Beatrice Alda has spent much of her life in theatre and film. A graduate of Wesleyan University, Beatrice acted in the 1981 film, "The Four Seasons", the 1988 film, “A New Life", and the 1991 film, "Men of Respect". She performed in many theatrical productions and studied acting with Paul Sills, Joan Darling, and Peggy Feury, before turning her focus towards producing and directing. Beatrice graduated from NYU Film School in 1992. Her 28-minute, award-winning thesis film, "Appearing Live" was selected for a special screening at the Los Angeles Director's Guild. Beatrice took some time off from film to have four children and to co-found and build The Children's Museum of the East End. In 2000 Beatrice began directing and producing short films and commercials, including non-profit AIDS education commercials. In 2003 Beatrice co-founded Forever Films Inc. with Jennifer Brooke. She lives and works in Sag Harbor, NY with her partner (in life and film), Jennifer Brooke. Jennifer Brooke has been a writer and director for over 20 years. After graduating from Bryn Mawr College she spent 13 years writing and directing commercials and short films for companies including British Airways, Nike, and Foot Locker. She then founded a commercial company, Stop the Bleeding, which produced films and commercials for companies including, Cablevision, ABC New's 'The Century' and 'Good Morning America', NFL, NHL, and HBO. Jennifer's 1999 short film, "The Bed," debuted at 'Outfest' in Los Angeles, and won Cinewomen's best short documentary and a silver award at The Brooklyn Film Festival. In 2003 Jennifer co-founded Forever Films, Inc. with Beatrice Alda. A third generation New Yorker, Jennifer left the city in 1998 to live, work, and raise her then 2 year old son, on the east end of Long Island. Jennifer is married to her partner in Forever Films Inc., Beatrice Alda. |

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