I conceived of, scripted, shot and edited this Instagram “commercial” to reintroduce The Bell and Chalkbeat’s audience to P.S. Weekly, a podcast focused on education issues, for for its second season.
Social video
To capture student excitement for Civics for All Week, I worked with high school senior Katelyn on this reel, which quickly became one of The Bell’s most-shared Instagram videos. I came up with a shot list, remotely directed Katelyn, scripted the reel in her voice and edited the final video. I also reached out to Civics for All, a project of NYC Public Schools, to pitch the video as a collaborative co-post for additional reach.
I worked with the co-founders of a lifestyle brand focused on events and clothing to script, shoot and edit a vérité-style Reel for the launch of their brand’s first t-shirt, incorporating multiple rounds of notes and changes throughout the editing process.
Video for newspapers
On Friday nights, and most other days, Jaheem Washington is a performer. He’s the starting running back for the Palmetto Ridge football team, an integral part of one of the area’s most prolific offenses, and the co-center snare drum for the marching band, which he joins during halftime of games for its performances.
Produced for naplesnews.com, 2014
The family and loved ones of 2-year-old Savannah Hurst are devoted to bringing joy and love to her final days.
Produced for naplesnews.com, 2013