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The Citizen Scientist

A short documentary profile of how Steven Chu, a high school drop out and young disappointment of his family, ultimately turned his curiosity for science and improving the world into an esteemed career as a Stanford professor, a U.S. Secretary of Energy and Nobel Prize winner.  ROLE: Editor

Judging Juries

This short documentary focuses on the urgent need to diversify juries in California and across the U.S. where there are often few or no Black or Latinx jurors seated. Many low-income jurors cannot afford to serve since juror pay in California is only $15/day. This film spotlights the work of Alameda County Public Defender Brendon Woods and others working to…

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NOVA – Weathering the Future

This PBS feature documentary explores the dramatic impacts the U.S. is experiencing from a changing global climate. It profiles those on the front lines who are fighting back – innovating solutions, marshaling ancient wisdom, and developing visionary ideas – to help all of us adapt in the years ahead. – ROLE: Editor

Our Beautiful Planet – Saving Our Shores

Our Beautiful Planet is a series of short climate science documentaries designed to spark curiosity and increase understanding of how the world works. USGS Geologist Patrick Barnard has spent years investigating the risks to communities along the Pacific coastline of North America. ROLE: EDITOR

Our Beautiful Planet – Fire on the Mountain

Our Beautiful Planet is a series of short climate science documentaries designed to spark curiosity and increase understanding of how the world works. "Fire on the Mountain" follows Ecologist Hugh Safford who studies the under appreciated chaparral ecosystems and how they respond the growing threat of wildfires. ROLE: EDITOR

Our Beautiful Planet – After the Flames
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Our Beautiful Planet – Mosquito Menace

Our Beautiful Planet is a series of short climate science documentaries designed to spark curiosity and increase understanding of how the world works. Mosquito Menace explores how a changing climate will affect diseases spread by mosquitos around the globe. ROLE: EDITOR

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The Conversation: About COVID Vaccines

I edited six videos in a series of "conversations" with Black and Latinx doctors and nurses about the COVID vaccines. Produced by the Kaiser Family Foundation and directed by Jacob Kornbluth. ROLE: EDITOR

Jim McSilver is driven to tell visual stories that move and engage audiences.

Whether producing, directing, writing or editing, he loves collaborating to bring new visions
and compelling ideas to the screen.

His production and post experience ranges from documentaries to fiction feature films, corporate and commercials
to video installations and immersive experiences. He specializes in tackling complex storytelling
and editorial challenges with creative solutions that inspire audiences.