending and David Mrazek talk about their film, The Principal Story. They explain why they chose to focus on principals Kerry Purcell and Tresa D...
Filmmakers Tod Lending and David Mrazek talk about their film, The Principal Story. They explain why they chose to focus on principals Kerry Purcell and Tresa Dunbar and discuss what it takes to be an effective leader in America's schools.
Filmmakers Tod Lending and David Mrazek talk about their film, The Principal Story. They explain why they chose to focus on principals Kerry Purcell and Tresa Dunbar and discuss what it takes to be an effective leader in America's schools.
The largely invisible and often crushing struggles of young African-American men come vividly — and heroically — to life in All the Difference, which traces the...
The largely invisible and often crushing struggles of young African-American men come vividly — and heroically — to life in All the Difference, which traces the paths of two teens from the South Side of Chicago who dream of graduating from college. Statistics predict that Robert and Krishaun will drop out of high school, but they have other plans. Oscar®-nominated producer/director Tod Lending's intimate film, executive produced by author Wes Moore, follows the young men through five years of hard work, sacrifice, setbacks and uncertainty. As they discover, support from family, teachers and mentors makes all the difference in defying the odds.
Find out more at: http://www.pbs.org/pov/allthedifference
A film by Tod Lending
A co-production of American Documentary | POV; Part of American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen, made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
The largely invisible and often crushing struggles of young African-American men come vividly — and heroically — to life in All the Difference, which traces the paths of two teens from the South Side of Chicago who dream of graduating from college. Statistics predict that Robert and Krishaun will drop out of high school, but they have other plans. Oscar®-nominated producer/director Tod Lending's intimate film, executive produced by author Wes Moore, follows the young men through five years of hard work, sacrifice, setbacks and uncertainty. As they discover, support from family, teachers and mentors makes all the difference in defying the odds.
Find out more at: http://www.pbs.org/pov/allthedifference
A film by Tod Lending
A co-production of American Documentary | POV; Part of American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen, made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
An animated promotional film describing the lending services available at the State Film Centre of Victoria.
Film film: Lending
Alexander Stitt
ACMI Collection...
An animated promotional film describing the lending services available at the State Film Centre of Victoria.
Film film: Lending
Alexander Stitt
ACMI Collections
Copyright Alexander Stitt
This film forms part of the State Film Centre story on the Culture Victoria website:
http://www.cv.vic.gov.au/stories/creative-life/state-film-centre/
An animated promotional film describing the lending services available at the State Film Centre of Victoria.
Film film: Lending
Alexander Stitt
ACMI Collections
Copyright Alexander Stitt
This film forms part of the State Film Centre story on the Culture Victoria website:
http://www.cv.vic.gov.au/stories/creative-life/state-film-centre/
The Principal Story tells two stories, painting a dramatic portrait of the challenges facing America's public schools — and of the great difference a dedicated ...
The Principal Story tells two stories, painting a dramatic portrait of the challenges facing America's public schools — and of the great difference a dedicated principal can make. Tresa Dunbar is a second-year principal at Chicago's Nash Elementary, where 98% of students come from low-income families; in Springfield, Illinois, Kerry Purcell has led Harvard Park Elementary, with similar demographics, for six years. Tod Lending (Omar & Pete, POV 2005) and David Mrazek followed both women over the course of a school year, discovering each one's unique styles yet similar passions. The Principal Story takes the viewer along for an emotional ride that reveals what effective educational leadership looks like in the 21st century.
Broadcasting on PBS: September 15, 2009
Check local listings and more: http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2009/principalstory
The Principal Story is a production of Nomadic Pictures with funding from The Wallace Foundation. Music in the film is by Philip Sheppard. To learn more about the principals, the schools and the national outreach campaign, visit:
http://www.wallacefoundation.org/PRINCIPAL-STORY/Pages/default.aspx
P.O.V. Blog
http://www.pbs.org/pov/blog
Find out about local POV screening events around the country:
http://www.amdoc.org/outreach_news.php
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The Principal Story tells two stories, painting a dramatic portrait of the challenges facing America's public schools — and of the great difference a dedicated principal can make. Tresa Dunbar is a second-year principal at Chicago's Nash Elementary, where 98% of students come from low-income families; in Springfield, Illinois, Kerry Purcell has led Harvard Park Elementary, with similar demographics, for six years. Tod Lending (Omar & Pete, POV 2005) and David Mrazek followed both women over the course of a school year, discovering each one's unique styles yet similar passions. The Principal Story takes the viewer along for an emotional ride that reveals what effective educational leadership looks like in the 21st century.
Broadcasting on PBS: September 15, 2009
Check local listings and more: http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2009/principalstory
The Principal Story is a production of Nomadic Pictures with funding from The Wallace Foundation. Music in the film is by Philip Sheppard. To learn more about the principals, the schools and the national outreach campaign, visit:
http://www.wallacefoundation.org/PRINCIPAL-STORY/Pages/default.aspx
P.O.V. Blog
http://www.pbs.org/pov/blog
Find out about local POV screening events around the country:
http://www.amdoc.org/outreach_news.php
Stay in touch and never miss another broadcast!
Sign up for POV's email newsletter:
http://www.pbs.org/pov/utils/newsletter/newsletter.html
Opening Night of the 32nd annual Boston Jewish Film Festival
Conversation with Director Tod Lending and film subjects Saul Dreier, Ruby Sosnowicz, and Chana Ro...
Opening Night of the 32nd annual Boston Jewish Film Festival
Conversation with Director Tod Lending and film subjects Saul Dreier, Ruby Sosnowicz, and Chana Rose with a musical performance on Opening Night, Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
Originally recorded as part of the 2020 Boston Jewish Film Festival. #BJFF2020
https://www.bostonjfilm.org
Opening Night of the 32nd annual Boston Jewish Film Festival
Conversation with Director Tod Lending and film subjects Saul Dreier, Ruby Sosnowicz, and Chana Rose with a musical performance on Opening Night, Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
Originally recorded as part of the 2020 Boston Jewish Film Festival. #BJFF2020
https://www.bostonjfilm.org
A 9 year-old girl tells the tale about how her family and village came back from near starvation after their fishing village adopted sustainable fishing practices.
Director Tod Lending is an Academy Award nominated and national Emmy winning producer, director, and cinematographer whose work has aired nationally on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, HBO, Al Jazeera.
www.sundance.org/anotheryou
In this utterly heart-affecting and enthralling film, two Holocaust survivors in South Florida form a klezmer band and begin an extraordinary musical journey that celebrates life and the transcendent power of music to heal.
The 15th International Documentary Film Festival and industry programme is going online (sod you coronavirus, we’re going digital!).
Festival Date: Friday 12 June – Sunday 5 July 2020 (New Zealand only)
Industry Programme: Tuesday 26 May – Tuesday 2 June 2020
For information visit https://docedge.nz/
Doc Edge has received filmmaker permission to upload this trailer to the Doc Edge YouTube channel
Filmmakers Tod Lending and David Mrazek talk about their film, The Principal Story. They explain why they chose to focus on principals Kerry Purcell and Tresa Dunbar and discuss what it takes to be an effective leader in America's schools.
The largely invisible and often crushing struggles of young African-American men come vividly — and heroically — to life in All the Difference, which traces the paths of two teens from the South Side of Chicago who dream of graduating from college. Statistics predict that Robert and Krishaun will drop out of high school, but they have other plans. Oscar®-nominated producer/director Tod Lending's intimate film, executive produced by author Wes Moore, follows the young men through five years of hard work, sacrifice, setbacks and uncertainty. As they discover, support from family, teachers and mentors makes all the difference in defying the odds.
Find out more at: http://www.pbs.org/pov/allthedifference
A film by Tod Lending
A co-production of American Documentary | POV; Part of American Graduate: Let's Make It Happen, made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
An animated promotional film describing the lending services available at the State Film Centre of Victoria.
Film film: Lending
Alexander Stitt
ACMI Collections
Copyright Alexander Stitt
This film forms part of the State Film Centre story on the Culture Victoria website:
http://www.cv.vic.gov.au/stories/creative-life/state-film-centre/
The Principal Story tells two stories, painting a dramatic portrait of the challenges facing America's public schools — and of the great difference a dedicated principal can make. Tresa Dunbar is a second-year principal at Chicago's Nash Elementary, where 98% of students come from low-income families; in Springfield, Illinois, Kerry Purcell has led Harvard Park Elementary, with similar demographics, for six years. Tod Lending (Omar & Pete, POV 2005) and David Mrazek followed both women over the course of a school year, discovering each one's unique styles yet similar passions. The Principal Story takes the viewer along for an emotional ride that reveals what effective educational leadership looks like in the 21st century.
Broadcasting on PBS: September 15, 2009
Check local listings and more: http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2009/principalstory
The Principal Story is a production of Nomadic Pictures with funding from The Wallace Foundation. Music in the film is by Philip Sheppard. To learn more about the principals, the schools and the national outreach campaign, visit:
http://www.wallacefoundation.org/PRINCIPAL-STORY/Pages/default.aspx
P.O.V. Blog
http://www.pbs.org/pov/blog
Find out about local POV screening events around the country:
http://www.amdoc.org/outreach_news.php
Stay in touch and never miss another broadcast!
Sign up for POV's email newsletter:
http://www.pbs.org/pov/utils/newsletter/newsletter.html
Opening Night of the 32nd annual Boston Jewish Film Festival
Conversation with Director Tod Lending and film subjects Saul Dreier, Ruby Sosnowicz, and Chana Rose with a musical performance on Opening Night, Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
Originally recorded as part of the 2020 Boston Jewish Film Festival. #BJFF2020
https://www.bostonjfilm.org
Tod Lending is a filmmaker who has decades of experience in making long-form documentaries that are character driven. He is interested in making films that are intimate, visually powerful, and socially conscious — films that will tell great stories, inspire dialogue, raise awareness and hopefully catalyze social change.
One of his current projects, All the Difference, is a four-year project and has major funding from the MacArthur Foundation, a long time funder of Tod's work. He is the president and founder of Nomadic Pictures.
Career
In 2000, Lending produced, directed, wrote, and filmed LEGACY, a feature-length documentary that follows three-generations of black women over five years who have lost their son/grandson to violence. The film looks at how, after the tragic loss, they rebuilt their lives, got off welfare, overcame drug addiction, went to college, found work and raised their families. The film garnered critical success and was awarded numerous accolades including the Reel Screen Innovation in Documentary Award, two IDA awards, was nominated for a national Emmy and the Academy Awards in 2001, and was broadcast internationally. Most importantly, LEGACY inspired the creation and passing of a federal bill entitled: The Legacy Act of 2003. This bill provides low-income housing to grandparents raising grandchildren.
Butte County Supervisor Tod Kimmelshue said he worked closely with Mattingly in the lending sector, and grew up similarly on farms; he said they would reminisce of the old days together ... “He says ‘Tod, I’m not going back.