New York, NY, USA
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Jake is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker. He believes in teamwork and big ideas. He is resourceful and knows how to solve problems. He specializes in documentary and unscripted narrative content, working with real humans to share their stories.
On November 25th 2016, Cuban leader Fidel Castro died at age 90. Castro shaped Cuban identity and culture, and his policies will impact citizens for decades to come. We spoke with Cuban millennials during our visit to try and get an understanding of their feelings on Castro, and the government's imposed 9-day mourning.
Produced for Bleacher Report
Coss Marte used to make $2 million dollars a year selling cocaine in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Now, he's back in the same neighborhood selling fitness and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
In 2021, Buffalo was granted their first-ever wheelchair football team. This documentary follows the team as they compete in their first tournament, and the players find purpose in high-impact competition. The film premiered in July and has gotten distribution with PBS locally and nationally.
Produced for BRIC TV
In response to rising instances of overdose, some folks are responding to substance use with compassion. Drug education specialists collect used sharps around New York City, and distribute fentanyl strips and clean supplies. We hear from families who have been affected by stigma. Author Maia Szalavitz talks about the policies that have emphasis on enforcement over harm reduction.
Produced for Major League Baseball
No country produces more Major Leaguers per square mile than the tiny island of Curaçao. During the winter of 2020, we explored how baseball arrived on the island and the stars who led its surge in popularity.
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