video portfolio
I was about 11-years-old when I first picked up a video camera and started "directing" movies. My short features usually starred our Rhodesian Ridgeback, Dreyfus, a senior pup who endured many costume changes and production fiascos. Understandably, I was eventually “fired” and moved on to other interests.
Nearly a decade later, I picked up a camera again. This time with a greater appreciation for the power of visual storytelling and photojournalism. Today, my video portfolio includes short documentaries, broadcast-style features, along with video clips that showcase specific skills. Unless otherwise noted, I produced, shot, and edited the videos shared.
Short-Form Stories
Winter's Eve 2023 with Accokeek Foundation
Join Accokeek Foundation as they transform their Colonial Farm into a magical evening filled with sparkling lights, warm apple cider, silly goats, loud sheep and cuddly cows.
Falling for the Trails with We Be Walkin'
Join Esthanette Reid and Brittney Ainsworth, the co-founders of We Be Walkin', for a stroll at the United States National Arboretum.
Anacostia Coordinating Council's 30th Annual Boat Ride
Jump aboard the Odyssey with Anacostia Coordinating Council to celebrate their 30th annual boat ride!
At the Headwaters: Raingardens and Stormwater
Anacostia Riverkeeper, Shorb Landscaping and Sandy Spring Friends Meeting (Quakers) team up to install rain gardens that help retain water, prevent flooding on site, and reduce damage to the Anacostia watershed.
D.C. Youth go Camping in Shenandoah National Park- Diversity in the Parks
Non-profits Groundwork Anacostia and Groundwork Richmond take their youth on an adventure of a lifetime in Shenandoah National Park.
Green Muslims: Our Deen is Green
Join Green Muslims for a day-trip to Hard Bargain Farm near George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. Through hands-on experiences, youth learn about sustainability and its connection to Islam.
Buzzard Point Residents Testify Against Superior Concrete
Buzzard Point residents and partners testified against Superior Concrete Inc. at a public hearing hosted by D.C. Department of Energy and Environment, amid ongoing air quality and public health concerns.
D.C. Co-op Impact Grant - reactions from awardees
This video shows the reactions of awardees as they were notified of receiving funding during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Aveune Main Street Grant 2020 Awardees
Grant recipients share the impact of the Minnesota Avenue Small Business Resilience Fund.
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Lily & Cultural Festival
The Lotus and Water Lily Festival is an annual event celebrating the profusion of flowers at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and their cultural significance across the globe.
Women's March on Washington 2017
In 2017, thousands of people across the nation and globe gathered in Washington, D.C. to protest the Trump administration. Here's why.
No Potomac Pipeline Encampment
Nathan Ackerman and I break down the No Potomac Pipeline campaign and encampment.
Concern over TransCanada Pipeline at Chesapeake Bay Executive Meeting
Elected officials from Mid-Atlantic states joined top EPA officials in Annapolis for the annual Chesapeake Executive Council meeting. Environmental groups speak out about ongoing threats to the Bay.
Anacostia Unplugged: a documentary series
In 2015, I produced a series of videos exploring how going outside was saving lives, preserving the environment, and empowering communities along the Anacostia River.
Skills & Techniques
Bubbles with Andrea Durán
An example of a video sequence.
Storytime with Keelin Brown
Graduate journalism student Keelin Brown reads Good Night Moon in this video sequence.
Skills: video sequencing.
Feliz Halloween with Andrea Durán
University of Maryland graduate student Andrea Durán spreads some joy by chalking on campus on the eve of Halloween and the Day of the Dead.
Skills: video sequencing, audio.
Dinner with the Doggos
My life with the dogs. I aim to serve.
Skills: video sequencing, audio.
Longer Form Videos
The Untold Stories at Buzzard Point
This is a (very) rough, unfinished version of a documentary produced as an outreach & educational tool to spread awareness of ongoing air pollution and public health concerns amid rapid development in Washington, D.C.
Changing Climate, Changing CIties
University of Maryland graduate student Andrea Durán spreads some joy by chalking on campus on the eve of Halloween and the Day of the Dead.
Skills: video sequencing, audio.
2015 Interview with the Honorable Secretary Hammack
The largest energy consumer on the planet says it’s going “net zero” in energy and water use. Listen to Green Connections host Joan Michelson’s engaging and informative interview with the point person: Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment.
Reels for Social Media
*I edited pre-existing footage shot by Brandire Agency.