Each project below says what it was, what I did and why it matters. Open a case study to watch the videos.
Serialized documentary and transmedia production
Role Concept (podcast-style documentary) · Producer · Director · Camera · Editor
A paid, year-plus, 20-episode documentary series with writer Kelly Roman and artist Michael DeWeese, following the creation of The Art of War graphic novel; acknowledged in the published book. Also filmed Kelly Roman's own panel at New York Comic Con.
Community music and documentary storytelling
Role Hired videographer · Concept · Direction · Camera · Lighting · Sound · Editor
Hired to make a series of live music videos for the band; the Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse performance was Jay's concept, made with the band's Hope Lindenman.
Documentary, civic and public-affairs coverage
Role Producer · Camera · Editor
From New York street events to current Denver civic coverage, observational documentation over two decades.
Live music and performance documentation
Role Camera · Editor
Repeat collaborations with regional and touring musicians, including paid concert documentation at Paradigm Coffee & Music.
Paid commercial for streaming
Role Concept · Script · Casting · Direction · Lighting · Camera · Sound · Editor
Everything but the song was Jay's work: the artist wrote and performed it live; Jay conceived, lit, filmed, recorded and edited the commercial.
Additional proof
Role Videographer; filmed and published
A performance video that has passed 1.6 million views — long-tail audience reach.
Watch on YouTube: Belly Dance with Sadie (opens in a new tab)
Additional proof
Role Co-producer; New York interviews, B-roll, rough edits and YouTube publishing (final edits by Mexico-based collaborators)
A five-episode bilingual documentary produced across two countries.
Visit the YouTube channel: Epidemia — U.S.–Mexico documentary (2009) (opens in a new tab)
