Palmer Divide Productions

01/03/2022

12/07/2021

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/staronsundance/485184609?autoplay=1

This giant 500 foot star can be seen for over 20 miles shining on a ridgeline between Denver and Colorado Springs. It was built during the depths of the Great Depression…

07/21/2021

Check out “Star on Sundance “ now playing on Vimeo.com
Also “A Compelling Curiosity “ the House of David film.
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05/06/2021

Check out our new streaming films now on Vimeo.
More to come......and you can see previews. Thanks

12/21/2020

Expires tonight: Free Coupon in previous post to view the Star On Sundance, a 26 min documentary of the backstory of the 500 ft star on the mountainside above Palmer Lake. Available for purchase to rent or own on Vimeo after tonight.

12/19/2020

Watch Star on Sundance free through Sunday using this promotional link. Many were not able watch this when shown on Rocky Mtn PBS12 Dec 16. Star on Sundance will be available for rent or purchase after Sunday. Enjoy the Star on Sundance and have a wonderful holiday.
https://vimeo.com/r/31JR/R1dhdTVkTF

This giant 500 foot star can be seen for over 20 miles shining on a ridgeline between Denver and Colorado Springs. It was built during the depths of the Great Depression…

03/09/2020

Who was this madman who sent lightning bolts up to the sky and blew the electric company's generator, plunging Colorado Springs into darkness? He was

08/04/2018

Our “Star on Sundance” film has been chosen by Rocky Mountain PBS to air sometime near the holidays.
This will be our biggest exposure to the viewing public. This affiliate covers all states surrounding Colorado.
It’s more difficult now to be accepted by PBS because there are more submissions than ever before. Now our Rocky Mountain West
will become acquainted with our magnificent star on Sundance Mountain shining through the Christmas season.

05/29/2018

While making A Compelling Curiosity: House of David, Jim Swatatzki tells his personal family story of the Yore Opera House fire and its impact on his family. The Frick Shoe Store and family business, next door, also burned to the ground.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQbXzPCdQpc&feature=youtu.be

In 1896, the Yore Opera House in Benton Harbor, MI caught fire and burned to the ground. The Frick Shoe Store next door also burned to the ground, destroying...

11/07/2017

Don't miss this showing.

At the town hall on Nov. 16: a film by local historian, Jim Sawatzki, “The Star on Sundance Mountain”. Jim will show his film and answer questions afterwards. Then please stay for refreshments and conversation!

07/26/2017

Our PBS Debut on Denver Public Tv was a great success.
We introduced or story of our giant Christmas star to Colorado, and other western states. "Star On Sundance"will grow in popularity because it's the largest illuminated star in the world.

06/10/2017

Star on Sundance will show at 7pm Wednesday June 28 on Denver PBS CH 12. Hope your can all tune in for this showing.

05/18/2017

Our "Star on Sundance" will be featured with several other Colorado producers in late June on PBS CH 12 Denver.
I'm told showing in prim time. Will update the exact date when scheduled. Thanks for your support. Jim

05/06/2017

We have closed captioned our STAR movie for Colorado public TV CH 12 PBS Denver. Will send master files to the station next week. Stay tuned. Thanks for you support.

04/18/2017

We'll be sending our digital files and complete video script to Colorado Public TV CH 12 PBS Denver very soon. Hope to air our Star on Sundance sometime this June.

04/08/2017

My business car banner on classic el Camino, my cowboy Cadillac

04/04/2017

Just starting a new production on astronaut Scott Carpenter the second American to orbit the earth and the only Coloradan from the original "right stuff 7"
Wish me luck.

03/11/2017

I'm waiting to hear from Colorado Public TV PBS CH 12
In Denver about scheduling my "Star on Sundance" for a broadcast later this year. Keep your fingers crossed. Jim