Selected Samples of Creative Works (click to watch)

A Short Short (debuted at UCLA Festival) - Director, Writer, & Video Editor

An almost-multi-digit-aged childcare veteran meets his toughest match with an untrained new kid on the block. Literally.

Spec Commercial - Director, Writer, & Video Editor

While watching sports on TV together, a proud dad shares with his son about his proudest sport moment: losing the championship game.

Commissioned Documentary - Director & Video Editor

Hired to develop and direct unique film project, as a group of Americans heading to the Philippines for a two-week medical mission, caring for the poor and underserved - while encountering their own identity and place in the world.

"Thanksgiving Zoom Update 2020" - Director, Writer, & Video Editor

Serving as head of the school's performing arts during the pandemic, I put together our upper grades' online short for a special holiday livestream: "When a family can only get together online due to the pandemic, they discover the truth about their grandparents...through a strange new addition to the app."

Documentary Short (debuted at UCLA Festival) - Director & Video Editor

An American music and dance troupe performing Filipino dances for 20 years shares about the inspirations, challenges, and commitment needed for this integral part of their culture and being.

Copywriting

My entry into professional creative writing was doing copy for radio. I was challenged to engage an audience in as short as a 10-second announcement, or as in this BARCO MEDICAL UNIFORMS catalog piece - two words. A sample list of past clients & employers include SAN DIEGO HAT COMPANY, SPECIAL OLYMPICS, KBIG 104, Los Angeles, DMX MUSIC, & KZLA RADIO. Los Angeles, where I served as their On-Call Creative Services Director: penning & producing commercials & promotional material for broadcast.

Gates Foundation Storyteller Initiative - Multiple Projects, Writer & Story

Chosen to be part of special partnership program of UCLA/Bill and Melinda Gates to create works addressing the significant topic of education today.