PAST WORK
DRAMA
GREENWING
Director
A year in the life of a farm boy who befriends a cantankerous old Mississippi "river rat" and learns from him about wildlife on the river. A four season shoot in southern Minnesota. First release on PBS and subsequently syndicated on CBS and NBC.
Gold medal at New York International Film & TV Festival.
THE BREAKFAST CLUB
Director
After a night shift, a group of police officers meet for breakfast and swap stories about their concerns with Aids and how it affects their work. LRS Trimark for the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. Awards at Ohio, San Francisco, New York and Houston Festivals.
THE INVISIBLE HUD
Director
Dramatized situations explore the origins of pilot stress and show how flight crews can recognize and overcome the human factors which may jeopardize themselves, their aircraft and their passengers.
Merriam Productions for Transport Canada.
Golden Sheaf Award and Finalist at New York Film & TV Festival.
ROBIN STOP!
Director
Half-hour docu-drama explores the trials and tribulations of a seven year old boy withattention deficit syndrome and how through the care and understanding of his parents and teachers he learns to cope and eventually overcome ADD.
Linda Prichett Productions for Baton/CTV/Showcase series.
THE AFGHAN VIDEO PROJECT
Co-Director with Nelofer Pazira and producers Geoff Poapst, John Inns
A series of training videos to help improve management -employee relations in terms of communication, leadership skills.Produced in the Dari and Pashto languages.
Ampersand Productions / IPA Group for the Government of Afghanistan
PUT THE CHILD FIRST
Director/Editor
Traces the experience of three children who have suffered physical and/or sexual abuse and the ways in which parents, guardians and care-givers can help them overcome the potentially devastating consequences.
Ampersand Productions for Canadian Council on Children & Youth
DOCUMENTARY
THE GREAT CANADIAN FOOD SHOW
Director/Editor
Definitely not another cooking show! This 13 part series is a celebration of all that is delicious and glorious in the Canadian pantry - a voyage from coast to coast to discover the best, the oldest, the newest and weirdest about what we eat and drink.
Sound Venture/Chris Knight Productions for CBC TV / Food Network.
WHEN THE HARVEST IS GOLDEN
Producer/Director
Three part series about the rice industry in South-East Asia.Shot with a Malaysian crew in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Released in English, Bahasa, Thai and Tagalog
Ampersand Productions for ASEAN, Kuala Lumpur
THE RIGHT TO BE YOU
Director
Five part series for television about systemic discrimination on the basis of sex, race, and physical disabilities.
Hosted by Anais Granofski of "Degrassi High".
Carleton Productions for the Canadian Rights and Liberties Federation.
SEEDS OF CHANGE
Director
Internationally respected activist and promoter of plant diversity Pat Mooney takes hard look at our food resources and the plight of farmers in developing countries - the source of many of our traditional foods.
Carleton Productions / International Development Research Centre.
DIEPPE - TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH
Director/Producer
One hour television special based on the book by Brigadier General Denis Whitaker. A personal account by one who fought in the tragic Dieppe raid and survived to investigate the reasoning behind this controversial event of World War II.
Ampersand Productions for Baton Broadcasting/CTV.
WETLANDS - CRADLES OF LIFE
Director/co-writer
Half-hour television. Explores the rich diversity of life-forms found in marshes, bogs and fens as well as the interdependence between wetlands and humans.
Carleton Productions for the Canadian Museum of Nature / CTV.
DNA AND DOLLARS
Director/Editor/Co-writer
An exploration of the science, business and ethics of human genetic research including patents on human DNA, medical privacy and cloning.
Ampersand Productions for Vision TV, SCN TV and Access TV.
Distribution: National Film Board of Canada
FESTIVAL EXPRESS
Assembly Editor
Feature documentary with Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, The Band as they travel across Canada, jamming on the train between live concerts in Toronto, Winnipeg and Calgary.
Producer: Gavin Poolman
REMEMBRANCE DAY
Director
With Bryan Adam's song, this rock video bridges the gap between youth and the annual ritual of Remembrance Day.
Bronze Award in New York Film & TV Festival
(behind Gold and Silver winners Elton John and Mike Oldfield).
IN CONCERT
Director
Uses music as a metaphor to convey the idea of collaboration. Includes the performance of a thirty-two piece classical orchestra.
Merriam Productions for the Canadian Payments Association.
Silver Award, New York International Film & TV Festival.
MUSIC FOR LIFE
Writer/Director/Editor
A portrayal of the techniques and philosophy of the Merriam School of Music, Oakville – one of the best and biggest private music schools in Canada.
COMMERCIALS
TRAVEL MANITOBA
Director
Four thirty second spots for the Manitoba Department of Tourism.Production involved twenty-two shooting days with eighty actors.
Credo Group for Westcom Advertising.
ON Y CROIT
Director
Three fifteen second spots illustrate growth, lifestyles and a sense of pride in the City of Gatineau, Quebec.
Agence Publicom for Ville de Gatineau.
Awards at Lyon Festival and Mercury Awards, New York.
DEGRASSI TALKS
Director
Promo for CBC series of the same name.
MTR Productions for McKim Advertising.
In addition to the above, we have worked with co-producer colleague Geoff Poapst in literally hundreds of documentary shorts that celebrate the life and times of Canadians who have made a significant contribution to the arts, science, business, education and the volunteer sector.