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Greater Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Produced this feature length archival documentary about the hardscrabble journey of female professional wrestlers, from early carnival sideshows, to the male dominated world of professional wrestling, ultimately to the creation of the only all-female wrestling league in the 21st century. The show celebrates the early pioneers who paved the way, those who followed and showed what could be done, and the powerful women who fought for equal rights with Title IX, all while dealing with the constant sexism and misogyny inherent in what was considered a male dominated sport.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

This documentary explores all the hard work and challenges the filmmakers faced while trying to bring this popular and iconic series to a close during a worldwide pandemic, while also reflecting on the unique history of the show's beginnings and all the people who made it possible. Featuring new cast and crew interviews and never before seen behind the scenes footage of 12 years of filming.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Showrunner and producer of this six part retrospective series celebrating 11 years of the show, featuring original scripted scenes along with favorite character moments.

Los Angeles, Ca, United States

Produced and directed this network documentary special exploring the history of the iconic "America's Funniest Videos", its origins and constant evolution over 30 years, quietly becoming one of the most culturally influential players in documenting the American experience and crotch shots.

Greater Los Angeles Area

This CNN Original Series explores what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.

Jamestown, New York

Produced and consulted on much of the video content that plays among the exhibits at the nation’s first museum devoted to the history of comedy. Opened August 2018 in Jamestown, NY.

As part of the VA's "Make the Connection" web campaign, I interviewed over 250 veterans and their families about the challenges they face regarding PTSD, addiction, depression and other mental health issues after returning from service. We produced all the video content for the site, including in-depth veteran profiles & multiple TV spots.For more information visit:www.maketheconnection.net

The Buss Company produced this HBO sports mockumentary about the rivalry between two of the greatest tennis players of all-time who battled it out in a legendary Wimbledon match that lasted seven days.

This 10-part documentary series from CNN and Tom Hanks will explore key moments of the 1960s through the use of archival news footage, personal movies, and eyewitness interviews. The episodes will focus on the indelible impact of the social movements of the era, music and technological advances, drugs, “free love”, and rock and roll.

This feature documentary from CNN and Tom Hanks explores the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy as they were experienced on television and by people who were there, while also examining the controversial Warren Commission and the impact those events had upon the nation, the decade, and on American politics.

Wrote and directed this multi-camera special for the popular TV Land sitcom, featuring Betty White and the ladies of Hot in Cleveland with special guest star Kirstie Alley. Filmed in front of a live studio audience.

Greater Los Angeles Area

The Hangover Part III

North Hollywood, Ca

FlashForward: What Did You See? - TV Special"The Right Stuff” NASA Docu-Series Pilot“Racing for Recovery” Docu-Series PilotPreviously on: The West Wing - TV SpecialHot in Cleveland - SitcomBridesmaidsThe Hangover Part IIAnchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyPirates of the Caribbean I & IIBlack Hawk DownCharlie Wilson's WarYes ManThe Change UpThe CampaignTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyScrubsBeowulfThe Pink Panther

Greater Los Angeles Area

Produced this special documentary episode that captured all the fun and hard work that goes into creating a typical episode of the popular TV Land sitcom, complete with interviews, b-roll and never before seen bloopers of Betty White and her co-stars.

This hour long retrospective celebrated 15 years of the ground-breaking series, featuring memorable moments from the show, documentary footage and in depth interviews with the cast. Aired before the show’s finale on NBC.

This hour-long documentary investigated some of the most notorious heists in American history, including international jewelry thief Doris Payne, the MIT card counting team, the invention of the Ponzi scheme as well as the largest art heist in US history at the Isabella Stewart Gardner museum in Boston. The show featured recreations, animated sequences and interviews with the major players.

This hour-long network special documented the final days of Everybody Loves Raymond and rated in the top 5 primetime shows of the week with 25 million viewers. Received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Comedy, Variety or Musical Special.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Documentary Series - Traveled to Afghanistan, following September 11th, to document and interview soldiers fighting in “Operation Anaconda,” the largest battle of the war up to that point.

Directed five episodes of the first season of MTV's popular late night comedy/drama series for producer Roland Joffe.

This short film follows legendary grocery bag boy, Mark "Dizzy" Gillespie, as he competes against the giant grocery chain, Food World, at the Bag Boy World Championships. It won the Student Emmy for Best Comedy and appeared on HBO, Film Four, Canal+ and at the "Emerging Filmmakers Showcase" at the Cannes Film Festival.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Cinematography And Film/Video Production

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