Independence Hospital Short Documentary

This the full piece that aired on KCPT on April 14th!


New Life for an Old Independence Hospital from Cara Myers on Vimeo.
The Independence Regional Medical Center, built in 1909, served the Independence community for nearly 100 years until it was abandonded by HCA in 2007. After much deliberation city leaders partnered to give it a new life.



Credits:

Co-Directed by Cara Myers and Anthony Ladesich

Cinematography:

Interviews and Broll-Anthony Ladesich

Broll-Cara Myers

Gaffer-Anthony Ladesich

Grip-Brian Boye

Editor-Cara Myers

Writer-Cara Myers

Color Correction-Anthony Ladesich

Score-Michael Myers

Historical Photos-Jackson County Historical Society

Special Thanks-Brent Schondelmeyer

Shooting in a Haunted Hospital!

This is at the former Independence Regional Health Center on the 5th floor, which is still in it's former state.  I shot this today for a piece that will air on KCPT's Local Show next Thursday April 14th at 7:30 so tune in!

Workin' It.

It was an honor to shoot some wonderful interviews to honor a woman named Joan Berkley who is receiving the Vision Action award. I am lovin' my new 60d!

Here are some pictures and stills from the shoot!