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The Lost & Found
This is the trailer for a documentary on a rehabilitation facility called "Nanoom", which deals with Korean American's who had problems with drug addiction, violence and gang life. The center is located in one of the worst neighborhoods of Los Angeles and the directors believe "if they can stay sober here, they can stay sober anywhere". The full length documentaryis scheduled for release sometime around Christmas 2008. This is the trailer for a documentary on a rehabilitation facility called "Nanoom", which deals with Korean American's ... more
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Party Time!
A fun multimedia about going out and about at night.
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Slag
This is a short documentary on a major pollution issue in Southern California.
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Chris's Reality
This is a story of Chris's reality and his struggle to find peace in his life. Chris was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 4 years old. 3-5% of today's population is affected by ADHD/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This is a story of Chris's reality and his struggle to find peace in his life. Chris was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 4 years ... more
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Heavy Duty Lynn
Lynn's Heavy Duty Towing is open 24/7, towing everything from oil rigs to beached whales. The more difficult the tow, the more eager Lynn's is to take the job. Lynn Allen Menick, owner, sacrifices his 67 year old body and family life to keep up with the rigid demands of heavy duty towing. Lynn's Heavy Duty Towing is open 24/7, towing everything from oil rigs to beached whales. The more difficult the tow, the more ea... more
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Family Man
A story about Lou Provost and his struggles with age. Lou's story is unique and inspiring.
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China
An American born Chinese woman seeks to understand her heritage and the daily lives of the Chinese people in China.
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Science With Curves: Women in the Field
One woman's struggle in a career dominated by men. Her story touches on issues such as: lower salaries and juggling family and career that women in science have to face. One woman's struggle in a career dominated by men. Her story touches on issues such as: lower salaries and juggling family and c... more
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Second Chance
An American Airlines Pilot fell from the jetbridge and landed on his head. He was not expected to live but he made a full recovery.
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"A Better Tomorrow"
A former member of various prominent gangs in Southern California, whose brother was brutally gunned down over gang complications, prevails over life's hardships. Although forced to live on his own, his determination is what brings him through.
John has recently acquired his minister license from the Church of God in Christ; a christian denomination coordinated by Pst. George Brooks of Santa Barbara, Ca. He shares his testimony and the gospel of truth in an attempt to reach the lives of other gang members. His street ministry ("Santa Barbara Street Ministry") was established in early 2005. A former member of various prominent gangs in Southern California, whose brother was brutally gunned down over gang complications, pre... more -
PAIN KILLER
struggling with depression and alcohol is a full time job...let me tell you about my profession
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Ramiro's Story
Ramiro is an immigrant from Mexico who doesn't have papers to live in the U.S. This is his story about how he is overcoming this obstacle. Ramiro is an immigrant from Mexico who doesn't have papers to live in the U.S. This is his story about how he is overcoming this ... more
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Mina's Way
Overall, Mina has an interesting life full of highs and lows. He has great friends, a great disposition, and a great story to tell. He has challenges in his life may it be social, financial, cultural, or school-related. Although he seems to live double life, Mina has plenty of time to be Mina.
Mina looks like your average student. He is creative, witty, and wears American Eagle. However, there is more than meets the eye with this young man. Moving to California from Minnesota gave Mina more freedom to find himself and be the man he is inside on the outside.
From partying five nights a week to performing in drag, Mina will help us experience gay culture in Ventura, California. We will see the good, the bad, and the ugly in this film. This is a culture that many do not see.
Overall, Mina has an interesting life full of highs and lows. He has great friends, a great disposition, and a great story to tell. He has challenges in his life may it be social, financial, cultural, or school-related. Although he seems to live double life, Mina has plenty of time to just be Mina. Overall, Mina has an interesting life full of highs and lows. He has great friends, a great disposition, and a great story to tell. He... more -
Perfect
Ian Eaton has made a life of his own despite his Cerebral Palsy. Competing in the Golf Tournament at the 2008 Summer Special Olympic Games, Ian continues to live his "Perfect" life showing us that nothing is impossible. Ian Eaton has made a life of his own despite his Cerebral Palsy. Competing in the Golf Tournament at the 2008 Summer Special Olympic G... more
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Moving Out
Shawn McGinley is struggling to start his life over again after dropping out if school and relocating from Ventura, CA to San Diego, CA. Shawn started school at Brooks Institute last July and is now left with over $35,000 in debt after just one year at school. He must now go back to his old job of working in kitchens with the goal of starting a photography business in his future. Shawn McGinley is struggling to start his life over again after dropping out if school and relocating from Ventura, CA to San Diego, C... more
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Major Surf Threat
The Surfrider Foundation is constantly challenging the Transportation Corridor Agencys (TCA) plans to build a Toll Road through San Onofre State Park but makes questionable claims about impacts to the waves and environment that the road may cause. The Surfrider Foundation is constantly challenging the Transportation Corridor Agencys (TCA) plans to build a Toll Road through San O... more
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From the Couch to the Finish Line
This is the story of 2 underdog marathoners and their motivating coach who go them to the finish line of a marathon. it also shows the importance of mental strength overpowering physical strength to make it 26.2 miles. This is the story of 2 underdog marathoners and their motivating coach who go them to the finish line of a marathon. it also shows t... more
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Sun, Surf & Tombstones
Every Sunday Veterans for Peace put up thousands of crosses along the Santa Monica pier to represent lives lost in the war on Iraq.
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Daughter of Cancer
This is a personal documentary I made for a class assignment. It focuses on dealing with my mom's diagnois with breast cancer a few months ago and how things are now. This is a personal documentary I made for a class assignment. It focuses on dealing with my mom's diagnois with breast cancer a f... more
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The Slowdown
When your T*Mobile Sidekick keeps you super connected, life moves at a rapid pace.
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