Enjoy this trailer for the new season of Firsthand, for which I also edited one of the episodes. The documentary series premieres online February 16 at wttw.com/firsthand.
Artist Profile: Edra Soto
Short promotional video highlighting Puerto Rican-born contemporary artist Edra Soto. This is one of three artist profiles edited for the non-profit Hyde Park Art Center and featured on their social media channels.
‘Anchor’ screening at Chinese Theater in LA!
Excerpt from Sandy Morris’ 25-minute short film ‘Anchor,” about a rock climbing weekend that has unexpected consequences. The film screens as part of the Silicon Beach Film Festival at the world famous TCL Chinese Theatre in LA on Sept 10, 2025!
‘Embracing Ireland’s County Claire’ Trailer
Join host Kira Cook (Islands without Cars) as she explores small towns, scenic vistas, and experiences the warmth and hospitality of Ireland’s western coast. Embracing Ireland’s County Clare premieres September 14 on WTTW!
Winter Swimmers – Touring Chicago’s Lakefront
This short web featurette – about a few die-hard Chicago swimmers who brave the wintery waters of Lake Michigan – was edited for WTTW Digital in support of ‘Touring Chicago’s Lakefront with Geoffrey Baer’ which premiered in Spring 2025 on WTTW and wttw.com
Firsthand: Peacekeepers ‘Adrian’
This episode of WTTW’s ongoing documentary series ‘Firsthand’ follows Adrian, an outreach worker, as he navigates violence interruption and prevention in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. The five episode series premiered on Feb 17, 2025 at wttw.com/firsthand
Introducing… Press Play Post LLC!
After years of being an “Independent Freelancer,” I’m pleased to say that I finally have a brand name to call my own: Press Play Post LLC! I’ll be rolling out the changes slowly over time including redirecting my web site to pressplaypost.com and updating social media accounts, but in the meantime, rest assured, it’s still the same me. 🙂 Welcome to Press Play Post LLC!
Firsthand: Peacekeepers Trailer
Trailer edited for the new season of WTTW’s documentary series Firsthand: Peacekeepers, which will be premiering online Feb 17, 2025 at wttw.com/firsthand.
Short film ANCHOR getting film fest accolades
An exceprt from the 25-minute short film ANCHOR, in which a weekend of rock climbing has unexpected consequences, is currently getting attention on the film fest circuit including Best Director winner (Sandy Morris) and an honorable mention for Best Actress (Grace Fahey) at the Oniros Film Awards New York, an Award of Commendation at the Canada Shorts Film Festival, and an official selection of the 2024 Southern Shorts Awards.
Short film UNFORTUNATELY, wins Jury Prize at ImageOut film festival
Volunteering at a downtown HIV health clinic in 1985 Manhattan tests an uptown rebel’s benevolence short film from writer/director AP Hello and starring Stephen Solomon. WInner of the Jury Prize at the 2024 ImageOut Rochester Film Festival.