Imagine That !
Homeward Bound
Imagine That !
filmmaking process and did it at a far more reasonable cost . From pre-production to post-production , the team at MovieMaker offered expert guidance and support every step of the way . “ We wanted to help moviemakers of all budget levels bring their creative visions to life without being bogged down by the intimidating costs ,” said Rhys . Beyond the technical , logistical , and financial aspects of filmmaking , MovieMaker Production Services also offered invaluable mentorship and networking opportunities for independent producers . By increasing their efficiency and connecting them with industry professionals , festivals , and distribution platforms , they increased their chances of industry success .
After deciding they needed a slower-paced lifestyle , Tim and Jessica relocated to Portland , Oregon in 2014 . Tim maintained ownership of MovieMaker
until 2019 , then chose to sell it in order to shift his focus towards other cinematic projects . The magazine is still thriving to this day under its new management . After the move , Tim continued to produce and began serving on the board of Portland ’ s historic nonprofit Hollywood Theatre , a distinguished screening venue for high-profile independent films . Jessica applied her years of experience in early childhood education towards opening the Fiddleheads Urban Forest Preschool in Portland . The school still stands today , and Jessica carried on its name and legacy in a new context when she and Tim made the decision to move back to her native Vermont in 2021 . She opened the Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School in the same year , which stands adjacent to the Wheelwrite Imaginarium in the heart of Manchester ( For more on Fiddleheads Farm and Forest School , see page 60 ).
Homeward Bound
According to Rhys , the inspiration to move to the Green Mountain State first began to percolate when he and Jessica temporarily moved to their summer house in Maine with their two boys ( Torin and Roan , now 12 and 9 ) in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic . “ We found ourselves drawn back to the East coast for a number of reasons — especially Jess ’ s parents , who were having some health issues ,” says Rhys . Although Tim and Jessica were enjoying their time in Maine , they had always planned to move back to Oregon . Fate had other plans for the family when a couple from San Francisco offered to purchase their home in Portland . All signs then pointed to Vermont , where they were traveling regularly to be with Jess ’ s parents . Tim and Jessica made the difficult decision to part ways with their beloved
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