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Defining Courage - A Live Performance Documentary
Defining Courage is a journey into the legacy of the Nisei Soldier, Americans of Japanese ancestry who served in the segregated military units of the 100th IB, 442nd RCT, MIS, and 522nd FAB. Considered the greatest fighting units in American military history, most have never heard their extraordinary stories. Appearances from Honolulu to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. have shared this story with more than 10,000 live viewers with world class musicians and singers.
Doctor Who Am I - Feature Documentary
An infamous Doctor Who screenwriter is reluctantly dragged back into the American Whoniverse, in this funny and moving documentary about finding family in the unlikeliest of places.
Documentary News Stories, Tokyo and Fukushima, Japan
We received permission via special invitation from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to travel to Tokyo and Namie, Fukushima to document a series of stories relating to the upcoming Olympic Games, the focus on hydrogen fuel in Japan and the impact of Covid on this island nation. Stories began airing July 23rd in Los Angeles and were broadcast by ABC affiliates around the country.
Stories of the Nisei with David Ono, ABC News
A series of special features documenting the experiences of the Nisei, the Japanese-American soldiers from the 100th battalion and 442nd regiments during World War II. Footage was also used to create an exhibit for the National Army Museum recently opened in the DC area.
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FACEism Series was awarded a 2021 LA Area Emmy for News Series
- FACEism: The segregated Japanese-American unit that rescued the 'Lost Battalion' during WWII
- FACEism: Japanese-American World War II veteran receives a hero's welcome in French village he helped liberate
- The heroic story of Sadao Munemori, LA native and WWII Medal of Honor recipient
- Evergreen Cemetary Hero, The heroic story of Sadao Munemori, LA native and WWII Medal of Honor recipient; 2020 LA Area Emmy Winner
Published Films, Shorts and Projects
Bar America - Feature Film
Bar America is the story of two best friends – Hank and Charlie – who face losing each other and the show that has made them hometown celebrities when a conniving duo sees a way to strike it rich by destroying everything these two buddies have built.
BarAmericaMovie.com | IMDB
On Your Wings - Iron & Wine
A music video set to the song On Your Wings by the talented Iron & Wine. Filmed originally as a short with dialogue, this was recut and set to what was originally the ending credits music.
On Your Wings on Amazon | Our Endless Numbered Days on iTunes
Behind Lovelace - Extras Featurette
Compilation of interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and other content published with the feature film Lovelace (2013) starring Amanda Seyfried and Peter Sarsgaard and directed by Oscar-winning duo Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman.
Where I'm Calling From - Short Film
Trailer for the short film 'Where I'm Calling From' based on the Raymond Carver story. Directed by Riley Gibson and produced by Olympia Film Collective.