THE NEW YORK TIMES | 175th BIRTHDAY + NEW YEAR'S EVE 2026
A short historical montage for The New York Times, screened live in Times A\Square on New Years' Eve 2026
Year: 2025
Role: Director
Editor: Kristin Bye
Producer: Paul McGuire
Running Time: 1 minute
To inaugurate the coming 175th birthday year of The New York Times in 2026, as well as its vivid formative history in Times' Square and creation of the annual New Years' Eve ball drop tradition, this short, cinematic montage was created to depict the rich history of independent journalism of the New York Times and its growth from its namesake Times Square to its world-spanning presence, today and tomorrow. This film was premiered live on the Times Square jumbotrons and on broadcast television, with an in-person introduction by The New York Times chairman and publisher, A.G. Sulzberger as part of the celebratory 2026 New Years' Eve global broadcast.
JORDI SAVALL AT CARNEGIE HALL
A rare profile of Catalan viol master and music historian Jordi Savall. (Screening link available by request.)
Year: 2026
Role: Director, Editor
Producer: Judith Mizrachy
Cinematographer: Nelson Hume
Running Time: 17.5 minutes
Catalan conductor, composer, performer and music historian, Jordi Savall is perhaps the greatest living interpreter and historians of early music. Additionally – and almost singlehandedly – Savall has brought about the worldwide revival of music for the viola da gamba (including it's prominent role in the highly-acclaimed film by Alain Corneau, "Tous les matins du monde"). At age 83, Savall argues passionately about the power of music to bridge cultures and overcome differences. Though profiled twice by Alex Ross on the pages of the New Yorker ("The King of Spain", "The Quiet Man"), and in The New York Times, most American music listeners have never heard his name. He is a phenomenon throughout Europe, however, and the recipient of countless prizes and distinctions, including the UNESCO Artist For Peace Award. This rare English-language portrait, filmed in the historic archives at Carnegie Hall, features Savall in intimate and personal conversation: reflecting on his life's work, his singular instrument, and - perhaps most importantly - his unshakeable belief in the power of music to find connection, compassion and understanding.
JOEL GOODMAN SHORT FILMS – AN EXQUISITE MOMENT
Series of short films capturing the album's improvised recording sessions at The Power Station, NYC.
Role: Director, Producer, Editor
Cinematographer: Ben Wolf
Running Time: (various)
Special guests Randy Brecker (flugelhorn, trumpet), Brandee Younger (harp), Lisa Fischer (vocals), John Patitucci (bass), and Philippe Saisse (piano, vibes, marimba) join an A-team core group consisting of Donny McCaslin (saxophones), Eric Harland (drums), Adam Rogers (guitar), Mino Cinélu (percussion), Scott Colley (bass) and Goodman himself on keyboards and bass.
MICHELLE GOLDBERG PROFILE
Short piece on Opinion writer Michelle Goldberg for The New York Times.
Role: Director, Producer, Editor
Cinematographer: Jonathan Schwarz
Format: New York Times website release
Running Time: 3:01
"YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY" (Season One)
Role: Producer, Cinematographer
Camera: Canon C300
Broadcast: Showtime
Format: 9-part documentary series
Recipient of 2014 Emmy Award for "Outstanding Documentary of Nonfiction Series"
As "Years of Living Dangerously" was still being developed, I joined creators David Gelber and Joel Bach to edit a sizzle – or pitch – reel for the project. Months later, executive producers James Cameron, Jerry Weintraub and Arnold Schwarzenegger joined the project and the show was picked up by Showtime. Production began in Fall 2012, and I produced stories in the Chilean Andes and in NYC following the impacts of Hurrican Sandy: Staten Island and The Rockaways. For those stories, and a number of other stories, I also contributed additional cinematography.
EPISODE THREE – "RISING TIDE"
Role: Producer, Cinematographer
Camera: Canon C300 & 5D
Location: Staten Island
Correspondent: Chris Hayes
We spent a lot of time in The Rockaways and Staten Island after Hurricane Sandy hit. The destruction our crews witnessed along the Rockaway Pennisula and on the shores of the Raritan Bay is impossible to describe. One of the most difficult and tragic stories of all was that of Staten Island resident Pat Dresch, who's harrowing story we told up close. I spent a lot of time with Pat, and still cannot comprehend how something so tragic could happen to such a good and gentle person.
EPISODE NINE – "MOVING A MOUNTAIN"
Our crew followed Paul Mayewski, one of the world's foremost climate scientists, and his research team to the top of a volcano near the border of Chile and Argentina called Tupangatito. There, at roughly 20,000ft, sits a glacier with scientific clues to past climate events going back, in some cases, over 100,000 years. This was without doubt one of the most difficult experiences of my life! I was in continued awe at the skill and strength of the scientists and local arrieros (cowboys) who helped us – and in equal awe of the enormous risks under which scientists like Paul and his team do their critical work.
SCIENTIST PROFILES
NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
I've partnered with NYAS to direct, produce and edit a series of profiles on the annual recipients of the
New York Academy of Sciences & Takeda Innovators in Science Awards. Each year, two scientists
from around the world are recognized for their groundbreaking research - a Senior Scientist and an Early-Career Scientist.
DR. BOB SCHREIBER (2023)
Role: Director, Producer, Editor
Client: The New York Academy of Sciences
Location: Washington University, St Louis
Running Time: 4:16
Website: www.nyas.org
DR. ELHAM AZIZI (2023)
Role: Director, Producer, Editor
Client: The New York Academy of Sciences
Location: Columbia University, NYC
Running Time: 3:58
Website: www.nyas.org
DR. JEFFREY GORDON (2022)
Role: Director, Producer, Editor
Client: The New York Academy of Sciences
Location: Washington University, St Louis
Running Time: 5:19
Website: www.nyas.org
DR. ELAINE HSIAO (2022)
Role: Director, Producer, Editor
Client: The New York Academy of Sciences
Location: UCLA
Running Time: 4:56
Website: www.nyas.org
DR. ADRIAN KRAINER (2020)
Role: Director, Producer, Editor
Client: The New York Academy of Sciences
Location: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Running Time: 5:03
Website: www.nyas.org
DR. JEONG HO LEE (2020)
Role: Director, Producer, Editor
Client: The New York Academy of Sciences
Location: Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST)
Running Time: 5:44
Website: www.nyas.org
DR. MICHELE DE LUCA (2019)
Role: Director, Producer, Editor
Client: The New York Academy of Sciences
Location: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Running Time: 6:23
Website: www.nyas.org
DR. SHRUTI NAIK (2019)
Role: Director, Producer, Editor
Client: The New York Academy of Sciences
Location: New York University, School of Medicine
Running Time: 4:48
Website: www.nyas.org