LA FINCA (2024)

Deep in the mountains of El Socorro, Honduras is a modest coffee farm run by Jose. He talks about the land, the farm and family.

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LOS SANDY’S (2024)

Julia, a Mexican immigrant currently living in California, has raised a family of talented Mexican-folk musicians who play under the name of “Los Sandy’s.” The stability of the family is threatened by the sudden death of her husband Enrique, the harsh working conditions to which immigrants are subjected and the notice that they must leave the home where they’ve lived for 18 years.

*Selected by DOC NYC for their Only In New York Slate

Screened: American Documentary and Animation Film Festival, Beyond Borders Kastellorizo International Documentary Festival, Guanajuato International Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, Dances With Films LA Festival.

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THIS LAND (2018)

A feature length documentary about the effects of oil and gas pipelines, as told by locals directly impacted by them. Filmed in Mexico, West Texas, the Dakotas, and Northern Alberta, Canada.

Screened: Black Hills Film Festival (Won Best Documentary), Marfa Film Festival, Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema, Dumbo Film Festival.

Released by Seed&Spark.

THE FORGOTTEN: SIERRA LEONE POST-EBOLA (2016)

The Ebola outbreak in 2014 decimated Sierra Leone, this on the heels of a civil war that nearly wiped out a generation and brought the country to a halt. When the epidemic was at its peak, the world's eyes were on the nation. Today, the crisis seems forgotten while the recovery has barely begun. This 5 episode web-series looks at the local Sierra Leoneans who are helping their country recover and build it better than before.

THE RESETTLED (2016)

“The Resettled is beautifully shot, informative, and so relevant… We are reminded that what we are witnessing is a turning point, a chance to start over, and what Lincoln himself might refer to as ‘a new birth of freedom.’ ” — Ken Burns, Oscar Nominated Documentary Filmmaker.

A short documentary film about 5 different refugee families — from Vietnam, Congo, Iraq, Liberia, Burma — who resettled in America and the various challenges they currently face in their new cities New York, San Francisco, Twin Falls, Boise and Detroit.

Screened: Savannah Film Festival, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Story Shifter Film Festival, Blossom LA Film Festival.

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FRESNO IN VIEW (2016)

“If they cannot come to us, then we’ll reach out to them.” Catch a glimpse of the stories of those helped by the Vision Mobile Clinic in Fresno, California, which travels to reach those in need and offer free vision treatments. This 3-part series follows a young student struggling to see the chalkboard in school, a mother with an eye condition that is afraid it will be passed to her daughter, and an undocumented family who doesn’t have health insurance for their family of 9.

WON’T BOW DOWN (2015)

10 years after Hurricane Katrina, this 5 episode web-series looks at how the city is rebounding through the eyes of builders, musicians, Mardi Gras Big Queens, activists and radio DJs.

WE STAND ALONE (2014)

We Stand Alone is a feature-length documentary that follows the Liberian national amputee team from their homes in Monrovia to their championship bid at the 2011 CANAF Cup in Accra, Ghana. The film chronicles the daily struggles and triumphs of these players as they try to prove that they can still bring pride to themselves and to their nation.

Screened: United Nations Persons with Disabilities Festival, SXSW, Mt. Hood Independent Film Festival (Won Best Documentary), Pineapple Underground Film Festival.

OVERTHROWN (2014)

The story of the Havana Sugar Kings and their rise to fame in the Minor League baseball circuit in conjunction with the rise of Fidel Castro. Sponsored by Bacardi.

Premiered: ESPN.

YES SIR: JACK NICKLAUS AND THE ‘86 MASTERS (2013)

The story of Jack Nicklaus’ masterful win at the ‘86 Masters, at 46 years old. Interviews with golf legends, including Tiger Woods.

Premiered: ESPN.

Nominated: Sports Emmy.

WIRED: A SEASON INSIDE THE NBA (2012)

From the tip-off on opening night to The Finals locker room celebration, WIRED: A Season Inside the NBA delivers an all-access look inside every facet of the game.

Released: Home video/Streaming.

MORE THAN PERFECT (2011)

The story of the 1972 Miami Dolphins and the NFL’s only perfect record. Told through archival footage and interviews.

Premiered: NFL Network.

TOUCHED BY GOLD (2010)

The story of the 1972 Los Angeles Lakers, told through archival footage, photos, and new interviews.

Premiered: ESPN.