This film showcases the finished products of a number of contemporary designers, objects that directly reflect the ratio of style to practicality unique to their creators. From Marc Sandler’s performance-driven protective suits of motorcyclists to Jean-Paul Goude’s Orangina bottle to Nestor Perkal’s symbolic mirrors, these objects define cutting edge in the field. Extended interviews with the designers are mixed with examples of their work, including televisions by Philippe Stark, tools by Jean Claude Neyton, objects for the table by Sylvain Dubuisson, and street furniture by Martin Szekely. 52 Minutes.

For sheer functionality, what piece of furniture is more essential than the chair? In this program, six leading contemporary designers discuss their technical and aesthetic approaches to making places for people to sit down. In keeping with the innovative spirit of design, the program blends stylishly filmed interviews with many examples, such as Alberto Meda's aluminum injection technology chairs; Ross Lovegrove's ergonomic chairs based on composite plastics; Charlotte Perriand's work with tubing and cushions; Ron Arad's sculpted steel furniture, notably "the well-tempered chair;" Antonio Citterio's functional, ecologically minded business furniture; and Gaetano Pesce's diversified series. 52 minutes. Program supported, in part, by Carla and Dibble Manning.

Craft in America explores the vitality, history and significance of the craft movement in the United States and its impact on our nation’s rich cultural heritage. Capturing the beauty, creativity and originality of the craftsmanship, the film highlights artists in a way that goes beyond the mediums in which they work to explore the inter-relationship of what they do, how they do it and why they have chosen a life of creating art. Craft in America is an exploration in the hearts and minds of artisans devoted to a diverse array of mediums - from furniture making and basket weaving to pottery and metalsmithing - each episode reveals that craft has earned a place within the realm of fine art. 56 Minutes.

This film chronicles the Studio Glass Movement from its inception in the early 1960s. In historic footage and interviews, Harvey Littleton and Dominick Labino discuss the movement's rise and the innovations they pioneered that transformed glassblowing into a celebrated art form. The distinctive styles of three contemporary artists: Labino's sole protégée Baker O'Brien, Shawn Messenger and Mark Matthews are also profiled. 51 minutes. Program supported, in part, by Brenda and Rick Wheeler.