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MOVIES

“Matt’s Chance”  2013
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Hi-Def
Starring Eddie Furlong, featuring Gary Busy, Margo Kidder and Lee Majors with Brandy Kopp, Edward Michael Smith, Edi Zanidache and Bill Sorice.
A Dark Comedic feature film about love, revenge, and the fickle nature of human morality.

“The Penitent Man”  2011
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Hi-Def
Starring Lance Henriksen, Andrew Keegan.
The story of young psychologist Dr. Jason Pyatt and his encounter with the mysterious Mr. Darnell who forces Dr. Pyatt to open his eyes and change the course of his future, and possibly the world.

“Seattle International Film Festival 35th Anniversary Tribute”  2009
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Hi-Def
Comedy starring Tom Skerett, Dale Chihuly, Matt Hasselbeck, Howard Schultz, Ned Hosford, Steve Pool and many more Seattle celebrities.  This comedy is a parody of the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”and helped raise funds for the Seattle International Film Festival’s new home.

"That Night" 1998
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, POST SUPERVISOR, 35mm film
A short film about a Generation X slacker that wants to get her life together, but the party just never ends. Winner Best Short Film 1998 SIFF

TELEVISION

"Biz Kid$"  2007-2013 - SEGMENT DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Hi-Def
65 episodes of Edutainment for young adults incorporating SKETCH COMEDY, GREEN SCREEN, STAGE based DIRECT EDUCATION and DOCUMENTARY style production techniques.
APT - PBS

"The House That Saved The World" - 2012 - DIRECTOR, CAMERA, EDITOR, CREATOR OF MAIN TITLES
Pilot episode - We explore the challenges and triumphs of Eco-Home Builders who are breaking ground on a new kind of house.

"The Fitness Show" w Colin Hoobler - 2008 - SEGMENT DIRECTOR, EDITOR, CREATOR OF MAIN TITLES
13 episodes of fitness INSTRUCTIONAL and DOCUMENTARY segments.
Oregon Public Television - APT - PBS

"Bill Nye The Science Guy" 1993, 1998 - SEGMENT DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY,
Science Edutainment for kids and adults.
Disney - PBS

"Almost Live" - DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, EDITOR, CREATOR OF MAIN TITLES
Seven seasons of sketch comedy seen on Comedy Central Network and KING Television

"Thirteenth Christmas" - DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
DRAMA of a young girl dealing with her emotions about her alcoholic father.
KING Television

CORPORATE, COMMERCIAL and PSA

"Russell Investments PCS" 2012 - DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Hi-Def
Confrence opening video for Russell Investments PCS event.
Russell Investments, Touch Worldwide

"Picture Perfect Holiday Photos" 2011 - DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, EDITOR, Hi-Def
Your weird uncle, who thinks he’s an elf, shows us how to use Microsofts latest tool Photofuse.
Microsoft, Filmateria

"Sonicare" 2011 - DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Hi-Def
Image spot promoting good brushing tecniques.
Phillips Sonicare, Touch Worldwide

"Washington Forest Protection Association" 2011 - DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Hi-Def
PSA about responsible forest management.
NW Directions, WFPA

"Take Winter By Storm" 2011 - DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, EDITOR, Hi-Def
PSA campaign of eight spots promoting winter preparedness.
NW Directions, City of Seattle, King County, State Farm and Puget Sound Energy

"Dacels Jewelers" 2004-2010 DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Hi-Def
Yearly capmaigns featuring extreme close up beauty shots of fine gems and jewlery
NW Directions

"Welcome to UBC" 2010 PRODUCER. DIRECTOR, Hi-Def
Clients of United Back Care gather confidence and understanding of the process as they start their rehabilitation.

"Virginia Mason Medical Minutes" 2004-2006 - DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Hi-Def
A series of one minutes spots featuring inspiring interviews and stylized  images to promote Virginia Mason Hospital, BELO

"Downtown Seattle Association" 2006 & 2008 - DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 35mm film
Christmas carolers sing to empty houses because everyone is downtown shopping.
Downtown Seattle Association and BELO

"KING-5, KONG TV & N.W. CABLE NEWS" 2003-2007 - Promotions Dept. DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY, Hi-Def Concept spots promoting News, Weather and Programing for Pacific Northwest station group.
BELO

MUSIC VIDEO

“I Saw You” 2006 - DIRECTOR, CAMERAMAN, EDITOR, Hi-Def
Nicholas Russell wrestles with his emotions and insecurity around trust.
Studio Lip sync w Concept

“Planet Caravan” 1995 - LIVE ACTION DIRECTOR, EDITOR
Travel to other worlds with Pantera.
Eastwest - Atlantic

"Seeds of Life" 1993 - LIVE ACTION DIRECTOR, EDITOR  
Lightning strikes in a virtual world with Jan Hammer and Chris Thompson.
MCA Europe

"Let's Live Forever" 1995 - DIRECTOR, CAMERAMAN, EDITOR
A 60s-retro trip with Symon Asher.
Studio Lip sync w Concept
Miramar Records - BMG

"LVX NOVA" 1997 - DIRECTOR, CAMERAMAN, EDITOR
Self titled trippy video seen on Liquid Television.
Studio Lip sync w Concept
Miramar Records - BMG

MUSIC VIDEO LONG FORM

“My Old Friend” 1999 -  POST-PRODUCER, EDITOR
With Carl Perkins and Paul McCartney
Two old friends trade stories and songs at a back stage jam.  Documentary segments explore the places behind those stories.
UNAPIX - Miramar - BMG

“TeleVoid” 1998 -  POST-PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, EDITOR -  GRAMMY nominated Best Director
Music by Scott Rockenfield (Queens Ryche) Paul Speer (David Lanz) and Sir Mix-a-Lot
An animated Science Fiction fantasy that mocks mindless television.
Miramar Productions - BMG

"The Gate to the Mind’s Eye" 1995 - EDITOR  
Music by Thomas Dolby - A full length video album synergizing incredible animation with a compelling soundtrack.
Miramar Productions - BMG

"Beyond the Mind’s Eye" 1993 - EDITOR  
Music by Jan Hammer - A surreal voyage bridging the gap between reality and imagination brings together the most gifted artists and animators from around the world.
Miramar Productions - BMG

"Three Phase" 1993 - DIRECTOR, CAMERA, EDITOR -  GRAMMY nominated Best Director
Fifty minutes with Tangerine Dream  melding a live concert performance and alluring images.  
Five camera live switch of concert mixed with single camera concept.
Miramar Productions - BMG