There is a difference about Chicago. The place we call home.
Here is the story of this unique city as told by her people.
Emmy Winner
(Writer. Director. Producer. Off line Editor. Music Supervisor. Post Production Supervisor. )
They serve and sacrifice. They make a difference in the world in which we all live.
This is to honor them.
(Writer. Director. Producer. Off line Editor. Music Supervisor. Post Production Supervisor. )
A good news story, an awesome promo and great love affair all often begin with a single spark. A singular moment, a seed or kernel that grows and becomes a thing of beauty. This promo seeks to illustrate that moment and the progression from genesis to fruition.
Inspired by the title sequence for Star Trek Discovery. Written, produced and directed by yours truly. (And I wrote this copy, too)
Emmy Winner
The most important word in weather forecasting - in weather is “Here”. What’s happening here? What’s headed here? When will it get here? In this fully animated spot for the CBS Chicago RealTime Weather brand, we demonstrate the importance of knowing the answers to all those “here” questions. And illustrate where that critical information is best found, here on CBS Chicago.
Promax Gold and Emmy Winner
Writer, Producer, Sound Mixer and Editor
Chicago is a unique, diverse and yes, complicated city with stories as rich and complex as the people who live here. I like hearing and sharing these stories. Stories that paint a deeper, more intimate, more complete picture of the world of Chicago.
I am proud to have produced and edited a docu-series entitled, “Stories 2 Tell” with some friends at CBS Chicago.
Please enjoy responsibly.
Pete Lisagor Award: Best Short Film Documentary
Emmy nominated
(Managing Executive Producer - Lead entire team consisting of Reporter/Host, producers, editors, photographer, graphic designer and art director. Writer. Off Line Editor. Music Supervisor.)
Inside the minds of some great reporters. Beautifully shot in slow motion and written to reveal an intimate portrait of news storytelling.
Emmy Winner for Writing
(Writer. Director. Producer. Editor. Music Supervisor. )
There is something about honest, plain talk. No spin. No bull. Just natural emotion. A simple conversation. Unfiltered truth.
There is just something about being REAL.
Please enjoy.
The quote by Arundhati Roy that begins this promo sums up the concept. The overused and frankly insulting notion that there are sectors of society that have no voice is simply not true. But it is (or should be) the mission of all media that all voices can be heard...or at least not ignored. The genesis for this idea was a play on the philosophical question, "if a tree falls in the woods and there is no one there to hear it, does it make a sound." Our thought was if someone has a story and there is no one there to tell it...Well, you get the picture.
Emmy nominated
What does CBS Chicago want for Christmas? Answers!
Answers to some of the biggest mysteries this side of the Island of Misfit Toys.
So please enjoy these holiday “investigations” written and produced with tongue in cheek and spiked egg nog on the brain.
CBS National Eye on Excellence Winner
Emmy nominated
(Writer. Director. Producer. Off line Editor. Music Supervisor. Tallest elf.)
A journey into the history of Black people in this country. We traveled from ancient Africa to modern America. Working with the incredible Mr. Ernest Crim III, we set out to take you beyond the lessons and factiods you may have been presented in school. And since there were 29 days in February this Black History Month, we brought you 29 Black History Facts You Probably Didn’t Learn in School. Plus a bonus, because you can never learn too much. Enjoy.
Focusing on Black History in the making. We take a look at some influential and inspirational figures making their mark right now.
(Writer. Director. Producer. Off line Editor. Music Supervisor. )
The struggle - the challenge of anyone producing promos for local news is saying something original and presenting it in a unique way. At least that’s one of the challenges.
The biggest challenge is not only convincing the audience that you have something that they cannot get anywhere else. But convincing them that it’s worth waiting for.
(Writer. Director. Producer. Off line Editor.)
Chicago is a unique, diverse and yes, complicated city with stories as rich and complex as the people who live here. I like hearing and sharing these stories. Stories that paint a deeper, more intimate, more complete picture of the world of Chicago.
I am proud to have produced and edited a docu-series entitled, “Stories 2 Tell” with some friends at CBS Chicago.
Please enjoy responsibly.
Emmy nominated
(Managing Executive Producer - Lead entire team consisting of Reporter/Host, producers, editors, photographer, graphic designer and art director. Writer. Off Line Editor. Music Supervisor.)
What do you do when you have a an intelligent, accomplished news anchor who is also an attorney with a law degree from an Ivy-league law school? Well, if you’re me and you also find out that she’s a Black belt, you put her in a promo and ask her to break some boards.
Yeah. That’s what you do.
(Writer. Director. Producer. Off line Editor. )
The News Special Report. The bread and butter of every local news station - especially during sweeps. In-depth investigations, exclusive interviews and content you must see to believe. An ultra important part of your news experience.
And the promos that draw audiences into these newscasts for these stories are just as important. Perhaps more so.
Here are a few that I’ve written and produced.
