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Currently directing feature documentary which has won grant awards from the Tribeca Documentary Fund and Cinereach.

New York, London, Colombo And Phnom Penh

Tell2C Productions believes that marketing and media can be a force for good.Based in New York, London, Colombo and Phnom Penh, we are group of media professionals that strive to nurture creativity, passion, and excellence in both ourselves and the projects we undertake. We develop and produce documentaries that compel, films that engage, commercials that provoke and branded entertainment that resonates.Our clients are networks, NGOs, foundations, charities, and any… Show more Tell2C Productions believes that marketing and media can be a force for good.Based in New York, London, Colombo and Phnom Penh, we are group of media professionals that strive to nurture creativity, passion, and excellence in both ourselves and the projects we undertake. We develop and produce documentaries that compel, films that engage, commercials that provoke and branded entertainment that resonates.Our clients are networks, NGOs, foundations, charities, and any organization that wants to communicate a message of awareness, fairness and equality. Show less

Directed ‘MAKING SUGAR MAN’, the 30 mins ‘behind-the-scenes’ DVD documentary for the feature documentary‘SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN’ that explores how the film was made through key interviews with cast and crew.

Directed ‘MAKING THE IMPOSTER’, the 40 mins ‘behind-the-scenes’ DVD documentary for the feature documentary ‘THE IMPOSTER’ that explores how the film was made through key interviews with cast and crew. Also directed 5 online featurettes. (http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/theimposter/ - click ‘Featurette’)

Directed, shot and developed a 60 minute documentary for National Geographic Channel that explores the fascinating sub-culture of comic book superfans in New York. Based at the world famous ‘Midtown Comics’, this documentary follows 4 superfans on a year long journey that ends at the greatest comic book party in the world - Comic Con.

Developed original documentary film ideas aswell as shooting and directing 'promos' for networks.

Directed ‘MAKING NIM’, the 35 mins ‘behind-the-scenes’ DVD documentary for the Oscar shortlisted featuredocumentary ‘Project Nim’, the latest documentary from the team that made the Academy Award winning ‘Man on Wire’. Also directed a 10 min short film - ‘BOB’S JOURNEY’ - for the worldwide DVD as well as 4 online featurettes. (http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/projectnim/ - click ‘Featurette’)

New York City

Developed original documentary film ideas aswell as shooting and directing 'promos' for networks.Notable Commissions:INSIDE HASIDISMGenerated original idea, wrote proposal and directed the promo for a documentary special that examines the ultra-orthodox religious sub-culture of Hasidic Judaism. Worked alone for several months forming relationships with members of the Hasidim, and was then granted unprecedented access to film a community that has historically avoided any… Show more Developed original documentary film ideas aswell as shooting and directing 'promos' for networks.Notable Commissions:INSIDE HASIDISMGenerated original idea, wrote proposal and directed the promo for a documentary special that examines the ultra-orthodox religious sub-culture of Hasidic Judaism. Worked alone for several months forming relationships with members of the Hasidim, and was then granted unprecedented access to film a community that has historically avoided any film/journalistic coverage to finally tell the stories of both active members and those trying to leave the insular religious group and enter the outside world.Commissioned by National Geographic Channel. Air date - Mid 2011.RINGSIDEShot and directed the promo, and wrote proposal for a factual entertainment/observational documentary series that investigates the world of professional wrestling across America. Gained full and unique access to the behind the scenes world of America’s beloved sport, uncovering the truths behind fight choreography, results and injuries, told through the stories of the men and women who put their bodies - and lives - on the line for the entertainment of others.Commissioned by National Geographic Channel. Air date - Late 2011. Show less

Ba - Morehead Cain Scholar, Political Science & Communication Studies, Highest Honors And Highest Distinction - Gpa: 3.97

A Level: 4 X A Gcse: 10 X A*