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EDITOR

of documentaries, fiction and corporate videos

Award-winning editing – bringing together technical know-how, attention to detail and creative artistry

Jim focus intently on rhythm, pacing and dynamic visuals, but always in the service of good storytelling. His writing background helps in developing strong story structure by unearthing hidden drama and cutting excess.

He also brings extensive motion graphics, color correction and sound mixing experience to allow productions to shine.

 

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NOVA logo with Weathering the Future title over serious gray thunder clouds.
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

Judging Juries

This award-winning 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.  Directed by Abby Ginsberg. ROLE: Co-Producer and Editor

Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area

The Autism Society SF Bay Area has an important mission, but had limited budget and resources. Leaning heavily into the passion of the organization and the families involved, we were able to collaborate to tell the story of how the Society helps solve challenges faced by Bay Area families. ROLE: Producer, Director, Editor

From Diagnosis to Advocacy: Kristin’s Story

One from a series of stories for BioMarin about patients looking for therapeutics for complex and rare diseases. Directed by Stephanie Berger. ROLE: Editor

KK’s Journey with Achondroplasia

One from a series of stories for BioMarin about patients looking for therapeutics for complex and rare diseases. Directed by Stephanie Berger. ROLE: Editor

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

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

Waging Change

Waging Change is a feature documentary that shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by restaurant workers trying to feed their families off tips and the struggle to raise the federal minimum wage for tipped workers beyond the current $2.13 an hour. Directed by Abby Ginzberg. ROLE: Editor Waging Change appeared at DOC NYC and is currently screening at film festivals across the country. http://wagingchange.com

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

Gilead COMPASS Initiative

A series of videos about a 10-year, $100 million partnership with community-based organizations working to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Southern United States. All the videos are at https://www.gilead.com/responsibility/compass  Produced by SJB Productions ROLE: Editor

USA Hockey – Building A Passion For Sports
This promotional video explains how USA Hockey puts kids first with age-appropriate development programs. Produced by Brilliant Global Communication
ROLES: Producer, Director, Editor
Tiffany Austin’s “Unbroken” EPK

An introduction to the new album by Jazz vocalist and lyricist, Tiffany Austin, featuring a stellar cast of jazz veterans, including pianist Cyrus Chestnut, bassist Rodney Whitaker, and drummer Carl Allen. ROLE: Editor

Evofem Biosciences – Save the Date

Evofem wants healthcare investors to Save the Date for the he Sexiest Meeting of 2020 in this tongue in cheek comedy video starring the Evofem CEO. Produced by SJB Productions ROLE: Editor

Regional Park Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Event Video

To celebrate the Regional Park Foundation's 50th anniversary of supporting the East Bay Regional Parks, they commissioned this high-energy video tribute. ROLE: Producer & Editor

Gilead: Environment

A profile of Gilead Science's environmental focus on their Foster City campus. Produced by SJB Productions. ROLE: Editor

Oakland Undercurrent Swim Team & School

A short promo video made in conjunction with a longer documentary on youth sports development for Brilliant Global Communications. Roles: Director, Editor & Producer

Oakland Originals: Tim Monroe

One of a series of short documentaries that unearth the artists, musicians, thinkers and do-ers that make Oakland, California a uniquely vibrant and thrilling community. Screened for more than 4 months before feature films at the historic Grand Lake Theater and at numerous festivals and screenings. Role: Producer, Director, Writer, Editor

Gilead Quality Assurance

An overview of the career opportunities and employee culture in Gilead's Quality Assurance division. Produced by SJB Productions. ROLE: Editor

Remembering Mandela: Long Road to Qunu

A humorous and moving account of an African woman’s journey across South Africa to Nelson Mandela’s burial. For AJ+ Role: Editor

Oakland Originals: Asiya Wadud

One of a series of short documentaries that unearth the artists, musicians, thinkers and do-ers that make Oakland, California a uniquely vibrant and thrilling community. Screened for more than 4 months before feature films at the historic Grand Lake Theater and at numerous festivals and screenings. Role: Producer, Director, Writer, Editor

Oakland Originals: Michael Christian

One of a series of short documentaries that unearth the artists, musicians, thinkers and do-ers that make Oakland, California a uniquely vibrant and thrilling community. Screened for more than 4 months before feature films at the historic Grand Lake Theater and at numerous festivals and screenings. Role: Producer, Director, Writer, Editor

Manifest Destiny: Monsters to Destroy
An excerpt from the 90-minute documentary – the third and final part in a series about U.S. foreign policy. For national PBS and international broadcast. Produced by Sharon Wood for Lucasfilm.

Role: Editor
Intel Environmental Excellence Award documentary

This short documentary for Intel features two of their environmental excellence award winners describing how they helped the tech giant go green. Role: Creative Director Writer & Editor

Smithsonian Channel’s “Aerial America: Idaho”

Each episode of the Smithsonian Channel's broadcast television series, Aerial America, tells the story of a different U.S. state through stunning visuals from the air. This one-hour episode highlights Idaho's dramatic history. Production Company: Tusker Television Role: Editor

Blau Jeans

An award-winning feature documentary on the influence of American popular culture in Berlin, and Germany's 60-year love-hate relationship with all things American. The film chronicles from Post WWII to contemporary united Germany.  Directed by Meaghan Kimball. ROLE: Editor and Co-Producer

Olympic Highlights

Part of a series of high-energy videos for the Coca Cola Olympic pavilion in Beijing, featuring historical and current Chinese Olympians. Produced by Video Arts. ROLE: Editor

The Best Intentions: The Treaty of Versailles

A 30-minute historical documentary about the dramatic events surrounding the signing of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I and the historical ramifications that echo to this day. Produced by Lucasfilm for the Young Indiana Jones documentary series. Produced by Greg Sirota. ROLE: Editor

Oakland Originals: Vanessa “DJ Agana” Solari Espinoza

One of a series of short documentaries that unearth the artists, musicians, thinkers and do-ers that make Oakland, California a uniquely vibrant and thrilling community. Screened for more than 4 months before feature films at the historic Grand Lake Theater and at numerous festivals and screenings. Role: Producer, Director, Writer, Editor

NetApp: Sludge Monster

The second of two multi-camera comedy videos highlighting NetApp's product's ability to recover from disaster. Produced by Pacific Media. Role: Editor

Reach for it!

A montage of Coca-Cola spots featuring Chinese Olympians. Part of a series of high-energy videos for the Coca Cola Olympic pavilion in Beijing. Produced by Video Arts. ROLE: Editor

Synaptics Forcepad

A design, graphics and keying intensive edit for a new technology launch. Produced by Pacific Media. Role: Editor & Motion Graphics Artist

Invitae: You’re part of the solution

A short promotional video for a startup genetics testing company. Produced by SJB Productions. ROLE: Editor

Gilead Annual Review

A straight-forward talking-head corporate video. Produced by SJB Productions Role: Editor

Flummox & Friends: Wanda vs. Wanda vs Wanda

An excerpt from a short comedic video from a web series that teaches kids on the autism spectrum how to overcome their negative thoughts. Role: Editor & Motion Graphics Artist

Netronome Agilio Servers

A 2- and 3D animated sales video which explains how Netronome's servers revolutionize IT data centers. Produced by Pacific Media. Role: Editor & Motion Graphic Artist

Stepping Up To Cyber-Bullying

Two excerpts from the "Stepping Up to Cyber-Bullying" episode from the "Stepping On Up - with Michael Pritchard" DVD series. Directed by Jim Watson and produced by Heartland Media. ROLE: Editor (3 episodes)

Good Works

A spec pilot for a fun and touching reality TV show which introduces viewers to heart-warming non-profit organizations and their energetic volunteers who make our world a better place. Not yet onlined. Role: Editor

NetApp: Data Vampire

The first of two multi-camera comedy videos highlighting NetApp's product's ability to recover from disaster. Produced by Pacific Media. Role: Editor

360° Sunset in Saguaro National Park
A 360° tracking shot through the stunning Saguaro National Park at sunset. Produced for AAA's Via Magazine.
ROLE: Producer, Videographer, Editor, Motion Graphics Artist
Via Magazine: Land’s End Labyrinth
A 360-Degree View of the Lands End Labyrinth in San Francisco narrated by Via Magazine's executive editor.

ROLE: Producer, Director, Editor
Youtube Playroom Immersive Videowall (sample)

A series of 270° immersive videowall experiences for YouTube headquarters featuring iconic western locations.  To capture footage for the one-of-a-kind videowall, Jim designed a 12-camera rig capable of flying through the Grand Canyon and kayaking down a Class V river, then developed a specialized stitching and post workflow. Roles: Producer, Director, Editor & Designer

Futurevision: Teen

Two of a series of four videos looking at potential technology uses in the near future. Roles: Field Producer, Post Producer/Director, Editor www.intel.com

Intel Unlocked: Cyberpower

Corporate Marketing Video A video animation in the style of first-person games that introduces gamers and high-end users to Intel's new 'unlocked' processors. Silver Telly Award Winner.

Olympic Diving Highlights

Historical highlights of featuring the top Chinese divers. Part of a series of high-energy videos for the Coca Cola Olympic pavilion in Beijing, featuring historical and current Chinese Olympians. Produced by Video Arts. ROLE: Editor

The Split Horn: Life of A Hmong Shaman in America

Feature Documentary The Split Horn is the sweeping story of a Hmong shaman and his family living in Appleton, Wisconsin. Documenting the journey of Paja Thao and his family from the mountains of Laos to the heartland of America this poignant film shows a shaman's struggle to maintain his ancient traditions as his children embrace American culture. American has become the testing ground for the enduring strength of Hmong culture. The evocative narrative captures the daily struggle to Paja Thao's family between two worlds. This 60 minute ITVS/NAATA funded doc screened at festivals worldwide before airing on PBS across the country. The Split Horn tells the tale of a Hmong Shaman and his family as they struggle to continue their 5000-year old tradition in America. Produced by Alchemy Films. Directed by Taggart Siegel. www.pbs.org/splithorn www.collectiveeye.org/educational-catalog/split-horn.html

Lindsey’s PSC Journey

Lindsey, a young woman fighting the rare disease Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), struggles to maintain a normal life. Produced by SJB Productions for Gilead Sciences ROLE: Editor

“Head to Head” directing excerpt
A 23-minute comedic film about two parents...
Youth Bridge Career Development Program

A short promo for the Youth Bridge medical career development program. For Brilliant Global Communication. ROLES: Producer, Director, Editor

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