401676 CONTACT: Mark Epstein (202) 638-5639 Otto Stoll (213) 478-5890 OSCAR-WINNING FILM PRODUCERS SIGN EAST COAST PRODUCTION AGREEMENT Washington ~~ Hartleben/Stoll Productions of Los Angeles and Moses, Epstein and Wiseman, Inc. of Washington, D.C. today signed an agreement to jointly market a nationwide package of communications and media production services. Dale Hartleben, who earlier this year won the Academy Award for Best FeatureLength Documentary for THE MAN WHO SKIED DOWN EVEREST, noted the importance of developing a presence on both Coasts. the scope of our production services, "We want to broaden This agreement with MEW, Inc. will enable us to do just that,” he said. MEW, Inc. is a consulting firm that specializes in the design and development. of tailored communications, information and community education campaigns. Its clients include government agencies, private corpcrations, human service and cultural organizations and public television stations. | Hartleben/Stoll Productions produces and distributes dramatic and documentéry films for theatrical and television release. H/S also produces sponsored films for corporate, government and non-profit clients. Along with Mr. Hartleben's Academy Award, its films have won Gold Medals at the prestigious Atlantd and Edinburgh Film Festivals. QU 30/1352 , ~= more ~~