Documentary Credits
Barak 66 -2010
Documentary on the Children of Barak 66 in the Buchenwald Concentration camp during WW-2. Interviews and scenes from the camp. Shot on location in Weimar Germany.
Director of Photography
VH1 Behind the Music - 2010
Executive producer Steven Mintz
Producers: Brad Berstein, Marie Argeris
Eve
Courtney Love
Series Director of Photography
The Electric Company - 2009
Produced by Sesame Workshop
Behind the scenes, Show inserts, Webisodes
Director of Photography 24P HD
Hard Road Home
2009 Emmy nominated for "Outstanding Informational Programming - Long Form" Documentary on the Exodus Center in Harlem NY. Profiles the struggle of ex-convicts making a new life for themselves after years of incarceration.
PBS – Independent Lens
Exec. Producer – Sally Jo Fifer
Producer – Selina Lewis Davidson
Director – Macky Alston
Director of Photography Digital video 24p
VH1 - Behind the Music
Executive producer Steven Mintz
Producers:
Brad Bernstein, Jen Wagman, Marie Argeris, Ben Tishler
Production began January 09
Behind the Music is an extremely popular hr long music documentary series that has been in production since 1997.
Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots & Velvet Revolver)
P!nk
Lil Wayne
50 Cent
DMX
Jenifer Hudson
TOMI: The most famous children’s author you never heard of Video
Production began January 09
Produced by Foolsday Productions
Producer Brad Bernstein
This 100 minute documentary is a biographical sketch that delves into the brilliant mind and incredible journey of a forgotten 20th century genius. It is the story of Tomi Ungerer’s controversial life, told through his illustrations, words and actions. Highly praised in the 1950’s and 60’s as an author and illustrator, Mr. Ungerer’s works influenced a nation with much of it seen in the pages of Time, Life, & The New Yorker magazines. In the early 70’s at the peek of his popularity, Tomi chose to walk away from it all and left the United States. In production – France, Ireland, USA
Recording: A History of Recorded Music Video
Production began fall 2007
Produced by LRS Media.
Executive Producers: Quincy Jones, Phil Ramone, Larry Rosen
Produced by Brad Bernstein and Steven Dupler
Hosted and narrated by Phil Ramone
An eight part documentary series that explores the interaction between technology and music in creating sound recordings and how it influences musicians, producers and listeners. Begins with Thomas Edison inventing cylinder recording technology, the impact of American music on the world, how the music industry has evolved and the future of recording music.
Over 100 HD interviews include:
Billy Joel, Rick Rubin, Clint Eastwood, Pete Seeger, Phil Spector, Shawn Fanning, Stephen Soundheim, Harry Belafonte, Seymour Stein, Quincy Jones, Flea, John Pizzarelli, T.S. Monk, Michael Feinstein, Dr. Billy Taylor, Alan & Marilyn Berman, Dave Brubeck, Chuck D, Grand Master Flash, Thomas Dolby, Nora Jones, Clive Davis, Les Paul, Honeyboy Edwards, BB King, Rodger McQuinn, Smokey Robinson, Keb Mo, Kenny G, Herbie Hancock, Geoff Emerick, Jack Holzman, Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Donald Fagan, Paul Simon, Tommy Ramone, Gamble & Huff, Steve Jones, Little Anthony…
In production, due to air in Fall 2009
Discovery Channel: NYC: Inside Out
Production Fall 2008
Produced by Ricochet Television
Directed by Bobbie Birleffi
Imagine a 24-hour clock ticking down on the most charismatic city in the world... one that never sleeps... New York City, a 21st century mega-tropolis that thrives on cutting edge technology, "smart" infrastructure, intricate delivery systems and the proud people who wouldn't live or work anywhere else in the world. From the jobs that are dangerous and dirty to sublime and delicious, this is NYC: Inside Out. Shed Media US produces this new Discovery series, set to air in early 2010.
U.S.News & World Report: "Americas Best Leaders"
2006 - 2007
Produced by TV Gals
Series of short profiles on selected leaders and their contribution for a
better society.
Includes:
Michael J Fox - Michael J Fox Foundation
Michael Bloomberg - Mayor NYC
Joel Klein - Chancellor NYC Dept of Education
Nicholas Kristof - Columnist NY Times
Harold Varmus - President & CEO Sloan Kettering Caner Center & Nobel Prize
winner
Marilyn Carlson Nelson - CEO Carlson Cos.
Jacobs Pillow
Production began summer 2006
Produced by Moving Pictures.
Producers: Ron Honsa & Nan Pennmen
Documentary on Jacobs Pillow, the prestige’s 76 year old internationally acclaimed summer dance festival located in the Berkshire Mountains, Massachusetts. Started by modern dance pioneer Ted Shawn in 1931, it grew into an international summer dance festival & school, with rare and extensive onsite archives.
Interviews include:
Ella Baff (executive director) Suzanne Farrell, Mark Morris, Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham, Rasta Thomas, Joanna Haigood, Shantala Shivalingappa…
Dance Performances include:
Royal Danish Ballet, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Bill Irwin, Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Mark Morris Dance Group, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Bad Boys of Dance, Shantala Kuchipudi…
feature length doc, in production…
Fanya Heller
Production began spring 2007
Produced by On Screen Entertainment
Producers, Orly Wiseman & Nicky Silver
Directed by Ed Wiseman
Documentary on the life of Holocaust survivor Fanya Heller who wrote the book Love in a World of Sorrow depicting her life of survival in hiding in a small Ukrainian town and the choices she made to protect her family.
Fanya travels around the US and speaks to inner city high school student about the tough decisions they have to deal with on a daily basis.
Completed 2009
Sy Sternberg – NY Life CEO
Production began spring 2008
Produced by Bedford Street Productions
Executive producer & director Janet Bremwell Norman
Documentary on NY Life’s 10 year reigning Chairman & CEO Sy Sternberg. Looks at the life and career of this most important, powerful and influential man from his humble beginnings growing up in working class Brooklyn thru his rise in the corporate world, his self reinvention to become head of one of the oldest (163 years) and largest insurance companies in the world.
Completed 2009
Battleship New Jersey – 2007
30 min doc on the history of the Battleship New Jersey for use in the museum theater.
Produced by History Channel
Director of Photography HDTV – 24p
Bronx is Burning - 2006
Doc/ making of ESPN produced 8 hr mini series starring John Turtturo & Oliver Platt. Based on the book of the same name about NYC & The NY Yankee's durring 1977.
Director of Photography Digital video 24p
Jacobs Pillow - 2006 (work in progress)
Documentary about the famous summer dance program based in the Berkshires MA. Produced by Moving Pictures. Director of Photography Digital Video 24p
Plimoth Plantation Museum - 2005-06 1 hr Docu-drama.
Reenacted scenes shot on location in Plimoth MA for the Museum at Plimoth Plantation. Produced by A & E / History Channel.
Director of Photography HDTV 24p
Toots - 2006
Feature length Documentary about the life of Toots Shore - a famous saloon owner in NYC during the 1950's & 60's. Produced & Directed by Kristi Jacobson.
Additional Director of Photography Digital Video 24p
Across The Universe - 2005 -06
Documentary about Julie Taymor directing the feature film "Across the Universe" - a musical featuring all Beatles songs - to be released in 2007. Director of Photography Digital Video 24p
Be Real - 2005 -06 1hr
This documentary profiles Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered individuals living in major cities around the US and the impact they have on society. Co-produced by Allied Domecq & TV Gals.
Director of Photography Digital video 24p
Ek-Velt - 2004
(work in progress)
Third documentary from award winning" Bue Vinyl" producer/ director Judith Helfand.
Director of Photography Digital Video
What's Going On? -2004 30 min
"Conflict In Northern Ireland" SHOWTIME original docu-drama series hosted by Meg Ryan shot on location in Northern Ireland.
Co-produced by RCN Entertainment & the United Nations.
Director of Photography Digital Video
Colonial House -2003
Docu-drama / Reality series produced by multi award winning Wall to Wall Television (UK) for WNET Thirteen & Channel 4 International.
Additional 1rst & 2nd Unit DP Pal Digital Betacam 14x9
What's Going On? - 2003
"Girls Education in India" SHOWTIME original docu-drama series hosted by Sonia Braga. Shot on location in India.Co-produced by RCN Entertainment & the United Nations.
Director of Photography Digital Video
What's Going On? -2003 30 min
SHOWTIME original docu-drama series. Co-produced by RCN Entertainment & the United Nations.
Host wrap-arounds with Richard Gear & Lawrence Fishburn
Director of Photography Digital Video
What's Going On? - 2003 30 min
"Child Labor" Showtime original documentary series hosted by Susan Sarandon. Shot on location in Brazil.
Director of Photography - Digital Video
What's Going On? - 2002/3 30 min
"Poverty in America" Showtime original documentary series hosted by Tim Robbins. Produced by RCN Entertainment.
Director of Photography - Digital Video
What's Going On?- 2002 30 min
"Aides in the Caribbean" Showtime original documentary series. Hosted by Danny Glover Produced by RCN Entertainment. Shot on location in Trinidad.
Director of Photography - Digital Video
"Blue Vinyl" - 2001
Documentary about the vinyl industry US & Italy. Nominated for 2 Emmy's and winner at SUNDANCE for"Best Cinematography in a Documentary" Aired on HBO's America Undercover. Produced by Judith Helfand & Dan Gold.
Additional DP - Beta
"Dusk at the Drive-In" - 2000
Work in progress
Director of Photography - HDTV
"THE RING AND THE ROSE" - 1998-99 60min
Documentary about a Hassidic family of nine living in Crown Heights NY.
Produced by NHK
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"BLOWING IN THE WIND" - 1998 15min
This documentary short about Bob Dylan’s song - Blowing in the Wind, traces its roots. Shot in New York City’s Greenwich Village, This piece looks at many of the people and places that were relevant during the Beat scene hey day of the 1960’s. Interviews include club owners and musicians of that period such as Peter Yaro, Dave Van Ronk, Happy Tram, etc.
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"WISH OF A LIFETIME" - 1995 60min
This Documentary about Make A Wish Foundation tells the story of three terminally ill children and their granted wishes. Locations include: Anchorage Alaska, Key West, Seattle, Huston, Miniappolis, Montana.
Produced by Japan Broadcasting
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"NEW YORK: ON THE EDGE" - 1994-1996 14 episodes Video
This reality based TV series was the first of its kind. Co produced by Rebo Studio and Tokyo Broadcasting Systems, this program takes a hard gritty look at New York Cities underground societies. Directed and written by award winning directors such as Mark Levin, Steven Dupler, and Alison Elwood. Shot in High Definition Television, the 16:9 aspect ratio gives this series a uniquely cinematic look and feel.
One episode, "Rave On" about the underground rave scene was nominated for Best Short Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival in 1996. Special screening at the 1994 New York Film Festival along with many other awards including best short documentary at the IBC Festival in Amsterdam and a Astrolabium Award for best documentary at the International Electronic Cinema Festival in1995.
(See American Cinematographer, December 1995 Points East section).
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"CULTS IN AMERICA" - 1995 30min
This documentary looks at cults in America and the process of de-programming ex-cult members. Program includes former members of "Branch Davidians" from Waco Texas. Also included: Rick Ross, a professional cult de-programmer.
Co-produced by Rebo Studio & NHK
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"A PASSAGE TO VIETNAM" - 1994 30min
This documentary looks at Rick Smolin, who brings 70 world renowned photojournalists together to photograph modern day Vietnam, for the book " A Passage to Vietnam". Shot on location in Vietnam.
Co-produced by Rebo Studio & NHK
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS" - 1994 45min
This documentary looks at the international organization known as MSF or Doctors Without Borders. (Nobel Peace Prize Recipient 1999) Locations include a Refuge camp of 15000 people displaced from war in Azerbaijan (Russia) and head quarters in Paris and Bordeaux. Co-produced by Rebo Studio & NHK
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"CLEARWATER" - 1990 60min
This documentary is about the environmental group, "Clearwater Society". This group founded by folk singer Pete Seeger in the late 1960’s raises environmental awareness about the Hudson River. Includes interviews with Pete Seeger and performances by Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie. Co-produced by Rebo Studio & NHK
Director of Photography High Definition 16x9
"GRACING THE SKY" - 1993 45min
Docu–drama period piece about NYC during the Art Deco hay day of the 1920's. In this piece, a couple in 1920’s. Locations include: Empire State building, Chrysler building, Grand Central Terminal, AT&T building, Rockefeller Center, Rainbow Room, etc.
Lighting Director HDTV 16:9 NH
