Tyler Prize 2012
The Tyler Prize is the equivalent of the Nobel Prize for environmental science and is awarded annually to the vanguard in that field. For this year’s awards ceremony, I produced video profiles of each of the 2012 laureates, Dr John Seinfeld of Caltech and Dr Kirk Smith of UC Berkeley.
GloboMaestro NYC
This summer the travel website GloboMaestro brought me on to shoot and edit a round of videos profiling must-see destinations around New York City. With host Michael Bordenick, concierge at The Surrey Hotel, we interviewed world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson in Harlem, visited the oldest artisan bakery in the city, and practiced strikes at a secret underground bowling alley.
Interview with Mitsugi Saotome Sensei of Aikido Shobukan
Saotome Sensei is the founder of Aikido Shobukan Dojo in Washington D.C. He is a consummate artist, skilled not only in the martial arts, but as a textile designer, sculptor, author, and painter as well.
Ruth Forman
This segment explores poet Ruth Forman‘s work and inspiration. Ruth is the author of a number of acclaimed books including We Are the Young Magicians, Renaissance, Young Cornrows Callin Out the Moon, and Prayers Like Shoes. Produced in April 2009 for Noveen TV. Ruth Forman from Jack On the Road on Vimeo.
‘Abdúl-Bahá DC Tour 2009
This segment documents a tour of sites visited by ‘Abdu’l-Baha, son of Baha’u’llah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha’i Faith, during his historic visit to Washington D.C. in 1912. The tour ends with the annual Color of Worship celebration at Howard University. Produced in April 2009 for Noveen TV ‘Abdu’l-Baha DC Tour from Jack On the [...]
Culture Couture – Seattle Ridvan Fashion Show 2009
A short video produced for Noveen TV about the Culture Couture fashion show presented by the Seattle Baha’i community for the holiday of Ridvan in April 2009. This video features Robin Campbell and Justice Beitzel, two of the event’s organizers, as well as many friends from the Seattle community. Music: ‘Be Free’ by Tara Ellis [...]
Blue Scholars
Interview with Seattle hip hop duo Blue Scholars for Baha’i International TV & Radio Service, July 2008. Blue Scholars from Jack On the Road on Vimeo.
Color of Worship 2008
A short report about the 2008 Color of Worship event at Howard University. This annual event celebrates the visit of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, son of Baha’u’llah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha’i Faith, to Howard in 1912. The commemorative collaboration between Howard and the DC Baha’i community promotes the historic and ongoing importance of race unity. Produced in [...]