Who We Are

Behind West Side Stories

This project was over 100 years in the making but was only recently undertaken to make it a reality. When we began, our goal was and still is to provide a loving tribute to a community that was unique in this country and one which holds very strong and dear memories to those whose identities and lives were shaped by it.

As we developed the project, we quickly discovered that a documentary would not be enough to capture the treasure trove of memories that existed within the Westside community and that we had to find a means to include any and all recollections from those who wanted to participate. It was then that we conceived of an idea similar to the Shoah Foundation where in addition to the documentary, we would interview anyone who wanted their memories preserved for a lifetime, and then archive them in a database that would be available for family members, friends, students or anyone to access.

STEVE FELD (Director/Producer)

Over the past thirty years, Steve Feld has worked with Discovery, Disney, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, The History Channel, ESPN, and the "Big Four" television networks, either as a writer, director or producer, and sometimes all three. That work, along with numerous other productions, has earned him seven Emmy Awards, the Cable Ace Award, the Clio Award and the prestigious Ohio State Award given annually for "Outstanding Achievement in Broadcast Communication."

As a producer, Steve has had a hand in creating or developing some of television's most honored shows including Disney's American Teacher Awards. As a director, Steve has credits on NBC’s telecast of The Special Olympics, as well as the first season of Nickelodeon's hit series, Wild and Crazy Kids. As a writer, Steve has written for Charles in Charge, Sightings, and penned the premiere episode of The New Lassie. In April 2003, Steve co-wrote and co-produced the Emmy Award nominated, 2-hour NBC special, 100 Years of Hope and Humor: A celebration of the life of Bob Hope. In 2006, Steve produced and directed Raid on the Reactor, the critically acclaimed Discovery Channel documentary. Steve is also responsible for producing the annual inductee awards for the Cable Television Hall of Fame.

In 1998, Steve founded Imagine That! Entertainment, a film and video production company specializing in commercial, marketing and corporate communications. Since that time, Imagine That! Entertainment has produced marketing and promotional videos for various government entities including the Colorado Office of Economic Development, the Denver Office of Economic Development, the US Conference of Mayors and the International Chamber of Commerce, as well as fund-raising and awareness videos for numerous non-profit organizations.

Career Highlights:

Selected by the DNC to produce "Winning the West," the film that opened the historic 2008 Democratic National Convention.

Directed "Behind the Scenes" documentary about the 2008 Democratic National Convention

Produced and directed campaign-related productions for several Colorado Democratic candidates including Governor Bill Ritter and former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb.

Created promotional/marketing materials for the State of Colorado and the City of Denver.

Worked with former Vice President Al Gore to chronicle his very successful "National Performance Review."

As a producer, Steve has had a hand in creating or developing some of television's most honored shows including Disney's "American Teacher Awards."

As a director, Steve directed the pilot for "America's Funniest People" as well as the first season of Nickelodeon's hit series, "Wild and Crazy Kids."

As a writer, Steve has written for "Charles in Charge," "Sightings" and penned the premiere episode of "The New Lassie."

In 2003, Steve co-wrote and co-produced the Emmy Award nominated, 2-hour NBC special,"100 Years of Hope and Humor: A celebration of the life of Bob Hope."

Steve Feld is also responsible for producing the annual Inductee awards for the Cable Television Hall of Fame.

RON BERNSTEIN, Executive Producer

Ron Bernstein brings a wealth of work experience, both public and private. In the public sector he has worked with civic municipalities, state and local governments. He is the former Director of Economic Development for the City of Denver, the Director of Theaters and Arenas and the Deputy Manager of General Services for Purchasing under former Mayor Wellington Webb. Prior to those position, Ron has owned and operated several business including partnerships in Abe Perlmutter Construction and the Witkin Group.

Career highlights:

· Director Office of Economic Development and International Trade City & County of Denver
· Oversaw the operations of Red Rocks, the Denver Performing Arts Complex, and McNichols Arena
· Responsible for the acquisition of a half a billion dollars of goods and services annually for the City of Denver
· Opened trade offices for the City of Denver in Shanghai and London
· Partner in two of Denver’s larger commercial and residential construction companies.