Alex Scott: Stand for Hope

Documentary Short

Director: Larry Mendte

RT: 24:00mins

Friday September 28 2:00PM

Synopsis:  

Thousands of Children may live cancer free one day because Alex Scott lived. A little girl with a dream and a lemonade stand can do amazing things
    

Filmmaker Bio:  

For 25 years Larry Mendte has been working in broadcasting in San Diego, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and currently in his hometown in Philadelphia. In San Diego he wrote and directed comedy reports that aired nationally on "Hard Copy" and earned him a dozen local Emmys.

In Chicago Mendte wrote and produced long form investigative reports that resulted in two new state laws and earned him the title "Best Reporter in Illinois" from the Associated Press.

In Philadelphia, after winning 30 Emmys for a variety of stories and programs, Mendte wrote and directed two short documentaries on two Philadelphia heroes. "Benjamin Franklin: Stealing Lightning From The Sky," earned Mendte the title of "Best Pennsylvania Film Maker" at the West Chester Film Festival. "Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope" won "Best Documentary" at the festival.

Larry Mendte is the main anchor at KYW, the CBS owned station in Philadelphia.