Documentary Credits
Bronx is Burning - 2006
Doc/ making of ESPN produced 8 hr mini series starring John Turtturo & Oliver Platt. Based on the book of the same name about NYC & The NY Yankee's durring 1977.
Director of Photography Digital video 24p
Jacobs Pillow - 2006 (work in progress)
Documentary about the famous summer dance program based in the Berkshires MA. Produced by Moving Pictures. Director of Photography Digital Video 24p
Plimoth Plantation Museum - 2005-06 1 hr Docu-drama.
Reenacted scenes shot on location in Plimoth MA for the Museum at Plimoth Plantation. Produced by A & E / History Channel.
Director of Photography HDTV 24p
Toots - 2006
Feature length Documentary about the life of Toots Shore - a famous saloon owner in NYC during the 1950's & 60's. Produced & Directed by Kristi Jacobson.
Additional Director of Photography Digital Video 24p
Hard Road Home - 2005-06
Documentary about the Exodus Center in Harlem NY. Profiles ex-convicts trying to make a life after prison. Produced by Green House Pictures.
Director of Photography Digital Video 24p
Across The Universe - 2005 -06
Documentary about Julie Taymor directing the feature film "Across the Universe" - a musical featuring all Beatles songs - to be released in 2007. Director of Photography Digital Video 24p
Be Real - 2005 -06 1hr
This documentary profiles Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered individuals living in major cities around the US and the impact they have on society. Co-produced by Allied Domecq & TV Gals.
Director of Photography Digital video 24p
Ek-Velt - 2004
(work in progress)
Third documentary from award winning" Bue Vinyl" producer/ director Judith Helfand.
Director of Photography Digital Video
What's Going On? -2004 30 min
"Conflict In Northern Ireland" SHOWTIME original docu-drama series hosted by Meg Ryan shot on location in Northern Ireland.
Co-produced by RCN Entertainment & the United Nations.
Director of Photography Digital Video
Colonial House -2003
Docu-drama / Reality series produced by multi award winning Wall to Wall Television (UK) for WNET Thirteen & Channel 4 International.
Additional 1rst & 2nd Unit DP Pal Digital Betacam 14x9
What's Going On? - 2003
"Girls Education in India" SHOWTIME original docu-drama series hosted by Sonia Braga. Shot on location in India.Co-produced by RCN Entertainment & the United Nations.
Director of Photography Digital Video
What's Going On? -2003 30 min
SHOWTIME original docu-drama series. Co-produced by RCN Entertainment & the United Nations.
Host wrap-arounds with Richard Gear & Lawrence Fishburn
Director of Photography Digital Video
What's Going On? - 2003 30 min
"Child Labor" Showtime original documentary series hosted by Susan Sarandon. Shot on location in Brazil.
Director of Photography - Digital Video
What's Going On? - 2002/3 30 min
"Poverty in America" Showtime original documentary series hosted by Tim Robbins. Produced by RCN Entertainment.
Director of Photography - Digital Video
What's Going On?- 2002 30 min
"Aides in the Caribbean" Showtime original documentary series. Hosted by Danny Glover Produced by RCN Entertainment. Shot on location in Trinidad.
Director of Photography - Digital Video
"Blue Vinyl" - 2001
Documentary about the vinyl industry US & Italy. Nominated for 2 Emmy's and winner at SUNDANCE for"Best Cinematography in a Documentary" Aired on HBO's America Undercover. Produced by Judith Helfand & Dan Gold.
Additional DP - Beta
"Dusk at the Drive-In" - 2000
Work in progress
Director of Photography - HDTV
"THE RING AND THE ROSE" - 1998-99 60min
Documentary about a Hassidic family of nine living in Crown Heights NY.
Produced by NHK
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"BLOWING IN THE WIND" - 1998 15min
This documentary short about Bob Dylan’s song - Blowing in the Wind, traces its roots. Shot in New York City’s Greenwich Village, This piece looks at many of the people and places that were relevant during the Beat scene hey day of the 1960’s. Interviews include club owners and musicians of that period such as Peter Yaro, Dave Van Ronk, Happy Tram, etc.
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"WISH OF A LIFETIME" - 1995 60min
This Documentary about Make A Wish Foundation tells the story of three terminally ill children and their granted wishes. Locations include: Anchorage Alaska, Key West, Seattle, Huston, Miniappolis, Montana.
Produced by Japan Broadcasting
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"NEW YORK: ON THE EDGE" - 1994-1996 14 episodes
This reality based TV series was the first of its kind. Co produced by Rebo Studio and Tokyo Broadcasting Systems, this program takes a hard gritty look at New York Cities underground societies. Directed and written by award winning directors such as Mark Levin, Steven Dupler, and Alison Elwood. Shot in High Definition Television, the 16:9 aspect ratio gives this series a uniquely cinematic look and feel.
One episode, "Rave On" about the underground rave scene was nominated for Best Short Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival in 1996. Special screening at the 1994 New York Film Festival along with many other awards including best short documentary at the IBC Festival in Amsterdam and a Astrolabium Award for best documentary at the International Electronic Cinema Festival in1995.
(See American Cinematographer, December 1995 Points East section).
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"CULTS IN AMERICA" - 1995 30min
This documentary looks at cults in America and the process of de-programming ex-cult members. Program includes former members of "Branch Davidians" from Waco Texas. Also included: Rick Ross, a professional cult de-programmer.
Co-produced by Rebo Studio & NHK
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"A PASSAGE TO VIETNAM" - 1994 30min
This documentary looks at Rick Smolin, who brings 70 world renowned photojournalists together to photograph modern day Vietnam, for the book " A Passage to Vietnam". Shot on location in Vietnam.
Co-produced by Rebo Studio & NHK
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS" - 1994 45min
This documentary looks at the international organization known as MSF or Doctors Without Borders. (Nobel Peace Prize Recipient 1999) Locations include a Refuge camp of 15000 people displaced from war in Azerbaijan (Russia) and head quarters in Paris and Bordeaux. Co-produced by Rebo Studio & NHK
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"CLEARWATER" - 1990 60min
This documentary is about the environmental group, "Clearwater Society". This group founded by folk singer Pete Seeger in the late 1960’s raises environmental awareness about the Hudson River. Includes interviews with Pete Seeger and performances by Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie. Co-produced by Rebo Studio & NHK
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"GRACING THE SKY" - 1993 45min
Docu–drama period piece about NYC during the Art Deco hay day of the 1920's. In this piece, a couple in 1920’s. Locations include: Empire State building, Chrysler building, Grand Central Terminal, AT&T building, Rockefeller Center, Rainbow Room, etc.
Lighting Director HDTV 16:9 NH
