EDUCATION

New School University, New York City. Master of Arts in Media Studies. Graduated with honors, May 2001. Focus on Documentary Film History and the political economy of mass media.

Hamilton College, Clinton NY. Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religious Studies. Graduated with honors in May of 1992 with a focus on early Christianity and Liberation Theology.

WORK HISTORY

Independent TV/Film Producer/Editor, 2000-present.

Most recently finished producing, directing, and “Dance of Death,” which has been screened in numerous festivals and will next be seen in the 2006 Whitney Biennial. I am currently putting togethera feature length documentary called Cornbelt Caravan. I have also edited projects for over 20 clients in the last four years, including GreenMap, a NYC environmental organization, and the Obie Award winning performance artist Bill Talen, aka Reverend Billy.. For more film credits, including awards, see below. Client contact:: Brian Drolet, 917-701-4281.

Adjunct Professor, Gallatin School of Individualized Study, New York University. 2000-present. I developed and currently teach the course entitled: “Shifting Focus: Video Production for Community Activists.” This course combines an academic approach- for understanding the institutions that currently dominate the mainstream media- with a hands-on approach for exploring alternative media strategies. We utilize the latest video production tools in collaboration with community activist organizations to help them get their stories out... The course has become a favorite of Gallatin students, is consistently over-enrolled, and I have received outstanding reviews from students. Contact: Stephen Duncombe at 212-998-7370.

FILM AND TELEVISION CREDITS

Dance of Death, 2004, 28 min.- Wrote, Produced, Edited and narrated this program on the Iraqi occupation. Various producers and independent journalists from Iraq contributed additional footage.

Puppetista, 2001, 15 min- Wrote, Directed, shot and Edited short film on the use of art, specifically puppets, at radical political protests.

9.11, 2001, 28 min.- Co-produced and co-edited this television program about the terrorist bombings of 2001 and their impact on New York City and the country.

Visions of Quiche, 2000, 28 min. Wrote, directed, shot and edited this program that follows a group of eye-care physicians and nurses as they provide free medical care to indigenous people in the highlands of Guatemala.

Showdown in Seattle, 1999, 150 min. Helped shoot and edit this 5 part television series about the anti-WTO protests in Seattle in 1999.

Electronic Voting Machine, 2004, 3 min- Edited this music video for the “Billionaires for Bush,” a political satire group and media-pranskter collecive.

AWARDS/FESTIVALS

Video

Dance of Death –. Selected for the Swing State Film Festival by Rooftop Films. Selected, along with the rest of the “Shocking and Awful” series to air at the 2006 Whitney Biennial.

Puppetista- Honorable Mention, Vermont International Film Festival, 2001.

9.11 was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2001, and the Margaret Mead film festival in 2002. It was also seen throughout Europe during 2002, and has received wide critical acclaim.

Showdown in Seattle was shown at the Margaret Meade Film Festival, the Human Rights Watch Film Festival and the Austin film festival in 2000.

ASSOCIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

Member, AIVF, Paper Tiger Television, Manhattan Neighborhood Network

Certified as Apple Final Cut Pro instructor

INTERESTS

Alternative, independent media. I have worked on numerous collaborative video productions as part of Paper Tiger Television and the Independent Media Center. I am also an avid skier and cyclist, I have an abiding interest in Eastern philosophy and religion, and I play the guitar. I love to cook.

REEL AND/OR PERSONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST