2015
Angkor’s Children is a film about Cambodia’s cultural and artistic renaissance told through the voices of three young Cambodian women who are the first generation after the Khmer Rouge genocide that killed two million people which included 90% of artists and intellectuals.
A singer of Buddhist poetry, a circus artist, and former garment workers, grassroots, protest band; these are Angkor’s Children. Sreypov, Phounam, and Messenger Band have stepped out of the dark past of their parents by expressing the resiliency of Cambodia through their art and advocacy. They are pioneers, and are part of a global movement of women who are changing and inspiring the world. Angkor’s Children is a film of hope for post-conflict nations that are also seeking renewal through cultural and artistic expression.
2022
On February 16, 2020 Stephanie died unexpectedly at her home. My producer and I were the ones who found her. We did not think that we would continue with our documentary, but her friends, who had known about our film, reached out to us and asked us to complete it for Stephanie. Her love and devotion for Bryce was defined by her determination to instill independence and confidence despite his severe autism. I can still hear her voice praising Bryce: Good job, Son. She created Maine-Tex Grilled Salsa with Bryce to teach her son life skills, give him a foundation for success, and to show first-hand what people with autism can accomplish. I went from dressing up each day to fight autism to being covered in tomatoes every day. If it is meant to be, it is up to me. Stephanie lost her mother at an early age, and all she wanted was to fill that void. Without family she created a large community that supported and celebrated her. The community lives on and is now caring for Bryce. Stephanie was upfront, sincere, and adamant about what was most important to her. Her friends referred to her as “warrior momma” who fought for Bryce every turn. Her humor and persistence were her weapons. Routine Interrupted teaches us that the connection between mother and child, even in the midst of extraordinary suffering and distress is the greatest gift. The power of her wisdom, courage, and wit is a lesson for us all.
2019
About John is a visual contemplation driven by the poetry of John Willey, and the richness of his surrounding natural world, which ties together John’s love of land, his wife Barbara, and his spiritual journey.
"I feel as if my heart just slowed and ebbed for a while and I was made to sit and meditate for a moment, with the pace of someone contemplating and loving a different life."
- Maria Agui Carter, Filmmaker: Rebel, SciGirl Series
2005
“Access to fresh, clean water is something the developed world takes for granted. "A Drop in the Bucket" provides a wake up call to the world about the need for all people to have access to water and the impact it makes on their lives.”
– Michelle Harris, Host, Alive & Well
“A Drop in the Bucket not only highlighted a forgotten, if not entirely unknown, problem in Cambodia, but it demonstrated how giving can be far more than a dubiously effective, one-time act. It showed that philanthropy can establish sustainable, replicative change for the better and as a tool, it proved that film can, indeed, inspire audiences to embrace the act of selfless contribution.”
– Richard Castro, Cinema Libre Studio
1995
Maine Women: Living on the Land celebrates the relationship between land and home. This photographic exhibition and documentary video features ten Maine women who have lived most of their lives on the land. Much of their livelihood has come from the land either by producing a product or building a community. The stories these women share have a common thread in their sense of community and legacy of family traditions of work. It is my objective to bring to a broader audience these women's joys and satisfaction that have come from a life lived on and from the land. By looking at other people's landscapes, we can begin to ask questions about where we live and how our space affects us and consequently those around us.