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WELCOME to the Inventive Productions NEWS
Happy SUMMER to you and your family.
Our mission is to help you to capture your life through a video biography, a Corporate History DVD, or a historical documentary. Here are a few of the projects we are currently working on.
Have a wonderful day. Enjoy every moment.
Frank Toohey
Best wishes from RJ and the entire Inventive Productions team.
This month's newsletter is dedicated to
the memory of
Frank Toohey
Frank was the funniest guy I ever met. I will really miss him. To learn more about Frank, go to http://www.franktoohey.com/
Delphi Plant 6 Tour, Saginaw, Michigan
RJ flew into Detroit, Michigan, rented a car, and drove up to Saginaw, Michigan. He was there to capture numerous interviews with employees and leaders of the Delphi steering assembly Plant #6. They were gathered to attend a specialized training seminar by Cathy Crosslin. RJ was totally impressed and inspired by the incredible enthusiasm and energy of these attendees. Then RJ was allowed inside Plant 6 for a tour and to meet and greet the team. RJ will never forget the excitement he felt when he saw the quality of the people on this team and their attitude about their future, too. You can learn more about Cathy Crosslin by CLICKING HERE.
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Happy Birthday, Gabe RJ travelled to Avila Beach and to several spots in Washington to interview family and friends of Gabe for his Surprise 70th Birthday Party Video biography. Gabe's family found the greatest gift possible by surprising Gabe with a tribute to his Wonderful Life. We interviewed his five daughters, his wife, sisters, and the grandkids, too. Gabe was surpised with this video, and now we will go interview Gabe in person. We will ask him our 124 specialized questions about his life, and then we will create a Video Biography of The Life and Times of Gabe. Happy Birthday, Gabe. You really have led a wonderful life.
Chefs of Seattle interviews We finally completed "the Chefs of Seattle" a new documentary by RJ McHatton, produced by Mitchell Pickett, edited by Eric Munch.
Over the past few months we have interviewed some of the greatest chefs in the Seattle area. It has been said that Chefs have become like Rock Stars. We found that they were kind and charismatic.
Here are some of the Great Chefs of Seattle we interviewed for this film:
We also interviewed the Dining Critics:
Dr. Jack Singer--the funny Psychologist
RJ travelled to Laguna Beach, California to interview the funniest psychologist in the world. Dr. Jack Singer has over 30 years of experience as a psychologist. But he has always been a funny guy, too. One day he realized he could combine both of these special skills, and take his show on the road. Today Jack is using these remarkable skills to become one of the most-sought-after motivational speakers in the country. RJ captured one of Jack's speeches at the Montage Resort in Laguna. You can learn more about Dr. Jack Singer at http://www.funspeaker.com/
Mary and Chente Get Married
RJ and his team drove to Cle Elum, Washington to capture the remarkable wedding of Mary and Chente. They were looking to have a non-traditional wedding with more of a focus on fun and family instead of the rigid traditions of normal wedding. We really enjoyed the experience of a live salsa band, and more. This is going to be a great wedding video.
Cooking for Fertility DVD
RJ and his team travelled to Edmonds and Bellevue WA to shoot the new "Cooking for Fertility" DVD. Starring experts Tiffany and Kathryn. To learn more about Tiffany go to www.synergywellness.com To learn more about Kathryn go to www.fertilefoods.com
An interview with Charles Last week we drove to Burien to interview World War II veteran Charles. He told of the heroism and terror he witnessed during several Battles in World War II. We have volunteered to do 100 Free interviews with veterans of WWII, so if you know of a WWII vet, have them contact us. Each veteran and his family will receive a free DVD of the interview, and one copy goes to the Library of Congress too. To learn more about the Veterans History Project, go to www.loc.gov/vets
A Tribute to Milt Kuolt
We were proud and honored to help produce a Tribute to Milt Kuolt DVD that was shown at an event at the Museum of Flight. Milt Kuolt was a successful entrepreneur and a pioneer in the concept of Customer Service. He was the founder of Thousand Trails and then co-founded Horizon Airlines. We collaborated with Mercer Island filmmaker Kate Taylor on this project. Kate was great to work with. I really learned a lot from the words of Milt Kuolt. Here is one of my favorites: "You can't build an airline this fast in four years and not be at the edge an awful lot. You learn ten times as fast when you are at the edge." To order your copy of the Video Tribute DVD to Milt Kuolt CLICK HERE.
Rotary Club speechs
Over the past few weeks, RJ has been the guest speaker at several Rotary Clubs including Kirkland Rotary, Skyline Rotary, the Renton Rotary, and the Emerald City Rotary. RJ's topic was the Emerging Trends towards Family History and the Veterans History Project.
John & June Kneepkens We have finished the first draft of the video biography of June and John Kneepkens. You can see a sample of this film by CLICKING HERE.
The McMahon/Weinderluch Project Once upon a time there was an American pilot who was shot down over Germany during World War II. He was placed in a POW camp. Then he escaped and went back to his job of flying planes over Germany. Then he was shot down again and put into a POW camp. Then he was liberated by the Russian Army. This American veteran has kept memorabilia from his entire experience over there. We are proud to be helping preserve the artifacts and photographs from the life of this true American hero.
American Cancer Society Relay for Life Once I was asked if I knew of anyone who had cancer. I thought about it for a moment and then it hit me. Yes I did know of a lot of people who had experienced a cancer experience. My Dad died of a cancer. My Mother had lung cancer but beat it. My uncle had colin cancer. I starting thinking about it some more. I knew friends who had died of cancer, and others who beat it. I did not know of anyone who did not have someone in their family or a friend who had a cancer experience. We went to the Bellevue High School to help document on video the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. This was a very moving, touching experience. People from all walks of life, all age groups, gathered together to walk around a track for 24 hours. To help people with cancer. To help bring awareness. We are creating a video about the experience. To learn more about the Relay for Life program, CLICK HERE.
Woodman Lodge Steakhouse & Saloon After nearly two years of renovation, the historic Woodman's Lodge in Snoqualmie has finally been reborn as a world-class Steakhouse. Here is a short video we are making about the history of the Woodman Lodge. You can see it by CLICKING HERE.
The Happy CPA's Last year we produced a video biography of Mike & Joyce Bashey. Mike retired after a lifetime as a prominent CPA in the Seattle area. His partners Marc Hutchinson and Rick Walter are such funny people, that we just had to put together a short video. You can see the video by CLICKING HERE.
Association of Personal Historians meeting The Northwest regional group of the Association of Personal Historians had a terrific meeting in July. This meeting was held at the National Archives office and the Seattle Genealogical Society in the Sandpoint area of Seattle. Our next regional meeting is scheduled for Friday September 26th at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis, Washington. To learn more about the Veterans Memorial Museum go to www.veteransmuseum.org To learn more about the Association of Personal Historians, go to www.personalhistorians.org
An Interview with Angus Robson We finished the Video Biography of former Unicorn Pup wner Angus Robson. You can see a clip from his video biography at CLICK HERE
Let us Create a Youtube Video for YOU! Did you know there are over 135 million people on Youtube every day? We love making Youtube videos for small companies. Here is a great example of a short Youtube video we created for a client.
Corporate History DVDs Over the past few years we have enjoyed leading the production of custom historical documentaries about the history and culture of organizations. We produced the 20 year History of DCI Engineers from Bellevue WA. You can see a sample of this by CLICKING HERE. We created the 30 year History of The Pacific Institute of Seattle. You can see a sample of that one by CLICKING HERE. We produced the 35 year History of Southwest Securities Inc from Dallas, Texas. Southwest Securities is on the New York Stock Exchange. You can see a sample of this video by CLICKING HERE. For information on having a custom documentary made about your organization, call 425-747-4538 or email rj@inventiveproductions.com
Remember: we can travel anywhere in the world for the interviews.
You can see over 150 samples of our work at
Welcome to the Inventive Productions team: Lindsey Dahlin has joined the team as independent Editor and Associate Producer.
Heather Fallon has joined the team as independent Editor.
Ericka Oscarson has joined the team as intern.
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![]() Leo the Liberator
Leo is a true American hero. Not because he was a liberator of a Concentration Camp. But more because he has dedicated his life to helping others. We are very proud to be creating a documentary about the Life and Times of Leo Hymas. To learn more about Leo go to CLICK HERE.
Leo is the honoree at the Annual Fundraising event for the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center in Seattle. To learn more about this event go CLICK HERE. |
Crissy & Ben put up our sign at our new office. Thanks Ben & Crissy. It looks great. |
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The new Head Coach for the Wasington Redskins, Jim Zorn, stops by for an interview with RJ McHatton. Jim reminisced about the great years he and his family have experienced over the years in Seattle. Jim is looking forward to seeing his Video Biography DVD.
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From the boxes of photos and artifacts we are recording for the Wunderlich family. |
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Joke of the Month (provided by my son Jason):
Q. Why was Cinderella thrown off the basketball team? A. She ran away from the ball.
Gift Certificates
Now you can Give a Video Biography Interview as a Gift to a Friend or Family member.
Learn more by CLICKING HERE.
Referrals. Our biggest source of new business comes from personal referrals from People Like You. I would be happy to send a free Sampler DVD to one of your friends or family. Send their contact info to
We appreciate your feedback and suggestions.
Feel free to email me your suggestions.
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Jan Warren -- A Woman of Courage
Jan is getting ready for a giant trip back to China this Fall. She truly is a beautiful woman of Courage. You can learn more about her story in this video clip.
Veterans History Project interviews
RJ drove to Whidbey Island to interview three World War II veterans.
It was a very exciting experience for RJ to meet these heroes. One vet was a 95 year old who served in the Navy from 1931 tro 1957. Another was a Sherman tank driver at Normandy France, Battle of the Bulge, Holland, and the Capture of Berlin. Another was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. What a day for RJ.
Fertility Cooking Show -- Coming Soon
The Inventive Team drove up to Everett to shoot the exciting new DVD based on cooking
with a focus on fertility.
The Wedding of Mary and Chente -- Coming Soon
On Saturday Rj and San Jay drove to Cle Elum to shoot the exciting wedding of
Mary Stetson and Chente Bienevedes. It was a very non traditional wedding,
but probably the funnest, most relaxed wedding ever.
EEG World Summit -- Down town Seattle
RJ and Mitchell drove to downtown Seattle to shoot testimonial interviews
for a new video about the upcoming new scientific breakthrough called Neurofeedback.
An Interview with Leo the Liberator
Last week we did an extensive Video interview with Leo Hymans who was
a liberator of a concentration camp. Incredible story. Leo was a private with a 30 caliber Machine Gun in the Army during WWII who blew open a barbed wire fence to what looked
like a POW camp. He and his partner started opening doors to the buildings and were shocked by what they found. It wasn't a POW camp. It was a major concentration camp.
Later when General George Patton came and saw what they had found,
he stepped aside and vomited. We are proud to be helping Leo tell his incredible story
through a new documentary film we are making. COMING SOON
Interview with Paul Burton
Last week we interviewed nationally known speaker, Paul Burton, as he spoke to
several groups of attorneys about his new concept called Vision Mechanix.
Paul is a former working attorney who has created a system that will help you get
to a ZERO INBOX. To learn more about Paul and his system, go to www.visionmechanix.com
New Cooking Show with Tiffany
Here is a sample from the new series of Cooking Show DVDs we are creating for Tiffany Pollard.
An interview with George
This week we drove to Burien to interview World War II and Korean War veteran George Divis. We met with George and his wife Fern in their backyard. It was a beautiful day as George told us his stories of being at Normandy and Paris and England during WW2. He told of the heroism and terror he witnessed during the Korean conflict, too. We have volunteered to do 100 Free interviews with veterans of WWII, so if you know of a WWII vet, have them contact us. George and his family will receive a free DVD of the interview, and one copy goes to the Library of Congress too. To learn more about the Veterans History Project, go to www.loc.gov/vets
A Tribute to Milt Kuolt
We were proud and honored to help produce a Tribute to Milt Kuolt DVD that was shown at an event at the Museum of Flight. Milt Kuolt was a successful entrepreneur and a pioneer in the concept of Customer Service. He was the founder of Thousand Trails and then co-founded Horizon Airlines. We collaborated with Mercer Island filmmaker Kate Taylor on this project. Kate was great to work with. I really learned a lot from the words of Milt Kuolt. Here is one of my favorites: "You can't build an airline this fast in four years and not be at the edge an awful lot. You learn ten times as fast when you are at the edge." To learn more about Milt Kuolt CLICK HERE.
Seattle International Rotary Club speech
RJ gave a speech on the emerging trends toward personal history. The Seattle International Rotary Club was the first Rotary Club in this area to admit women. We had a great discussion about family history, interviewing techniques, and the power of video to capture a voice and personality. To learn more about the Seattle International Rotary club go to CLICK HERE.
Holocaust Center interviews with kids & teachers

