Two Toledos Production Blog

From Toledo to Toledo Exhibit

2010-06-04T19:07:00.002-04:00

Loli Chirón is a talented, prolific artist from Toledo, Spain. Her visit to our area this year will be highlighted by the exhibit and sale of her paintings. Her collection will be available through two fronts. First, her work will be featured at the Old West End Festival on June 5 and 6. Chirón will arrive late on June 5, then be part of the celebration on Sunday, June 6. She is being hosted at that venue by friends and Old West End residents Mercedes Vaquero and Douglas Forsyth.

The second venue for Chirón’s paintings is a gallery exhibit at Inside Angles Custom Framing Gallery opening on June 5 and remaining on display until July ! 8. Located at 909 S. McCord Rd. in Holland, the gallery is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 pm. The exhibit will feature over 50 of Chiron’s paintings. An opening party is planned for Friday, June 11, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This exhibit and sale hopefully represent the first of many regular artistic exchanges between the two Toledos. Vaquero convinced Inside Angles to take this project on. We are hoping to use this cooperation as a model for other galleries and artists from both cities to create similar projects.

Inside Angles will host a meeting on Wednesday, June 16, at 2 p.m. to discuss a functional network. We are working to assemble galleries in Toledo (Ohio) interested in hosting the exchange artists, and artists interested in cooperating with galleries in Toledo (Spain.)

The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, The Association of Two Toledos, the Toledo Artists’ Club are just a! few of the groups interested in this experiment so far.

Art is a great motivator! We are very excited about this exchange. Chirón’s images are very appealing, and her talent is obvious. IA Owner, Sue Runkle, has lived her whole life here, in the Toledo area; she is interested to discover the similarities and differences with Chirón, a Toledoan from Spain.

Info at www.insideangles.com

[via the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo]

Meet the Filmmakers of the local documentary Two Toledos

2008-05-09T19:51:00.001-04:00

Originally uploaded by twotoledos

Jacob David and Joel Washing, producers of the local documentary Two Toledos, will be appearing at Walt Churchill's Market (3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee, OH 43537) though May 24. You'll have a chance to meet with the pair and purchase the documentary DVD.

The Schedule:

Saturday, May 10 - 4pm to 7pm
Sunday, May 11 - 4pm to 7pm
Wednesday, May 14 - 5pm to 8pm
Wednesday, May 21 - 5pm to 8pm
Saturday, May 24 - 4pm to 7pm

The Documentary:

In an exploration of cultural exchange through art, American documentary filmmakers Jacob David and Joel Washing focus on two distinctly different cities with the same name.

Visually rich cinematography of the Toledo, Ohio skyline and the ancient architecture of Toledo, Spain illuminate the physical differences of the cities, while in-depth interviews with artists show the deep similarities between the cultures through the universal need to create.

The Background:

Two Toledos, the debut film of documentary filmmakers Jacob David and Joel Washing, grew out of a visit to the Iberian Peninsula in 2001, where they studied the Spanish language. David and Washing are co-owners of Above the Shop Studios, in Toledo, Ohio.

www.TwoToledos.com
www.AbovetheShopStudios.com

'Tis the Secor

2007-11-17T20:16:00.001-05:00

'Tis the Secor
Originally uploaded by twotoledos

If you still don't have your copy of Two Toledos come out to the Secor Studios and get one.

The Secor Studios is throwing a huge party to open our winter exhibition and Two Toledos DVDs will be available for purchase. So, come by on Saturday the 1st and get your copy.

The details:

'Tis the Secor

Saturday, December 1st From 5 - 11 p.m.

Over 300 works of art from the Secor Studios and the Toledo area.

3 floors. 2 Galleries. And, open studios!

Live music and Theatrical readings will be held throughout the evening.

Refreshments provided by Diva Restaurant.

This event is free and open to the public.

Exhibition continues at the Secor Studios from:

December 3rd - 22nd
Tuesday - Saturday
12 - 6 p.m.

First Floor Gallery
425 Jefferson Ave.
Toledo, OH 43604

Two Toledos Airs Again 10/11 @8pm & 10/14 @10am

2007-10-11T17:37:00.001-04:00

Two Toledos DVD
Originally uploaded by twotoledos

Dear Friends of Two Toledos,

We wanted to take this opportunity to let you all know that Two Toledos will be airing again on PBS WGTE TV-30 tonight October 11, at 8pm and again on Sunday October 14, at 10am. This is another chance to see the documentary for all of you who may have missed it last time.

We want to thank you for your continued support for our project and to remind you that the DVD is available for purchase at www.TwoToledos.com

Sincerely,

Jacob David
Joel Washing

New Stores Added, Get Your DVD Here:

2007-03-02T23:59:00.000-05:00

Border Books - Westfield Shopping Towne
5001 Monroe St.
Toledo, Ohio 43623
419-419-474-3704

Culture Clash Records
4020 Secor Rd.
Toledo, OH 43623
419-536-LOVE

Two Toledos DVDs Now Available in Area Stores

2007-01-31T20:20:00.001-05:00

Two Toledos
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

You can now find a copy of the Two Toledos DVD in a few local Toledo, Ohio stores. More stores will be added in the next few weeks.

We encourage you to buy local!

Infinite Art Tattoo
3930 Secor Rd.
Toledo, OH 43623
419-292-1990

Manhattan Grounds
5236 Monroe St
Toledo, OH 43623
419-841-4014

The Museum Store
Toledo Museum of Art
2445 Monroe Street at Scottwood Avenue
Toledo, OH 43620
419-254-5766

The Original Sub Shop and Deli
402 Broadway
Toledo, OH 43604
419-243-4857

Two Toledos DVD Press Release

2007-01-16T19:45:00.000-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

January 17, 2007

Jacob David, Producer
402 Broadway
Toledo, Ohio 43604

Phone: 419-754-0305

www.twotoledos.com
movie@twotoledos.com

Above the Shop Studios releases DVD of Two Toledos

Above the Shop Studios today announces the DVD release of the film Two Toledos. On sale now through the website twotoledos.com and at select stores including The Original Sub Shop & Deli at 402 Broadway.

In an exploration of cultural exchange through art, documentary filmmakers Jacob David and Joel Washing focus on two distinctly different cities with the same name.

Visually rich cinematography of the Toledo, Ohio skyline and the ancient architecture of Toledo, Spain illuminate the physical differences of the cities, while in-depth interviews with artists show the deep similarities between the cultures through the universal human need to create.

Two Toledos, the debut film of documentary filmmakers Jacob David and Joel Washing, grew out of a visit to the Iberian Peninsula in 2001, where they studied the Spanish language. David and Washing are co-owners of Above the Shop Studios, in Toledo, Ohio. They have made films together since the mid 1990’s.

The DVD features the full documentary as seen on PBS WGTE TV30, the trailer, and a large slideshow of photos from the production in Toledo, Spain and Toledo, Ohio.

For additional information, Contact:
Jacob David, Producer
402 Broadway
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone: 419-754-0305

www.twotoledos.com
movie@twotoledos.com

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Two Toledos Airs on WGTE January 11th.

2007-01-10T18:23:00.000-05:00

Oops that's tomorrow. If you're at home or you have a tivo machine check out Two Toledos on WGTE. The documentary is airing on WGTE TV30 at 8pm on Thursday, January 11th. That is channel 30 over the air waves or channel 9 on Buckeye Cable.

When you're finished watching the movie surf on over to our brand new online store to purchase your very own DVD of the documentary.

Check it out now! Two Toledos DVD at the Above the Shop Studios Store

Two Toledos DVD Now Availble Online

2007-01-10T17:36:00.001-05:00

Above the Shop Studios Store
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

The Two Toledos DVDs have come in from the manufacturer!

We've set up an online store to make buying your copy of the DVD easy and convenient. You can make a purchase using your credit card or paypal account and we'll ship it right out to you. It just doesn't get any easier than that!

Take a look now. Two Toledos DVD at the Above the Shop Studios Store

If you are interested in buying for your institution (college or library) send us an email for institutional rates at movie [at] twotoledos.com.

Two Toledos DVD

2006-12-23T01:19:00.001-05:00

Two Toledos DVD
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Get your own copy of the DVD.
DVDs for Two Toledos can now
be purchased through this
website. The DVD will begin
shipping in December 2006.

DVD includes:
- Two Toledos documentary
- Photo Slideshow
- 7 minute trailer

Online orders will be accepted soon!

But for now to get more information on ordering
please call or email:

419-754-0305
movie [at] twotoledos.com

The broadcast was a little fouled up at WGTE...

2006-11-17T20:36:00.000-05:00

I know it is already late today, but...

We want to apologize to everyone who watched the film last night. WGTE had some technical difficulties and the sound went off sync midway through the film.

To remedy this WGTE has agreed to re-air the movie tonight (Nov. 17) at 10pm. So if you would like to see the entire film again with the mouths and words matching up, tune in tonight on WGTE TV 30 at 10pm.

The movie will also show again on Sunday morning at 10am.

Thank you and thanks to everyone for the encouraging words of support we received today.

Two Toledo Premieres on WGTE TV Tomorrow

2006-11-15T16:01:00.000-05:00

We sincerely hope that you enjoy the film. Its shows at 8 pm on WGTE TV30.

Thanks,

Jacob
Joel

PS- We'll let you know as soon as the DVDs come in. In the mean time visit TwoToledo.com to purchase your copy!

Blade article about Two Toledos...

2006-11-15T15:55:00.000-05:00

The Blade had an article about Two Toledos today.

Two Toledos Television Premiere on Nov. 16

2006-11-08T21:53:00.000-05:00

After three years of work we can finally give you the opportunity to view Two Toledos. We are very happy to announce that our broadcast partner, WGTE, will air the recently completed documentary on November 16th at 8:00 pm. If you’re busy on Thursday night Two Toledos will re-air on Sunday November 19th at 10:00 am.

Stayed tuned here for an upcoming announcement about the Two Toledos DVD release party coming in early December.

New Trailer

2006-07-09T02:32:00.000-04:00

We have a new trailer up on twotoledos.com. Click here to view it.

and click below to pre-order your copy of the DVD.

Good News for Toledo

2006-06-07T23:45:00.000-04:00

Click the image to download the e-invitation.

Friends:

Here's a chance to celebrate something wonderful happening in Toledo:
We're celebrating the anniversary of the very first sister city relationship, The Association of Two Toledos, and the creation of documentary film by Jacob David and Joel Washing, two local filmmakers.

Jacob and Joel have been honored in Spain, and now we're throwing a party to honor them here at home and to help raise funds for the completion of their documentary in time for a September premiere. All the details are in the attached invitation.

If you can't come, please consider sending a check, made out to The
Association of Two Toledos, to

The Association of Two Toledos
Christiane Heyman-Murray, Treasurer
3814 Driftwood Road
Toledo, Ohio 43614

Paula
Joel
Jacob

Photos of 75 anniversary visit to Toledo, Spain

2006-06-07T23:17:00.000-04:00

We've returned once again from a successful trip to Toledo, Spain. In the next few days we'll fill you in on the details of the film premiere and other activities. Until then, follow the link for photos of our visit.

Two Toledos Photos May 2006

Estreno de Dos Toledos el dia 30 Mayo

2006-05-20T23:55:00.000-04:00

Como una parte de las celebraciónes para el aniversario del hermanamiento entre Toledo, Ohio y Toledo, España Dos Toledos va al estreno en Toledo, España el 30 de mayo de 2006. La película comenzará a las 20h00 en el Teatro Rojas. Por favor afíliese a nosotros para el estreno del primer documental que ha sido hecho sobre el primer hermanamiento en el mundo.

Two Toledos premieres in Spain May 30th

2006-05-20T23:50:00.000-04:00

As a part of the anniversary celebrations for the sister cities relationship between Toledo, Ohio and Toledo, Spain Two Toledos will premiere in Toledo, Spain on 30 May, 2006. The movie will begin at 8 p.m. at the Teatro Rojas. Please join us for the premiere of the first documentary that has been made about the first two sister cities in the world.

King Wamba Carnival Parade June 3rd at 10am

2006-05-20T23:40:00.000-04:00

www.kingwamba.com

Grant writing and NHL playoffs, winning combo

2006-04-26T03:38:00.000-04:00

Grant writing and NHL playoffs, winning combo
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Project Update

2006-04-14T23:30:00.000-04:00

We've moved into the editing phase of the documentary. This will take some time. We'll probably barricade ourselves in the studio until editing is finished. We are very happy and excited to begin editing, because it is probably the most satisfying stage of the entire process.

Two Toledos will be premiered in Toledo, Ohio at the end of September 2006. We are very happy that this will coincide nicely with the 75th Anniversary celebration of our sister city relationship with Toledo, Spain. Check our blog regularly for updates on the premiere and release of the DVD.

Two Toledos DVD for Pre-sale

2006-04-14T23:25:00.000-04:00

infoshop-thumb
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

DVDs for Two Toledos can now be reserved at the Two Toledos infoSHOP. The DVD will not be distributed until September 2006, however, you can help Two Toledos recoup expenses incurred while making the film. Please consider purchasing a DVD at the Sponsor level.

If you'd like to pre-order the Two Toledos DVD click here.

Toledo.com - Local Flavor

2006-04-01T01:18:00.000-05:00

Toledo.com - Local Flavor
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Click here to read about us at Toledo.com

"City's ambassador bridges 2 cultures"

2006-03-16T00:25:00.000-05:00

"City's ambassador bridges 2 cultures"
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

An article about Lee Murray, the President of the Association of Two Toledos, from the Toledo Blade, March 13, 2006.

Los Premios de la Real Fundacion de Toledo

2006-03-13T17:10:00.000-05:00

Last Thursday, March 7th, 2006, we, Jacob and Joel, attended an awards ceremony held by the Royal Foundation of Toledo, Spain. Our sister cities relationship was one among six others who received the Foundation's award. According to the Real Fundacion's website, "The sister city relationship between Toledo, Ohio and Toledo, Spain [is being recognized,] in its 75th year, for having offered an innovative way of international understanding, [and for] promoting coexistence and understanding between nations through the personal relationships of its citizens."

We will post more on this topic within the next couple of days. For now you can enjoy the following photos that we took while attending the award ceremony.

The King of Spain and Award Ceremony Speakers

2006-03-13T17:09:00.000-05:00

The King of Spain and speakers
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Royal Foundation of Toledo Awards/Los Premios de Real Fundacion de Toledo
Toledo, Spain/España
March/Marzo 2006

Su Majestad El Rey Juan Carlos

2006-03-13T17:07:00.000-05:00

Su Majestad El Rey Juan Carlos
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

His Majesty the King Juan Carlos of Spain

Receiving the Awards

2006-03-13T17:04:00.000-05:00

Receiving the Awards
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Here receiving the awards from the King Juan Carlos are (from left to right): Mayor Jose Manuel Molina, Maria del S. Díaz Verdúguez (President of La Asociacion para las Relaciones Interciudades "Alfonso X El Sabio" de Toledo), Hans Ersepke (President of Toledo Sister Cities International), and Lee Murray (President of the Association of Two Toledos).
Royal Foundation of Toledo Awards/Los Premios de Real Fundacion de Toledo
Toledo, Spain/España
March/Marzo 2006

Exiting the Stage

2006-03-13T17:00:00.001-05:00

Exiting the Stage
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Royal Foundation of Toledo Awards/Los Premios de Real Fundacion de Toledo
Toledo, Spain/España
March/Marzo 2006

Plaza Mayor and the Royal Motorcade

2006-03-13T16:59:00.000-05:00

Plaza Mayor and the Royal Motorcade
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Royal Foundation of Toledo Awards/Los Premios de Real Fundacion de Toledo
Toledo, Spain/España
March/Marzo 2006

The Reception following the Awards

2006-03-13T16:55:00.000-05:00

The following photos were taken at the reception that followed the awards ceremony given by the Real Fundacion de Toledo on March 7, 2006 in Toledo, Spain. The photos are pretty self-explanatory.

Ayuntamiento lit for night

2006-03-13T16:39:00.000-05:00

Ayuntamiento lit for night
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Hans Ersepke and Lee Murray

2006-03-13T16:38:00.001-05:00

Hans Ersepke and Lee Murray
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Group with Awards

2006-03-13T16:38:00.000-05:00

Group with Awards
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Hans Ersepke, Lee Murray, Jose Manuel Molina, and Maria del S. Díaz Verdúguez
Reception for the
Royal Foundation of Toledo Awards/Los Premios de Real Fundacion de Toledo
Toledo, Spain/España
March/Marzo 2006

Alcalde Jose Manuel Molina

2006-03-13T16:37:00.000-05:00

Alcalde Jose Manuel Molina
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

75th Anniversary Planning Meeting

2006-03-13T16:31:00.000-05:00

While visiting Toledo, Spain, for the awards ceremony given by the Real Fundacion de Toledo, we were asked to sit in on a planning meeting for the upcoming 75th Anniversary celebrations. Luckily, the awards ceremony brought people from both Toledos together in one city for a few days. Therefore, we were all able to get together face to face and finalize some details for the upcoming celebrations in both Toledos.

75th Anniversary Planning Meeting

2006-03-13T16:30:00.000-05:00

75th Anniversay Planning Meeting
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Toledo, Spain/España
March/Marzo 2006

75th Anniversary Planning Meeting

2006-03-13T16:29:00.000-05:00

75th Anniversay Planning Meeting
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Russell Brown and Hans Ersepke
Toledo, Spain/España
March/Marzo 2006

75th Anniversary Planning Meeting

2006-03-13T16:26:00.000-05:00

75th Anniversay Planning Meeting
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Fernando Cirujano and Russell Brown
Toledo, Spain/España
March/Marzo 2006

Translating with Raquel in Madrid

2006-03-07T06:53:00.000-05:00

Translating with Raquel in Madrid
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Although, we came to Spain to attend the awards ceremony for the Royal Foundation of Toledo (Real Fundacion de Toledo) we decided that we could work for a fews days as well. Our good friend, Raquel, agreed to help us with some translations of our video clips.

Raquel lives in Madrid, Spain and she has a degree in Philology.

Translating with Raquel in Madrid

2006-03-07T06:48:00.000-05:00

Translating with Raquel in Madrid
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Translating with Raquel in Madrid

2006-03-07T06:38:00.000-05:00

Translating with Raquel in Madrid
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

The Queen Sancha Masquerade Ball

2006-02-26T01:10:00.000-05:00

The Queen Sancha Ball
Originally uploaded by Joel Washing.

The Mystic Order of the Odelots presents...
The Queen Sancha Masquerade Ball

Tuesday, February 28th
7pm to 12am

The Historic Mansion View Inn

Tickets at Downtown Latte or call: 419-380-9700

This event will benefit the King Wamba Parade

Please click on the image for more information.

"Love Your City" St. Valentine's Day Event at Pub St. George

2006-02-13T01:15:00.000-05:00

We have been asked to show our trailer and give a presentation about Two Toledos this Tuesday at Pub St. George. As part of the "Love Your City" St. Valentine's Day celebration we would like to invite you to come and view our trailer and share some drinks with us. There will also be presentations by others falling under the theme of "Love Your City."

If you are interested in celebrating love and celebrating Toledo please join us on Tuesday evening at Pub St. George.

Location:
Pub St. George (upstairs from Manos Greek Restaurant)
1701 Adams St
Toledo, OH 43624-1486

Time:
9:00 PM (Two Toledos presentation to begin around 10:30 PM)

Highlights:
Two Toledos Movie Trailer
Meet the Producers Jacob David and Joel Washing
$4.00 special on Martinis

Sponsor Two Toledos

2006-01-30T14:38:00.000-05:00

Sponsor Two Toledos
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Hello all.

This call out to all Toledoans and all of our supporters. As production continues and we move into editing we still must continue to raise funds to fulfill our budget.

If you haven't already please consider becoming a part of this exciting documentary. You monetary support will ensure the success of the Two Toledos Documentary.

We're counting on you and all of Toledo to help us tell the world about our sister city relationship with Toledo, Spain.

To sponsor Two Toledos click here to go to our sponsors page.

To read more about Two Toledos click here.

Full swing production #3

2006-01-30T14:21:00.000-05:00

Production contiunes. We'll be moving into editing very soon.

Ann Tubbs in Studio

2006-01-30T14:18:00.000-05:00

Ann Tubbs in Studio
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Ann Tubbs

2006-01-30T14:17:00.000-05:00

Ann Tubbs
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Ann Tubb's Studio

2006-01-30T14:16:00.000-05:00

Ann Tubb's Studio
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Shawn Messenger Interview

2006-01-30T14:14:00.000-05:00

Shawn Messenger Interview
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Jack Schmidt and Shawn Messenger

2006-01-30T14:13:00.000-05:00

Jack Schmidt and Shawn Messenger
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Full swing production #2

2006-01-19T18:30:00.000-05:00

This month we have been wrapping up production on the Two Toledos documentary. Following this post you'll find pictures of what we've been up to this week.

Beginning next month we will be secluding ourselves in the studio for post-production. This means editing, editing and more editing.

Please stay tuned for more announcements coming up shortly. This year will continue to be eventful for our documentary and we would like to keep you updated.

Leslie Adams

2006-01-19T18:26:00.000-05:00

Leslie Adams
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Leslie Adams' Athena Portrait

2006-01-19T18:22:00.000-05:00

Leslie Adams' Athena Portrait
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Leslie Adams' Studio

2006-01-19T18:21:00.001-05:00

Leslie Adams' Studio
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Jemma Hostetler

2006-01-19T14:29:00.000-05:00

Jemma Hostetler
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Jemma Hostetler and Jacob in Studio

2006-01-19T14:26:00.000-05:00

Jemma Hostetler and Jacob in Studio
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Bob Garcia Interview

2006-01-19T14:25:00.002-05:00

Bob Garcia Interview
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Bob Garcia's Studio

2006-01-19T14:25:00.001-05:00

Bob Garcia's Studio
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Bob Garcia in Studio

2006-01-19T14:23:00.000-05:00

Bob Garcia in Studio
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Russ Brown Interview

2006-01-19T14:18:00.000-05:00

Russ Brown Interview
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Russ Brown's father was one of the original delegates who traveled to Toledo, Spain in 1934. Russ was able to provide us with some interesting personal details relating to the long history of the two Toledos.

Karen Brown Interview

2006-01-19T14:14:00.000-05:00

Karen Brown Interview
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Karen has been traveling to Toledo, Spain for many years. She shared with us her vast knowledge of the relationship between Toledo, Ohio and Toledo, Spain.

Full swing production

2006-01-13T21:58:00.000-05:00

This month we have been wrapping up production on the Two Toledos documentary. Following this post you'll find pictures of what we've been up to lately.

Beginning next month we will be secluding ourselves in the studio for post-production. This means editing, editing and more editing.

Please stay tuned for more announcements coming up shortly. This year will continue to be eventful for our documentary and we would like to keep you updated.

Shooting with Jack Schmidt

2006-01-13T21:56:00.000-05:00

Shooting with Jack Schmidt
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Dustin Hostetler in Studio

2006-01-13T21:55:00.001-05:00

Dustin Hostetler in Studio
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Dustin Hostetler

2006-01-13T21:55:00.000-05:00

Dustin Hostetler
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Jack Schmidt in Studio

2006-01-13T21:54:00.001-05:00

Jack Schmidt in Studio
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Shawn Messenger in Studio

2006-01-13T21:54:00.000-05:00

Shawn Messenger in Studio
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Shooting with Shawn Messenger

2006-01-13T21:53:00.005-05:00

Shooting with Shawn Messenger
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Shooting with Alex Debeuklaer

2006-01-13T21:53:00.004-05:00

Shooting with Alex Debeuklaer
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Alex Debeuklaer painting nude figure

2006-01-13T21:53:00.003-05:00

Alex Debeuklaer painting nude figure
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Richard Reed's Studio

2006-01-13T21:53:00.002-05:00

Richard Reed's Studio
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Richard Reed and Simon

2006-01-13T21:53:00.001-05:00

Richard Reed and Simon
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Jacob David and Tim Ide

2006-01-13T21:53:00.000-05:00

Jacob David and Tim Ide
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Tim Ide is one of the newest additions to our filmmaking team. Tim is our new boom operator. Welcome Tim.

Resolution of Toledo City Council

2005-11-15T23:09:00.000-05:00

Resolution of Toledo City Council
Originally uploaded by twotoledos.

Our production was recognized today by Toledo (Ohio) City Council. I would like to thank John Henry Fullen and Louis Escobar for sponsoring the resolution. We were very honored to appear before the Council and we appreciate the support of our fine city.

It must be said that our documentary is going well and we have a tremendous amount of support behind us. Having said that we are continuing to raise funds in order to fulfill our budget and keep the documentary on track. We would appreciate any monetary support that you may be able to give us.

Also, this month we will be continuing with our shooting schedule. We should be rapping up production within the next month or so.

Thank you for your continued support of our project and feel free to contact us with any suggestions or questions.

Jacob David
Joel Washing

Two Toledos Update

2005-11-08T01:15:00.000-05:00

Two Toledos Update

Two Toledos is a film that we are creating to commemorate the rich history of the sister cities Toledo, Ohio and Toledo, Spain. We had the good fortune to be able to spend the entire summer in Spain filming the first half of the documentary and making many new friends. In June, the Toledo Diocesan Choir performed in Toledo, Spain to celebrate the upcoming 75th anniversary of the sister cities relationship. Their standing room only performance at the Santo Tomé church in Toledo provided us with the opportunity to capture the most recent cultural exchange between our cities. Exchanges such as these are what have forged the bonds between our two cities and have helped to create the sister cities model that has been implemented across the globe.

Now, we turn our attention back to Toledo, Ohio where we are currently filming the second half of the production. Over the next several months we will finish the shooting and editing of the film in preparation for the May 2006 75th anniversary festivities and film premiere. Also, during this period we continue to raise funds to insure the success of the film. We would like to thank our sponsors Marcos Pizza, The Association of Two Toledos, AAA of Northwest Ohio, Vertigo Productions, Lee Murray, Phoebe Ballard, and our broadcast partner WGTE TV30. If you would like to learn more about the documentary and about how you can get involved, please visit www.twotoledos.com or www.dostoledos.com para ver la página en español.

Thank You,
Jacob David and Joel Washing, Two Toledos Producers

Sponsor Two Toledos

2005-10-04T15:01:00.000-04:00

Sponsor Two Toledos
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Concert Poster in Toledo, Spain

2005-09-29T14:46:00.000-04:00

Concert Poster in Toledo, Spain
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This photo is a shot of the post advertising the concert given by Toledo (Ohio) Diocesan Choir in Toledo, Spain

Aqui Magazine Article

2005-09-27T18:37:00.000-04:00

Aqui Magazine Article
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Here's an article about the Almez. They are from Toledo, Spain and will be included in the documentary. They were kind enough to mention us in the magazine interview they did with Aqui Magazine.

The article is in spanish. Sorry there is no translation at this time.

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Toledo Business Advantage Article June 2005

2005-09-26T20:04:00.000-04:00

Business Advantage Article
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Here is an article from the Toledo's Business Advantage. The article was printed in June 2005. The gives an overview of our documentary as well as mentioning that we are fundraising. I'd like to stress fundraising again. Production of Two Toledos will rap up in a few months time. We expect to edit during the winter months and premiere the film in May 2006. In order to insure the success of the documentary we are continuing to raise money to fulfill our budget. To become a sponsor please contact our production office at 419-297-3822.

La Prensa Article 09-14-05 pg1

2005-09-22T04:32:00.000-04:00

La Prensa Article 09-14-05 pg1
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La Prensa Article 09-14-05 pg2

2005-09-22T04:31:00.001-04:00

La Prensa Article 09-14-05 pg2
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La Prensa Article 09-14-05 pg3

2005-09-22T04:31:00.000-04:00

La Prensa Article 09-14-05 pg3
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Some photos of the interior of Rosary Cathedral

2005-09-22T02:17:00.000-04:00

As we settle back in to production we'll be posting more production photos from time to time. We are back in Toledo, Ohio and the rest of our production will be conducted here in Ohio.

The following photos were taken inside Our Lady Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral, Toledo, Ohio.

Rosary Cathedral Aspe

2005-09-22T02:16:00.001-04:00

Rosary Cathedral Aspe
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Rosary Cathedral Aspe

Rosary Cathedral Aspe Detail

2005-09-22T02:16:00.000-04:00

Rosary Cathedral Aspe Detail
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Rosary Cathedral Aspe Detail

Rosary Cathedral Tabernacle

2005-09-22T02:15:00.000-04:00

Rosary Cathedral Tabernacle
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Rosary Cathedral Tabernacle

Rosary Cathedral Toledo Shield

2005-09-22T02:14:00.001-04:00

Rosary Cathedral Toledo Shield
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The Rosary Cathedral has sheilds adorning the walls of the sancturary signifying cities through out the world where a Marian shrine can be found.

Rosary Cathedral - Stone

2005-09-22T02:14:00.000-04:00

Rosary Cathedral - Stone
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A stone that was cut from the cathedral in Toledo, Spain and then given to Rosary Cathedral. The engraving says, "From the old Cathedral of Toledo (Spain) 13th century to the new Cathedral of Toledo (Ohio) 20th century."

A few of the artists that we have worked with...

2005-09-22T02:11:00.000-04:00

The following four photos are of just a few of the artists that we worked with this summer in Toledo, Spain.

Painter Roberto Campos

2005-09-22T02:10:00.000-04:00

Painter Roberto Campos
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Painter Roberto Campos

Almez in Parrillas, Spain

2005-09-22T02:00:00.001-04:00

Almez in Parrillas, Spain
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A Performance by the Spanish folk group Almez.

Cruz Marcos

2005-09-22T02:00:00.000-04:00

Cruz Marcos
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Second from the left is Sculptor Cruz Marcos.

Ignacio Llamas

2005-09-22T01:53:00.000-04:00

Ignacio Llamas
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Installation Artist Ignacio Llamas

Luis Acosta and US

2005-09-22T01:51:00.000-04:00

Luis Acosta and US
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Painter Luis Acosta

ABC article - Almez en Parrillas

2005-09-05T23:14:00.000-04:00

ABC article - Almez en Parrillas
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For those of you who speak spanish here is an article about us and the band Almez who are from Toledo, Spain.

Bull fight at Las Ventas in Madrid

2005-08-16T09:01:00.000-04:00

Bull fight at Las Ventas in Madrid
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We went to our first Bull Fight or Corrida at Las Ventas bull ring in Madrid. The bull fight is steeped in tradition going back more than 800 years.

Jacob shooting Samuel Halevi Statue

2005-08-16T09:00:00.000-04:00

Jacob shooting Samuel Halevi Statue
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Here Jacob is shooting a statue dedicated to Samuel Halevi who was the founder and funder of the Transito Synagogue in Toledo, Spain. Before the expulsion of the Jews in 1492 there were not less than twelve synagogues in Toledo.

Joel recording sound

2005-08-16T08:54:00.000-04:00

Joel recording sound
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Here is Joel recording the sound of the river Tajo as it passes below San Martin bridge.