The Magic of Mazza

The Magic of Mazza explores the origins and wonders of the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum – home to the largest and most diverse collection of original picture book art in the world. Renowned authors and artists detail their passion and admiration for the Mazza galleries that not only showcase their works, but entertain, educate and inspire children and adults alike about the magic and importance of children’s books and illustrations.

  • Meghan Murray
    Producer
    "Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics", "One Small Step, One Small Town- Neil Armstrong"
  • Kaitlyn Kuch Finkler
    Producer
    "Trailblazing Women in Ohio Politics", "Flight Path: The World of Migratory Birds"
  • Zachary Mills
    Producer
    "One Small Step, One Small Town- Neil Armstrong"
  • Meghan Murray
    Editor
  • Kaitlyn Kuch Finkler
    Editor
  • Joe Goodman
    Executive Producer
  • Zachary Mills
    Cinematographer
  • Brandon Walters
    Cinematographer
  • Kaitlyn Kuch Finkler
    Cinematographer
  • Meghan Murray
    Cinematographer
  • Don Tate
    Key Cast
    "Author/Illustrator"
    “Carter Reads the Newspaper,” “No Small Potatoes,” “Par-Tay!”
  • Rosemary Wells
    Key Cast
    "Author/Illustrator"
    “Max & Ruby” series
  • Marc Brown
    Key Cast
    "Author/Illustrator"
    “Arthur” series
  • Patricia Polacco
    Key Cast
    "Author/Illustrator"
    “The Keeping Quilt”
  • Matthew Reinhart
    Key Cast
    "Author/Illustrator/Paper Engineer"
    “Harry Potter A Pop-Up Guide to Hogwarts,” “Pixar A Pop-Up Celebration,” “Disney Princess A Magical Pop-Up World”
  • Tom Lichtenheld
    Key Cast
    "Author/Illustrator"
    “Good Night, Good Night Construction Site,” “Duck! Rabbit!”
  • Wendell Minor
    Key Cast
    "Author/Illustrator"
    “Galapagos George,” “The Eagles Are Back,” “If You Spent a Day with Thoreau at Walden Pond”
  • Jim Arnosky
    Key Cast
    "Author/Illustrator"
    “Otters Under Water,” “Raccoon on His Own,” “Thunder Birds”
  • Jerry Pinkney
    Key Cast
    "Author/Illustrator"
    “A Home in the Barn,” “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” “The Christmas Boot”
  • Steven Kellogg
    Key Cast
    "Author/Illustrator"
    “The Island of the Skog,” “Pinkerton Behave!” “Can I Keep Him?”
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Television
  • Genres:
    documentary, art, literature, cultural
  • Runtime:
    56 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 11, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • University of Findlay's Mazza Museum- 25th Annual Weekend Conference
    Findlay, Ohio
    United States
    November 11, 2022
    Premiere Screening
  • National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences- Central Great Lakes Chapter
    Cleveland, Ohio
    United States
    April 28, 2023
    Emmy Nomination- Editor: Long Form Content – Meghan Murray, Kaitlyn Kuch Finkler
  • National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences- Central Great Lakes Chapter
    Cleveland, Ohio
    United States
    April 28, 2023
    Emmy Nomination- Photographer (Videographer)- Long Form Content – Producers Zach Mills, Kaitlyn Kuch Finkler, Brandon Walters, Meghan Murray
Director