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Here are film + theatre projects that I’ve been delighted to direct.
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Short Documentary — “Reopening”

I am delighted to share this short documentary that I have directed, produced, and written — “Reopening.” Information about the WORLD PREMIERE and other screenings is at the bottom of […]

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Virtual Table Read — “The Last Siren”

I was honored to be asked to DIRECT another virtual […]

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Webseries — “Bronx ‘ish Season 2”

I was so proud to serve as Producer and Co-director […]

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Virtual Table Read — “The Girl Scout”

“The Girl Scout” is a virtual table read of a […]

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Virtual Table Read — “Dead Man’s Cove”

“Dead Man’s Cove” was a virtual table read performed on […]

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The Thing — “The Family Jewels”

“The Family Jewels” was Episode 3 of The Thing, a live Zoom series created by Phil Odgen and co-produced by Linzmarie Schultz, that I had the honour of directing in […]

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LSL Life Docuseries — “Genesis”

“Genesis” is a short documentary that I produced and directed about a sweet young artist who plans to be an animal rescuer when she grows up. Genesis was born with […]

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LSL Life Docuseries — “Sophie”

“Sophie” is a short documentary that I produced and directed about a tomboy who loves to climb trees, ride bikes, teach her dog volleyball, and take on the state congress. […]

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LSL Life Docuseries — “Ethan”

“Ethan” is a short documentary that I produced and directed about a 5-year-old for whom hearing loss has not stopped him from having a great relationship with his parents, brother, […]

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LSL Life Docuseries — “CiCi”

“CiCi” is a short documentary that I produced and directed. CiCi was born with hearing loss but that didn’t stop her from pursuing dance, first as a hobby, and now […]

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LSL Life Docuseries — “Kamen”

“Kamen” is a short documentary that I produced and directed. Kamen’s family is from Bulgaria and they work to maintain many of their traditions here in the United States of […]

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LSL Life Docuseries — “Corlena”

“Corlena” is a short documentary that I produced and directed. Corlena’s family was adorable and just so fun to sit down with and get to know. They were warm and […]

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LSL Life Docuseries — “Maggie”

“Maggie” is a short documentary that I produced and directed. Maggie’s family was so warm and inviting. They were excited to share with us about their lives, their family, and their […]

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LSL Life Docuseries — “Zach”

“Zach” is a short documentary film that I produced and directed. Zach and his family welcomed us into their home and their lives to share their story of perseverance in the midst […]

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LSL Life Docuseries — “Dacie & Carlie”

“Dacie & Carlie” is a short documentary that I produced and […]

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Directing Reel 2018

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LSL Life Docuseries — “Morgan and Katie”

Here is the documentary short film, “Morgan and Katie” that I […]

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LSL Life Docuseries — “Maya”

Here’s another documentary short film, “Maya” that I have produced and directed. Maya and her family are adorable and were so welcoming when we took over their home to hang out […]

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LSL Life Docuseries — “Fletcher”

“Fletcher” – Producer / Director We all had a great time getting to know Fletcher and his huge family! The whole crew felt so welcomed into their home and their busy […]

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Short Film — “Kids History: Christmas Edition”

I produced, wrote, and directed this comedic Christmas short film […]

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Short Film — “Jerry & Diane”

Chris Domig and Margaret Copeland Hunter star in my not-so-romantic […]

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Short Short — “Sonnet #42” for the New York Shakespeare Exchange

I adapted and directed another sonnet for Shakespeare Exchange‘s The […]

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Short Short — “Sonnet #143” for the New York Shakespeare Exchange

I directed (adapted, shot, and edited) Sonnet 143 for Shakespeare Exchange‘s The Sonnet […]

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Short Play — “View from the Q”

I directed this short one-act play by Sharifa Williams called “The […]

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Short Film — “Sonny”

Sonny is a short film that I wrote in 2009 and produced and directed in 2010. It premiered in LA in 2013. Sonny is about a homeless man who squats […]

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Less Ado About Nothing

This is an hour-long one-act abridged adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing that I adapted, produced, and directed just before I got married (hence the different last name on the […]

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The Most Massive Woman Wins

Challenging, brutal, and hilarious. Four women of various shapes and sizes sit in the waiting room of a liposuction clinic exploring their perceptions of body image. I directed this fascinating […]

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Messiah Come Again

I wrote, produced, and directed this hour-long one-act musical. It’s a great script to celebrate Easter. Designed for three men, six women, and six to a dozen children, plus narrators, it […]

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Jesus

I wrote, produced, and directed this two-act musical Christmas pageant with cast of 34, ages 5 to 50. A mostly monologue-driven play about the birth of Christ, this play was […]

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Short Documentary — “Reopening”

Virtual Table Read — “The Last Siren”

Webseries — “Bronx ‘ish Season 2”

Virtual Table Read — “The Girl Scout”

Virtual Table Read — “Dead Man’s Cove”

The Thing — “The Family Jewels”

LSL Life Docuseries — “Genesis”

LSL Life Docuseries — “Sophie”

LSL Life Docuseries — “Ethan”

LSL Life Docuseries — “CiCi”

LSL Life Docuseries — “Kamen”

LSL Life Docuseries — “Corlena”

LSL Life Docuseries — “Maggie”

LSL Life Docuseries — “Zach”

LSL Life Docuseries — “Dacie & Carlie”

Directing Reel 2018

LSL Life Docuseries — “Morgan and Katie”

LSL Life Docuseries — “Maya”

LSL Life Docuseries — “Fletcher”

Short Film — “Kids History: Christmas Edition”

Short Film — “Jerry & Diane”

Short Short — “Sonnet #42” for the New York Shakespeare Exchange

Short Short — “Sonnet #143” for the New York Shakespeare Exchange

Short Play — “View from the Q”

Short Film — “Sonny”

Less Ado About Nothing

The Most Massive Woman Wins

Messiah Come Again

Jesus