Filmography

Lost Snows of the Alps

2026 / Writer-Director
In the rapidly warming Alps, disappearing snow reveals a fragile intersection of culture, ecology, and human responsibility.

Extinction

2010 / Writer-Director
A narrative short film where paleontologists seek clue to an extinction event, befriend a South African youth with a gift for finding fossils. 

Arctic Tale

2026 / Executive Producer
A feature documentary narrated by Queen Latifah that follows Nanu the polar bear and Seela the walrus pup as they fight to survive in a rapidly melting world.

Deadly Love

2004 / Writer
A documentary episode from the National Geographic Explorer TV series that explores the strange and complex mating rituals of spiders. 

Frederick Frieseke:
​A Portrait of an American Impressionist

2001 / Writer-Director
 A biography of the renowned American impressionist who lived the expatriate life in France. 

Coyotes

1999 / Writer-Director
A narrative film about the travels of two American drifters in Mexico. Starring Leo Gannon and Kristen Carmody. Distributed by Questar.

Adventures in Time

1999 / Writer-Field Producer
 A two-hour National Geographic Special for NBC narrated by John Lithgow.

Dolphins: The Wild Side

1999 / Writer
A National Geographic Special for NBC about the wild side of dolphins, narrated by Stacy Keach.

Sea Monsters

1998 / Writer-Director
 A National Geographic Special for NBC about the scientific search for the elusive giant squid, 
​narrated by Stacy Keach.

Storm of the Century

1998 / Writer
 A National Geographic Special for NBC about the historic 1993 Superstorm that ravaged the Eastern Seaboard, narrated by Peter Coyote.

Gunfighters of the West

1998 / Series Director
A five-hour documentary mini-series exploring the American frontier, narrated by Brian Dennehy. 

Pirate Tales

1997 / Series Writer-Director
 A four-hour documentary mini-series that explores the lives of legendary pirates, starring Roger Daltrey.

Tigers of the Snow

1997 / Writer
An Emmy nominated National Geographic special for NBC about endangered Siberian tigers, narrated by Richard Kiley.

Okavango: Africa's Wild Oasis

1996 / Writer
 A National Geographic Special for NBC about the yearly flooding in Botswana's Kalahari desert, narrated by James Coburn.

San Juan Story

1991 / Writer-Director
An award winning narrative short set in Puerto Rico. 1991 Academy award semi-finalist.

Trumpet of Conscience

1985 / Producer-Director
 A visual and musical interpretation of the last Christmas sermon of Martin Luther King Jr. Emmy award winning short film.

Portrait of America Series

1983-1937 / Series Writer-Producer-Director
The Peabody and Emmy Award winning series for TBS presented by Hal Holbrook. Directed episodes on Puerto Rico, Oregon, Rhode Island, and the U.S. Territories. 

Portrait of Puerto Rico

This episode explores the unique heritage, charm, and everyday lives of the people of Puerto Rico.

Portrait of Oregon

This episode explores the state's landscape, pioneer history, and unique blend of timber heritage and modern conservation.

Portrait of the U.S. Territories

This episode explores the balance between unique indigenous cultures and complex ties to the American mainland.

Portrait of Rhode Island

This episode explores America's smallest state and its historic roots as a haven for free spirits and its maritime-driven independent streak.

National Geographic Explorer Series

Roar: One Man's Pride

2004 / Writer-Director
A portrait of a filmmaker making a large format film about lions in the Kalahari desert.

Wolf Pack

2003 / Supervising Producer
An Emmy award winning film about the introduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park.

Killer Cats of the Kalahari

2003 / Supervising Producer
Emmy nominated film about cheetahs in Africa.

The Secret Killers of the Monterey Bay

2003 / Writer-Supervising Producer
A National Geographic Explorer about killer whales narrated by Edward Norton.