Todd Gould

Follow WTIU’s production team to California as they document Gene Stratton-Porter’s pioneering work in early Hollywood, from Catalina Island to San Juan Capistrano. This behind-the-scenes update from producer Todd Gould highlights new interviews, historic locations, and ongoing restoration efforts for Music of the Wild, premiering November 2026.

This behind-the-scenes feature highlights the creation of the musical soundtrack for the upcoming WTIU documentary "Gene Stratton-Porter: Music of the Wild", set to premiere in November 2026. Acclaimed musicians and composers come together in this film, inspired by the life and work of Hoosier author Gene Stratton-Porter, to capture the beauty, spirituality, and sounds of nature that shaped her writing.

WTIU receives a $50,000 AWCCF grant to produce Gene Stratton-Porter: Music of the Wild, a new historical documentary premiering nationally on PBS in 2026.

WTIU’s Gene Stratton-Porter: Music of the Wild premieres in 2026, sharing rare archives and celebrating the life and legacy of one of Indiana’s most influential storytellers.

IU Ballet Theater’s madeover Nutcracker will be broadcast on public television stations across the country this month. We hear about the choreographer’s vision for the new production.

A new WTIU documentary explores the life and legacy of Indiana author and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter, celebrating her enduring impact on conservation and storytelling.