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NYTimes: Brooklyn’s Jazzy Jumpers

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:25:49 +0000

I shot, edited, and produced this short documentary, in which ZeAndre Orr of Brownsville, Brooklyn, overcomes harassment to compete in the Holiday Classic Double Dutch Competition at the Apollo Theater.

In my work for NYTimes.com, I have covered local news, sports, politics and the arts.

MSNBC.com: The Great Wall by Motorcycle

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:24:58 +0000

In the Spring of 2010, I produced a travel show for MSNBC.com called Destination: Getaway. The series features fun things for travelers to do in three world-class cities: Beijing, Madrid, and New York.

In this episode, host Julia Dimon explores the iconic Great Wall of China in unforgettable fashion: by motorcycle.

Stamford Public Schools

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:23:32 +0000

In 2010, I produced a series of videos for the Stamford Public School system which presented their latest instructional practices.

In this video, award-winning 1st grade teacher Betsy DeSantis describes her approach to literacy instruction.

Big Thoughts: Reggie Watts

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:23:21 +0000

Working with producer/director Tom Mason, I shot this segment in his new series of artist profiles, “Big Thoughts at the Bell House.”

In this episode, Reggie Watts shares his truly original sound, and holds forth on death, the meaning of art, and simulated reality. Big thoughts, indeed.

To see more from this series, check out the Big Thoughts at the Bell House vimeo channel.

Echoing Green

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:21:40 +0000

I shot this video introducing the 2009 Echoing Green Fellows. The prestigious Echoing Green Fellowship provides seed money to social entrepreneurs seeking to solve complex social problems all over the world. The Fellowship helped to launch Teach for America, City Year, and many other notable nonprofits.

You can see more of my video production for companies and nonprofits here.

Objectify (Music Video)

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:14:09 +0000

I directed, produced, and shot this music video for Candice Antitra. You can hear more of her righteously raspy soul at myspace.com/CandiceAnitraMusic.

Candice has recently recorded an album with Joel Hamilton, a producer who has worked with Elvis Costello, Nina Simone, and Talib Kweli. Stay tuned!

MSNBC.com: Beijing’s Acrobats

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:44:14 +0000

In this episode, host Julia Dimon introduces viewers to China’s oldest acrobatics troupe.

MSNBC.com: Beijing’s Art Scene

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:47:22 +0000

In this episode, host Julia Dimon takes viewers on a guided tour through Beijing’s hippest contemporary art scene: the 798 District.

NYTimes: Caroline Kennedy in Harlem

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:26:38 +0000

In this breaking news piece, I covered Caroline Kennedy’s lunch with the Rev. Al Sharpton
at Sylvia’s, the famous soul food restaurant and stomping ground of Harlem politicos.

In my work for NYTimes.com, I have covered local news, sports, politics and the arts.

Who Do You Love?

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:26:14 +0000

Working with Candice Anitra and GLAAD, I produced, directed, and edited this little valentine about the universality of love. Enjoy!