When I am looking for a hard-to-find piece of archive, Susanne Mason is my "go-to" person. She has years of experience on many topics related to U.S. history, and she doesn't stop until every stone has been turned.”
Services
Previous Projects
Archival Film and Photography Research
- • The Radical Story of Patty Hearst (2018), Bat Bridge Entertainment, archive producer
- • Jump Shot: The Kenny Sailors Story (2017), Ralph Smyth Entertainment, archive producer
- • Richard Linklater—dream is destiny (2016), Black/Bernstein Productions, archive producer
- • A Single Frame (2015), 15 Yesses Films LLC, archival research and clearances
- • Requiem for a Running Back (2015 completion), Rebecca Carpenter, archival research
- • A Reflecting Pool (2015), livingspringsaustin.org, archival research
- • Admissions on Trial: Seven Decades of Race & Higher Ed (2013), Villita Media, archival research
- • Anne Braden: Southern Patriot (2012), Appalshop, archival research
- • The Most Dangerous Man In America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers (2009), Kovno Communications, Inc., archival research
- • When I Rise: The Barbara Conrad Story (2009), Alpheus Media, archival research
- • Writ Writer (2008), Passage Productions, producer, director, archival research
- • The Great Society (2008), Midnight Films, Inc., associate producer and assistant editor
- • Town In Transition (2005), Watershed Productions, writer, producer and director
- • The Struggle In the Fields (1996), Galan Productions, associate producer
- • Songs of the Homeland (1995), Galan Productions, associate producer
Newspaper and Television Research
- • The Radical Story of Patty Hearst (2018), Bat Bridge Entertainment, archive producer
- • Writ Writer (2008), Passage Productions, producer, director, archival research
- • Critical Condition (2007), Public Policy Productions, Inc., Texas segment researcher
- • Barton Springs Uprising (2006), Save Our Springs Alliance, writer, producer and editor
- • Town In Transition (2005), Watershed Productions, writer, producer and director
- • Are the Kids Alright? (2004), Mobilus Media, associate producer
- • Go Back to Mexico! (1994), Galan Productions, associate producer
License Negotiation and Clearances
- • The Radical Story of Patty Hearst (2018), Bat Bridge Entertainment, archive producer
- • Richard Linklater—dream is destiny (2016), Black/Bernstein Productions, archive producer
- • A Single Frame (2015), 15 Yesses Films LLC, archival research and clearances
- • When I Rise: The Barbara Conrad Story (2009), Alpheus Media, archival research
- • Writ Writer (2008), Passage Productions, producer, director, archival research
Archival Film and Photography Research
As a filmmaker and photographer, I've made and viewed many thousands of images, shaped entire story lines from archival visuals, and love to help filmmakers find those special remnants of the past that can be critical to dynamic storytelling.
Newspaper and Television Research
I have extensive experience in educational and historical documentaries, and know how powerfully print news, journalism and television can bring immediacy and relevance to stories.
License Negotiation and Clearances
I will negotiate license fees, and conduct organized, diligent archival research, acquisitions and clearances for your film or web publications.
Additionally, I am well-versed in do-it-yourself marketing and distribution, enjoy crafting press releases and outreach communications, and work well within existing teams to help achieve strategic goals.