Hart’s first job was as a cameraman on the 1969 Woodstock film. He’s shot three documentaries that won Academy Awards, made holograms for Salvador Dali on a laser printer he helped invent, and made his first music video for Alice Cooper in 1971.  He’s created many documentaries about music, culture, politics and social issues. Dana’s most recent film, “Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1” won an Oscar for Best Short Documentary in 2015.  

Dana has produced and directed dozens of programs, which have aired on PBS, HBO, ABC, TLC, VH1 and the Sundance Channel. Her award-winning documentary “Boy Interrupted” premiered in competition at Sundance in 2009 and has been seen in over 35 countries. Together Hart and Dana have produced over 50 films since Perry Films was founded in 1989.

At Southwood, they maintain organic gardens, a lumber business with a portable sawmill, livestock and beehives in addition to rental houses and their wedding venue.