IYF:(RE)connecting Youth

Writer/Director/Producer

2017

How can movement-based training help nurture greater confidence, self-awareness, and connection among vulnerable youth? Leaders from Rede Cidadã (Brazil) share their holistic youth employability training model with Youth Empowerment Project (New Orleans, LA).

 

FILM LOUISIANA

Writer/Director/Producer

2016-2017

The Louisiana film industry experienced a major decline in 2015 and 2016 due to changes the State Legislators made to the tax incentives. These videos were created as part of a campaign to show the negative impact these measures had on the States economy. They were critical in getting Senate Bill 254 passed which will bring back incentives to the State’s film program.

 

STRONG CITY

Writer/Director/Producer

2017

In 2015, Tulane Medical student Peter Gold was shot and nearly killed while stopping a kidnapping. This life-changing event led Peter and his best friends to create his organization Strong City. Their mission is to raise funds for youth programs that prevent cycles of violence.

 

GEORGE TOCA

Writer/Director/Producer

2017

George Toca was released from Angola State Prison after serving over 30 years for a murder he did not commit. He received no compensation for time served. George and his friends began a campaign to raise money, so George can start his own business.