Journey into the mysterious world of the samurai, and experience how the ancient Soma clan fights to keep their traditions alive in the 21st century. Ritual has been broadcast throughout Europe and Scandinavia (RAI / ViaSat Broadcasting), Asia (Discovery Channel), and Australia (ABC – Australian Broadcasting Corporation).
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Trinity Repertory Company – House & Garden Quick Look Promo Video
Newest addition to the Trinity Repertory Company Quick Look behind-the-scenes video series, promoting newest production House & Garden.
Field Museum of Natural History – Floral Diversity and Pedicularis
One of several video and podcast episodes produced for a web-based promotional outreach initiative highlighting the extensive amount of scientific research underway at The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, IL.
Providence Picture Frame – Verizon Cable TV Advertisement
Broadcast television advertisement for Providence Picture Frame’s Wedding Sale. Commercial aired on Verizon cable systems in July and August of 2013.
[vimeo https://vimeo.com/77541543]Providence Picture Frame – 2013 Holiday Sale Verizon Cable TV Advertisement
Broadcast television advertisement for Providence Picture Frame’s Holiday Sale. Commercial aired on Verizon cable systems November and December 2013 holiday season.
[vimeo https://vimeo.com/80301599]E2SP – Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Primer Video for CPS students and teachers
Produced a series of videos to orient students and prepare them for field trips to the member institutions. This video is an orientation to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. CPS Office of Science, The Field Museum, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago Children’s Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo and Northwestern University have partnered to develop the Early Elementary Science Partnership (E2SP), a new school-based professional development program focused on improving K-3rd grade teachers’ ability to effectively engage their students in learning science.
Elemental
Elemental documents the sense of magic and stunning artistry found in the forging of samurai swords as practiced by a sword smith who harnesses ancient traditional techniques that date back to the 11th century. Elemental has screened at the Cannes International Film Festival Short Film Corner and The Directors Guild Association in Los Angeles, CA.
Note: this screening version begins after 10 seconds of black.
RI Art Archive Project – Film 1 Advance Look Screener
Excerpt from the first film in RI Art Archive Project Documentary Film Series
Trinity Repertory Company – Social Creatures Quick Look Behind-the-Scenes Video
Produced short behind-the-scenes rehearsal videos to celebrate and illuminate the depth process of developing and staging the play “Social Creatures” at the iconic Tony Award winning theater company, Trinity Rep.
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Field Museum of Natural History – The Geologic Record and Environmental Change
One of several video and podcast episodes produced for a web-based promotional outreach initiative highlighting the extensive amount of scientific research underway at The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, IL.
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