Rags to Riches: A Dog's Life

Meet Claudiu Iosim

Molly — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 06:32:00 +0000

Our friend Claudiu Iosim is the Founder and Executive Director of Animed Arad, a nonprofit animal welfare organization in Arad, Romania. Animed Arad was established in September 2001 and it is a charity supported entirely by donations. Their purpose is to reduce the number of unwanted puppies and kittens by running a spay/neuter program.

Currently an Environmental Engineer, Claudiu has decided to attend Veterinary College in October. Claudiu will be spending time in California later this month to get a jump start on his education by attending meetings and observing procedures with a veterinarian.

Post Production Update

Molly — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:57:00 +0000

Hello and Happy March!

Everyone at team Schnuffie hopes you had a Happy St. Patrick's Day with plenty of green beer and corned beef!

We would like to give you a quick update on our documentary. . . .

Eva and Molly have been furiously reviewing all of the footage (we're talkin' about 90+ hours of material to review folks) to create a comprehensive outline for our Director, Paul Carlin. The ladies have been meeting 2-3 times per week and they are making substantial headway. The goal is to have a rough draft within the next few months.

Stay tuned for more details!

Pictured above, Molly edits like a seasoned Avid user.

El Director

Molly — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 04:19:00 +0000

Our very own Paul Carlin is currently on location in Barcelona!

Paul joined Drimtim Entertainment to direct their upcoming action film set in Spain.

When asked about his first day of production, Paul infomed us he was scouting rooftops on the streets of Barcelona in preparation for a helicopter shoot. "The idea is to emulate a high-tech satellite view of a foot chase. I
will be compositing the aerial footage onto actual satellite imagery and adding additional high-tech images."

Have a great time in Spain Paul!

Read about RAR

Molly — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:11:00 +0000

Our friend Nancy Janes of Romania Animal Rescue sent us the following email and we would like to share it with you.

We are thrilled to announce that we appear as "Rescuer of the Week" at the Best Friends Society website.

Happy reading!

Happy Valentine's Day

Molly — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 18:39:00 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day to all our special friends, who have been steady supporters of our film: Out of Control: Changing the World one Dog at a Time, a dogumentray about the stray dogs in Romania and the Californian volunteers who are trying to help them.

Your involvement makes us feel loved and supported in our endeavour and most of all, it fuels us to continue our work, so that one day our film will shed light on a dark problem and out of control.......will become under control....!

Nobody can do it alone, but I feel confident that as a group, we can make a difference!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,

Eva, Lina and the Schnuffie Team

Meet Tamra and Jill

Molly — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:49:00 +0000

For those of you attending the fashion show and movie screening for A.P.E. Action on February 11, be sure to say hi to Tamra and Jill (pictured here with Schnuffie Producer Eva Sippel on the right). These ladies work for A.P.E. Action and are responsible for the evenings entertainment.

A.P.E. Action

Molly — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 06:58:00 +0000

Learn more about Animals, People & Environment Action (A.P.E. Action) a non-profit right here in Los Angeles.

Our group is a non profit organization committed to promoting change through education. We believe in teaching moral and ethical values in regard to animals, people, and the environment. Our goal is to raise public awareness and instill responsibility for actions that can help build a more compassionate world.

Save the Date!

Molly — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 06:05:00 +0000

Come join us for an evening of entertainment, free food and a fashion show!

When: February 11
Where: The Aura Night Club in Studio City
Time: 7pm til close

Schnuffie hooked up with Animals, People & Environment Action - APE Action a non-profit group, whose goal it is to promote change through education. Take a sneek peak into our documentary and watch APE Action's feature film Diva Dog starring Linda Blair, Debra Wilson Skelton (Mad TV), Kelli McCarty (NBC's Passions), Jordan Ladd (Cabin Fever), James Madio (Band of Brothers) and Adrienne Frantzand.

Check out the invitation for more information. See you on the 11th!

Fearless Director

Molly — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:38:00 +0000

Risking life and limb, our fearless Director Paul Carlin traverses up the daunting mountain shown below to capture the best shot. Battling 50 m.p.h. winds, frigid temperatures and flying debris (including the occasional pesky tumbleweed), Paul conquers the elements and finds success!

The Hostess with the Mostess

Molly — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:16:00 +0000

Hostess, fearless volunteer and occasional boom operator, the Schnuffie crew would like to give a special thank you to Marilyn Gale for all of her hard work on our documentary. We also wish Marilyn and Rua (our Romanian dog formerly know as Barney) the best of luck at their new home in Hawaii.

Pup Reunion

Molly — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 07:07:00 +0000

During the weekend of December 2nd, the Schnuffie crew traveled to San Diego to visit a few of our Romanian pups.

First on our stop was a visit to Mia and the Bath family. A tiny, black puppy in Romania, Mia is now a medium-sized dog with endless energy. She enjoys daily walks and frequent visits to dog beach with Mackenzie, Ryan and Kevin Bath.

We also visited our boy Fred and the Keeney family. We were happy to see that Fred is no longer the skinny dog that we found homeless in Romania. Well-fed, Fred keeps the Keeney's busy with his happy spirit and vigor!

Finally, we drove to a small town outside of San Diego where we reconnected with Billy Bob and the Higbee's. Billy Bob has grown up and out, and has a fabulous life with his dog companion Ruby and several horses. A special thank you to Cathy Higbee for the delicious chicken wings and vanilla cupcakes. They really hit the spot!

Garage Sale Success

Molly — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:58:00 +0000

A big Schnuffie thank you to all of those who donated or participated in our recent garage sale!

We raised just over $800 thanks to the support of our friends like Melissa Kai, Cynthia Cavanaugh, Angela Ross and Tania Cooper. Our garage sale included fabulous items such as jewelry, clothing, fax machines and a comfy-cozy IKEA futon that Eva, Silisha and Molly decided to rest on.

If you couldn't make this garage sale, don't worry......we promise to have more in the near future!

Happy Thanksgiving

Molly — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 06:03:00 +0000

On behalf of everyone at Schnuffie Productions, have a Happy Thanksgiving!

To our friends Karl and Marlies Sippel who flew all the way from Germany to celebrate Thanksgiving with our Producer and Director: Welcome to the other side of the International Pork Line! Unfortunately, the only pork you will find today is a pigskin thrown in many football games.

Go Lions!

Kasper the friendly dog

Molly — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 05:49:00 +0000

Our Producer Eva Sippel and Director Paul Carlin wish to share the following. . . . .

To all of you who have known our wonderful friend Kasper, it is with a heavy heart that I tell you that Kasper has passed away. Paul and I were both with him and he was in my arms as he was crossing over.

Kasper and I found each other when he was only three months old and I was 29. He changed my life and tought me about love, responsibility and taking care of someone. Lessons that made me a better person, and lessons that I am grateful for. I owe a lot to him and Kasper will always live in my heart.

The picture is from the day of our last Garage Sale, which happened to be Kasper's last day as well.

Where is Steve Duval?

Molly — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 04:38:00 +0000

Our second camera operator Steve Duval has been working non-stop since returning from Romania. This summer, Steve completed season 7 of Big Brother All Stars, and also worked as a camera operator for Amazing Race. An avid motorcycle rider, Steve managed to travel to Lake Tahoe twice this summer in between busy shoot schedules.

Next up for Steve is a trip to Africa where he will participate in a documentary about an AIDS hospital in Malawi. Bon voyage Steve and good luck!