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My company has experience in producing everything from web videos to TV commercials to full-length documentaries and TV programs. We can take your idea from concept to completion, with just the right mix of creativity and efficiency. Can't write? We'll script your show or commercial. Can't shoot straight? I've got a stable of topflight cameramen to draw from. Can't edit? I've worked with some of the best cutters in New Mexico. We'll demystify the process for you and bring your project in on time and within the budget.

South Broadway and the Kirtland Addition

South Broadway was known as the city's traditionally Black neighborhood, but it has also been a landing spot for Mexicans, Asians, Native Americans and anyone else looking to make a start in the city. The seventh entry in the "Neighborhoods At a Crossroads" series focuses on the neighborhood's rich cultural history, examines the racially discriminatory practices that for decades prevented most African-Americans from living anywhere in the city and highlights the personal successes and the ongoing fight to preserve the soul of the neighborhood. Watch it here.

Gallery One

The City of Albuquerque has long been dedicated to promoting public art, leading the way in creating one of the most diverse and interesting collections in the country. Under Public Art Program manager Sherri Brueggemann, the program can now mark another first -- a full-fledged gallery on the first floor of City Hall, dedicated to public art. Check out the opening exhibition and learn how the gallery came to be, here.

First Flight to Fiesta -- Balloon Fiesta 2020
Winner of the 2021 NATOA Award of Distinction for Documentary/Event Coverage

Ballooning has been in the Albuquerque air for more than a century. This documentary traces the history of ballooning in the city from the first flight in 1882 to the first small gathering of hot air balloons at Coronado Center in 1972 that launched what would come to be known as the world-renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. See how it all got started here . Then check out the rest of the series, Collecting History, Safety First, Behind The Scenes, The Fiesta Experience and Then and Now.

Hoffmantown

When the population of Albuquerque boomed after World War II, Sam Hoffman, a Phoenix-based homebuilder saw an opportunity. Hoffman acquired a plot of land near Wyoming and Menaul NE in the early 1950s and built the Hoffmantown subdivision on what was the edge of town at the time. This pioneering project featured a totally planned community, with sturdy, affordable homes for the city's growing middle class, a large park and the iconic Hoffmantown Shopping Center. It would serve as a model for future growth in Albuquerque's Northeast Heights. Click here to watch.

Wells Park

The historic Wells Park neighborhood north of downtown has mirrored the promise and problems of urban growth. Once home to workers in the city's thriving lumber business, the neighborhood would later face many challenges, from environmental pollution to gangs. But with the help of neighborhood activists, it turned things around and is now poised for a renaissance, as residents welcome brewpubs, artists and small businesses into the area, while still fighting to preserve the essential character of Wells Park. Click here to watch our latest neighborhood profile.

One With the Land: Voices of the Atrisco Land Grant

The footprint of the centuries-old Atrisco Land Grant makes up the west side of Albuquerque, from the Rio Grande to the Rio Puerco. One With the Land: Voices of the Atrisco Land Grant tells the story of Atrisco, one of New Mexico's oldest and largest Spanish land grants. It focuses on the connection between land and people, the fight to preserve that connection, the severing of that connection, and ultimately, how heirs are moving forward today. Click here to watch.

Thomas Village

Tucked away in the near North Valley of Albuquerque, the Thomas Village neighborhood is the perfect blend of rural and urban. Although it is just minutes from the city's busy downtown, the bucolic neighborhood is also a gateway to the wonders of the Rio Grande bosque. The latest entry in our neighborhood series traces the origins of Thomas Village from the family farm of Charles Mann -- where World War II German POWs once toiled -- to a subdivision built by a Don Quixote-obsessed developer, to a thriving and desirable community with an eclectic mix of professionals, politicians, academics and authors. Watch it here.

Barelas
Winner of the 2019 NATOA Government Programming Award for Best Documentary

Barelas is the third in a series of neighborhood profiles that I've produced for GOV-TV, the City of Albuquerque cable channel, along with pieces on Martineztown, Alamosa and Thomas Village. The Barelas story is one of resilience. Interviews with current and former residents bring to life the vibrant history of the neighborhood, from its beginnings as a farming community on the Camino Real, to its reign as an employment center, to its deterioration and revival in the last few decades. Watch the story of Barelas here.

The Re-birth of Alamosa Neighborhood

The Alamosa neighborhood, tucked in between Old Coors Road and New Coors Boulevard on Albuquerque's westside, was once dubbed the most dangerous neighborhood in the city. As the neighborhood deteriorated, a dedicated group of residents came together to form a neighborhood association and begin the task of reclaiming Alamosa, reducing crime and bringing much-needed services to the area. They even got one of their own elected to City Council. Watch this inspiring story here.

Martineztown -- Neighborhood at a Crossroads

The Martineztown neighborhood, located in the heart of Albuquerque, has seen more history than most places in the United States. From its time as an ancient crossroads for Native Americans to its place as a stopover over on the Camino Real, to its near destruction by a misguided urban renewal project in the 70s, it's always been at the center of the action. Now with a new designated National Historic Trail running through it, M-Town is poised for a revival. Watch the video here.

The History of Albuquerque's Open Space

This documentary traces the tradition of Albuquerque's love and reverence for open space, from prehistoric Native American wanderers, to Spanish land grant owners, to environmentalist Aldo Leopold, to the activists of the 60s and 70s who fought to preserve citizens' access to the mountains, rivers, volcanoes and bosque. The result? More open space per capita than anywhere in the country. Click here to watch.

Morani River Preserve Reintroduction Project

The Stewards of Wildlife and the Morani River Preserve in the Texas Hill Country are doing their part to preserve endangered and threatened animals from around the world in hopes of reintroducing them to their native habitats. This video documents the work of ranchers and biologists to sustain a herd of dama gazelles for eventual reintroduction to Africa. Click here to watch the video. Music by Andy Othling and Lowercase Noises. Wildlife photographs by Chris Mungall.

One For the Ages -- The 2019 National Senior Games in Albuquerque

In June 2019, Albuquerque hosted an event larger than the 2016 Summer Olympics -- the 2019 National Senior Games. More than 13,700 senior athletes from across the United States and a dozen countries convened in the Duke City to compete in this biennial event in 20 sports including track and field, pickle ball, swimming, archery, racquetball, basketball, volleyball. More than 1,500 New Mexico athletes competed, taking home the most medals of any state. Meet some of the athletes and learned how the City of Albuquerque and some 5,500 volunteers pulled off this massive event. Click here to see one of our most watched videos.

Construction Sight: A Stop on the Rio Grande

One of the first pieces I produced for the City of Albuquerque's Public Art Program, "Construction Sight" focuses on artist John Davis and the inspiration -- and perspiration -- involved in completing his latest piece, "A Stop on the Rio Grande." Click here to watch the film.

Antoine Predock: Earth Meets Sky

While at KNME-TV, shooter John Golden Britt and I created a trailer for a proposed piece on renowned Albuquerque architect Antoine Predock. Seeking funds after the crash of 2008 proved impossible, and we had to shelve the project. But this trailer has been seen by thousands online and at various exhibitions and openings and provides a glimpse into Predock's creative process and inspirations. Click to view the trailer.

Public Art series

One of the most interesting projects I created for the City of Albuquerque Public Art program was a series on how to win and complete a public art commission. I produced, directed and scripted a 10-part series and working with shooter/editor Charles "Bazz" McClain and actress Angela Littleton, we made what we hope will be a fun and informative resource for artists interested in tackling the process. Due to funding shortfalls, we have not been able to shoot the entire series. But here's a look at three of the completed episodes.
Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3

Insure New Mexico public service announcement

I wrote, directed and produced this PSA, which was one of two created to promote the state's Insure New Mexico health program. A couple of notable local actors, Chad Brummett and Miguel Martinez joined in the fun. Click to view PSA #1. And check PSA #2 here.

Bernalillo County Animal Care PSAs

Unfortunately, pet owners from all over Bernalillo County have been dumping their pets -- dead and alive -- on the desolate Pajarito Mesa in the southwest quadrant of the county. To help raise awareness about the problem, and provide a solution, I wrote a couple of PSAs featuring actor Steven Michael Quezada (Breaking Bad) and his dog, Khaleesi. It was shot on location at Pajarito Mesa by a crack team assembled by Bernalillo County Cable TV Producer Paul Evans. To see the 30-second version, click here. For the 60-second version, click here.

International Symposium on Electronic Art 2012: Machine Wilderness (promo video)

Through the efforts of Suzanne Sbarge of 516 Arts, Andrea Polli of UNM and a host of others, Albuquerque landed the prestigious ISEA conference. The event explores the intersection of art, science and technology and seeks ways to protect our natural world in the future. I produced this trailer on deadline with my ace editor Blaise Koller to help promote the event. Click here to watch.

International Symposium on Electronic Art2012: Machine Wilderness (TV show)

Suzanne Sbarge, Andrea Polli and Andrew Connors join me on GOV-TV for a wide-ranging discussion about the ISEA2012 symposium in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and surrounding environs. We discuss the themes of the international show, various exhibits, participating artists and venues. Click here to watch the show.

Max Evans mini-profile for the 2011 Luminaria Awards

In 2010, I came up with the idea to honor New Mexicans in the film industry with the Luminaria Awards as part of the Albuquerque Little Theatre's Oscar Night extravaganza. Working with Digital Arts and Technology Academy students Harrison Sim and Martin Montano-Pilch, and producer Nancy Baca, we created five short profiles to celebrate that year's honorees. This one features noted western writer and bon vivant, the late Max Evans, who helped kickstart the New Mexico film biz in the '60s. Other honorees that year included Debra Anderson, Lisa Strout, Ann Lerner and Billy Ray. Click on the name to see their videos.