If you don’t know Jake Shimabukuro, you will shortly. Simply one of the most engaging solo musical virtuosos on the stage today. Taking a simple four string instrument, the Ukulele to the most complex and sublime heights. I have served as a contributing Cinematographer on this long form documentary forthcoming in 2011. The production has taken us to both coasts of the US, Hawaii and Japan.
Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey, has officially entered into editorial phase. Editing a film is a lot of work and requires dinero. Be a part of manifesting this film, make a contribution. The Democratization of Venture Capitol is the newest innovation in viral marketing. It’s time for the public to vote with their resources. Click on the logo to learn more about the film.
DP: Vicente Franco films Arnel, walking down the street in Olongapo
Check out Lowell Bergman’s latest investigative report, revealing the problems in the US death investigation system. I served as the location sound recordist for a number of the interviews.
Here are some production stills I dug up from a shoot a little while ago. The shoot was for Nat Geo TV, for a show called WOW. Photo Credits: Ming Louie.
Filming the Shaolin Monks at Crissy Field in San Francisco, with DP, Dan Krauss
Filming at the San Francisco Circus School with DP, Lincoln Else and producer Tobie Louie.
After a successful and extended run at Berkeley Rep, American Idiot looks Broadway bound. Producer Director extraordinaire Doug Hamilton brought together an Academy recognized crew to document the behind the scenes action around the musical and their recording sessions. I was just a small part of the action offering my location sound services for a number of days.
This story was a collaboration between PBS Newshour, The Center for Investigative Reporting, New York Times and University of California, School of Journalism, IRP Fellow Ryan Gabrielson. I had the honor of serving as the Location Sound Recordist for the interviews presented in this piece.
LOST AND FOUND: LEGACY OF USS LAGARTO, was nominated in many categories at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Midwest Chapter. I served as a contributing DP on the program. Read more about the Lagarto and the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Take a peek at the sample on you tube:
http://www.everymansjourney.com/
Touring with a rock band is everyone’s adolescent dream, the screaming fans stadiums packed full of eager faces. What became apparent is the sacrifices that these performers and their support staff make to put these shows on. The story of Neal Schon’s discovery of Arnel Pineda is an amazing testament to the perseverance of dreams. I’ve been involved with this project for over a year, please check out the trailer on the site and give to the cause.
CAAM presented the 2010 San Francisco Asian American Film Festival in March of this year. Over the years they’ve asked me to shoot various things for them here is a selection of videos presented on their site. Check out their Youtube page as Well.
PBS, NOVA will be re-airing Ocean Animal Emergency, May 26th, check your local listings or click on the link.
