PRODUCER
"Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up" --Jim Valvano
Cancer does not discriminate, it connects us all. This open was produced for ESPN to pay respect to all those fighting, surviving and dying from this awful disease in hopes of finding a cure through The V Foundation for Cancer Research.
Your Fight is Our Fight
AWARDS
Sports Emmy Nomination - Outstanding Open Tease (2016)
Sports Emmy Nomination - Outstanding Editing Short Form (2016)
Silver Sports Clio Award - Social Good (2016)
Silver Sports Clio Award - Social Media (2016)
Gold New York Festival - Sports Programing Promotion (2016)
PRODUCER - CREATIVE DIRECTOR - FIELD PRODUCER
"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." --Special Olympic Oath
When tasked with creating the image of sport at its purest form, one wouldn¹t go into an abandoned steel warehouse filled with endless amounts of dirt and mud. ESPN did exactly that, transforming a dilapidated environment into a colorful display of inspirational imagery from Special Olympic athletes. We wanted the viewer to feel the purity and presence of these athletes at every angle the camera pointed. The warehouse was filled with iconic Special Olympic pictures and moments that truly made you smile. Bright colors were used throughout the warehouse to make the set come to life.
The Special Olympics oath is simple. "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." Pop stars R5 lend us their hit song "Smile" as we celebrate the athletes who have taken this oath.
AWARDS
Sports Emmy Nomination, Art Direction (2016)
PRODUCER
Recording artist Andy Grammer lost his mother to cancer. He lent his time, a song, and his voice for the opening tease to V week. The result is an inspirational invitation to give— and it worked. Millions of dollars were raised for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, and until a cure is found, ESPN and the V Foundation will never give up.
AWARD
OUTSTANDING MUSIC DIRECTION - 2020 Sports Emmy Awards®
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PRODUCER
This essay won the Dick Schapp Award at the 2011 Sports Emmys. It was my job as a producer to do this script justice visually. Every single shot had to spark an emotion to make sure the words carried their weight. Truth, an example of brilliant writing, award winning editing and emotional shot selection.
AWARDS
Sports Emmy Award - Dick Schapp Award (2011)
PRODUCER
Every dawn is a chance to be someone we will remember. Each game of the 2014 World Cup offers this opportunity. To simply be remembered, a chance to write your own future and create your own legacy.
What will be your legacy?
PRODUCER
Change takes time.
Change does not happen over night. This open was created for the first Monday Night Football game in 2020. Change takes all walks of lives and this tease showcased just that.
PRODUCER
2017 SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE
Words are all around us; they define us, they mark the passage of time and bring meaning to the moments in our lives. What word will define your moment?
PRODUCER
"A story written in black ink on the white pages of history" -- Natalie Jowett
In working closely with writer Natalie Jowett a script was created that spoke to one individual, Lionel Messi, carrying an entire country, Argentina. Through careful shot selection, award winning editing and beautiful words, this piece came together for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
PRODUCER
"A game that gives us moments to cherish and life life lessons to follow forever"
Baseball is more than just a game. At a young age it can teach you the fundamental principals of life. The Little League World Series ended with an essay told through an older mans eyes and explained why baseball is much more than a game.
What cancer is to me is not what it is to you. We asked various walks of life to define what cancer is___. The answers were breathtaking, inspiring and gut-wrenching, proving yet again we must find a cure for this awful disease.
CREATIVE PRODUCER - FIELD PRODUCER
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AWARD
Silver Sports Clio Award - Social Good (2018)
MANAGING PRODUCER
Partnering with Disney+, Black is King and Beyoncé we produced an open to kick of the return of the 2020 NBA Season.
PRODUCER + DIRECTOR
The launch of the new ACC Network called for an opening piece that mirrored the scope of the network’s mission, and the full history of the conference. With “One Home”, ESPN accomplished that goal, as the viewer is taken around the country to visit the campuses, and back in time to relive the great moments of the ACC. The tease touches on the legendary athletes and coaches, the long winning legacies, and the deep rivalries. The pride and spirit of the ACC grows in the hearts of each school’s extended family. In the end, enduring values— on the playing field and in the classroom — are the connective tissue that makes the ACC Network, “One Home”.
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PRODUCER
How do you celebrate the 100th birthday of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and show all it has seen in last 100 years? Well, one needs to get creative and think about the people that have led this country the last 100 years. Using quotes from various Presidents of the Untied States, we take the viewer on a journey through time. Paralleling what was changing the American landscape and writing Indianapolis 500 history.
PRODUCER
The Chase for the Cup was heading west, where bull riding is second nature. With three races left in the season, many drivers are hanging on much like bull riders in a rodeo. Only one will hang on long enough to be crowned a NASCAR Cup Champion.
