Features & Specials
“Viva El Vedado” (2015 - 2018, Ebrahimi Family Foundation, Director/Director of Photography)
Independent feature documentary exploring the architectural history and people of the Havana neighborhood of Vedado.
“The Texture of Practice” (2016-2017, Smithsonian Institution, Director/Director of Photography)
Commissioned experiential gallery installation video of the daily devotional and meditation practices at the great Sri Lanka stupa Runwanwelisaya.
“Hard Earned” (2014, Kartemquin Films and Al Jazeera America, Director of Photography Wash. DC stories)
A six-part documentary series exploring the lives of five American families striving to keep food on the table and their dignity intact despite the reality of high living expenses and low wages.
“Ellis Island” (2013, Les Films D’Un Jour, ARTE, Director of Photography)
A one hour documentary special on the history and impact of immigration through Ellis Island, NY. Documentary features the lives of immigrants William O’Dwyer, future mayor of NYC, gangster Lucky Luciano, and actor George Voskovec.
“The Trials of Muhammad Ali” (2013, Kartenquin Films , Director of Photography Wash. DC segment)
This Kartemquin documentary exploring Ali’s lifelong journey of spiritual transformation. From his Louisville roots, through his years in exile, to receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, “Trials” traces Ali’s path from poet to pariah to global ambassador for peace.
“Al Qaeda in the Maghreb” (2011, Patrick Barberis, France 5, Director of Photography US)
A one hour documentary on the rise in power of what appears today to be one of the most probable threats to France and to Europe following the death of Osama bin Laden : Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
“Life and Death at Preah Vihear” (2010-2013, Ophidian Films/PBS, Director of Photography)
A feature length PBS documentary about the disputed Angkor era temple, Preah Vihear, being fought over by Thailand and Cambodia troops. This documentary looks at how national boundaries and war effect common cultural heritage.
“Ensatzgruppen” (2009, KUIV Productions/France 2, Director of Photography US)
A two part documentary on the commandos that murdered nearly a million and half Jews from Eastern Europe between 1941 and 1945. Unique testimony and newly uncovered archival footage and photographs offer new insight into this atrocity.
“War Child” (2008, 18th Street Films, Director of Photography)
A feature length documentary about former Sudanese child soldier turned rapper. Filmed in Kenya, Sudan, and the US, this film tells Jal’s story through his return home to Sudan and concert performances. Berlin Film Festival 2008, Human Rights Nights Film Festival 2008 (Best Documentary Award), Tribeca Film Festival 2008 (Audience Selection Award)
“Out of The Blue” (2006, Sliver River Productions/Ch.5 London, Director of Photography NYC)
Personal memories, eyewitness accounts, and individual stories of 9.11 are interwoven with a poem by British writer Simon Armitage, read by Rufus Sewell, for this hour special produced for the fifth anniversary of the 9.11 New York attack. Royal Television Society Award 2007 (Arts Award)
“We Are Family” (2001, Danny Schekter Films, Director of Photography NYC)
200 musicians, artists, athletes, celebrities, and citizens come together a week after 9/11 to share support and sing Sister Sledge’s song. Sundance Film Festival 2002
"Xtreme Business" (2000-2002, Summer Productions, Director of Photography)
A one-hour special look at new businesses, new business products, and the intense creative minds driving the U.S. economy.
Broadcast & Cable
PBS
“Material World” (pilot 2005, Summer Productions/PBS/Caltech, series in development, Director of Photography)
A series pilot exploring innovations and discoveries in the ultra high-tech worlds of nanotechnology, energy alternatives, and medical research.
“Avoiding Armageddon” (2002-2003, Ted Turner Documentaries/PBS, Director of Photography)
A four part series exploring current terrorist threats, their origins, and their history. Walter Cronkite hosts.
“Trading Woman” (2001-2002, Ophidian Films/PBS, Director of Photography)
A PBS special examining the international marketing of young women and girls. Angelina Joli narrates.
“Mental Health and HIV/AIDS" (2000, State of the Art, Director of Photography)
A series of documentaries examining the mental health effects of HIV and AIDS on patients and their families.
“Trade Secrets” (2000, Washington Media, Cinematographer)
A Bill Moyers Special examining the history of the chemical industry’s safety practices.
Discovery Channel
“Life Changing Medicine: Emergency and Trauma” (2012, Discovery Channel, Director of Photography)
The second in an occasion series of one hour documentaries profiling life changing medical innovations and techniques. Thousands of people die each year from car crashes, traumatic brain injuries, and emergencies on airplanes. Life Changing Medicine shows how doctors and scientists are improving the odds for emergency and trauma patients.
“HIV/AIDS: America’s Divide” (2012, Discovery Channel, Director of Photography)
A one hour Documentary Special exploring the state of the US AIDS/HIV epidemic thirty years after it’s discovery.
“Life Changing Medicine” (2011, Discovery Channel, Director of Photography)
A one hour documentary special profiling life changing innovations in heart surgery for children, muscle-restoring regenerative medicine for wounded warriors, high-tech sports medicine, and life saving operations for babies still inside their mothers' wombs.
“Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Get the Facts” (2010, Discovery Channel, Director of Photography)
A one hour Discovery Channel Special on the risks, treatment, and promising research on triple negative breast cancer. The program follows the stories of five women and how they battle and recover from the disease.
“Chasing Zero” (2010, Discovery Channel, Director of Photography)
A one Hour Documentary Special hosted by Dennis Quaid that examines the life threatening medical mistakes made in hospitals, and the ways to prevent them.
"Discovery Channel Continuing Medical Education Spots" (2008-2010, Summer Productions, Director of Photography)
A series of public education spots produced by competing students at High Schools in NY City, HBCUs in Tennessee, and American University, Washington, DC
"Seismic Sleuths" (1999, Summer Productions, Director of Photography)
A program for children which follows U.S. geologists as they measure the effects of the 1999 earthquakes in Turkey and apply their information to predicting earthquakes there and in California.
ABC
“National Cathedral Concert for Hope” (2011,Washington National Cathedral /Interface Media Group/ABC-TV, Director of Photography)
Interstitials, graphic elements and atmospheric images for the Tenth Anniversary 9/11 Commemorations at the Washington National Cathedral
"Marriage is for Life" (1999, State of the Art, Cinematographer)
An hour special exploring the issues of marriage through the lives of four couples.
BBC
“What Not To Wear” (2004-2005, BBC/TLC, Cinematographer)
Reality makeover series (seven episodes post makeover segments)
The World Bank
“CSDP in Action”,(2013, World Bank, Director/Director of Photography)
A video exploring community development techniques in Iraqi Kurdistan.
“Liberia: Netting A Better Future” (2010, World Bank, Director of Photography)
A documentary on the threatened marine resources of Liberia, and the efforts to enlist local fishing communities in managing those resources.
"China: Change & Challenge" (1998, Globalvision, Director of Photography)
A program documenting the effects of China's economic changes instituted twenty years ago.
"Peru: the Road To Recovery" (1997, Summer Productions, Director of Photography)
A documentary look at the economic and political measures taken by President Fujimori to stabilize Peru.
"Mauritius: Island of Ingenuity" (1997, Summer Productions, Director of Photography)
A program examining how this tiny African island country with just over a million people surprised the world with its miraculous economic growth.
“Bangladesh: Giving Girls an Equal Chance” (1996, Summer Productions, Director of Photography)
This program documents the struggle of three young girls and their families to take advantage of their government's new commitment to equal opportunity for girls in education.
UNICEF
“Aims of Education” (2001, Summer Productions, Director of Photography)
Claymation PSA
“Small Targets” (1997, Ophidian Films, Director of Photography)
A documentary exploring the lives of people effected by land mines remaining from the war in Mozambique.
Museums
Smithsonian Institution
“Chawaytiri” (2010, National Museum of the American Indian, Interface Media Group, Director of Photography) A documentary on the traditional Andean weavers of Chawayiri. The film follows the weavers’ llama caravan as they bring their work from their village high in the mountains to the market town of Pisac. Traditional rituals and rights mark their progress along a route of amazing beauty.
“Brown vs. Board of Education” (2003, History Channel, Director of Photography)
A video installation examining the landmark decision.
“Art + Science = Conservation” (2000-2002, Staniski Media/ National Gallery of Art)
Art conservation explained and demonstrated for middle school students.
“150th Anniversary” (1996, Watertown Productions, Director of Photography)
A video showing the behind the scenes workings of the Smithsonian.
“Puja” (1996, Cinematographer)
A video describing the Indian ritual and its significance.
“Togu Na & Cheko” (1989, Staniski Media)
Using these two Malian art forms, this film traces the five iconic images of African Art.
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
“The Migrants Trilogy” (location work 2004-2006, Staniski Media)
Footage for three films with artist Benny Andrews as he explores the migration of Dust Bowl families from Oklahoma to California, the forced relocation of Native Americans along the Trail of Tears, and the movement of families displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
“The Place I Know, Visions of the South” (2003, Staniski Media)
An orientation film that introduces Southern Art, its places and context in American Art.
Morgan Freeman narrates. New York Festivals 2004 Finalist, MUSE 2005 Awards (Honorable Mention)
“Poetic Vision: The Work of Will Henry Stevens” (2001, Staniski Media)
A video exploring the life and work of this representational and abstract painter.
New York Festivals 2002 Finalist, Columbus International Film & Video Festival 2001 (Bronze)
“A House of Many Memories” (2000, Staniski Media)
A video exploring the importance of memory and family to the art of William Christenberry.
Columbus International Film & Video Festival 2001 (Bronze)
“William Dunlap, Objects Found and Fashioned” (2000, Staniski Media)
A roller coaster ride through the working methods and mind of artist William Dunlapas he installs a unique work of art. Ohio Independent Film Festival 2001, Columbus International Film & Video Festival 2001
“William A. Christenberry, Jr.: A Portrait” (1997, Staniski Media)
A documentary portrait of the artist as seen through his work and stories.
Austin Film Festival 1997, Columbus International Film & Video Festival 1997 (Bronze)
The Phillips Collection
“Americans in Paris” (1997, Staniski Media)
A video preserving an exhibition of four American artists
“Jacob Lawrence & The Migration Series” (1994, Staniski Media)
A video exploring the making and meaning of Lawrence's Migration Series.
Educational
ASCD Educational Video Series (2013 - 2019, Director of Photography)
A series of informative and instructive video programs designed for teachers that explores the approaches, methods and techniques for a variety of education authors.
“Teaching with Poverty in Mind" (2010, ASCD, Director of Photography)
Based on Eric Jensen’s book of the same title, this two-disc documentary looks at the different teaching techniques necessary to reach children from impoverished and neglected backgrounds.
“Virginia Tech Lumen Haus” (2008-2009, Director of Photography)
A series of vignettes following the multi-year development and construction of the Virginia Tech Lumen House on it’s way to competition in the US Department of Energy Solar Decathlon.
“Exploring Ethical Questions in Biomedical Research” (2003-2004, Howard Hughes Medical Institute & Schumann Productions, Director of Photography) A three part series on the ethical questions behind scientific research.