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A film following the life and work of Vishvajit Singh, an american-born cartoonist who combats discrimination by taking to the streets of New York city as Sikh Captain America, a hero born to kick intolerant ass.

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A documentary aimed at persuading the United States Department of Defense to change their registration policy. Currently if an American man practicing Sikhism wants to serve their country in the armed forces they must receive special accommodations in order to keep the unshorn hair and beard required by their religion. As a result, only three have successfully enlisted, after thousands of dollars spent on legal work, an official letter signed by congress, and 10 years of waiting.

Visit the Sikh Coalition to find more information.

A "Behind the Scenes" Documentary for "My Melody", a music video from Nico & Vinz. The documentary tells stories from the subjects of the video, all Los Angeles residents impacted by HIV and the associated stereotypes.

A very short piece displaying the clash of chaos and calm behind each of Isa's paintings. To see her work, visit her website Solo Project

$Amidst national controversy surrounding the potential dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," environmental activist Pauline Matt stands alone to protect her native homeland - the Blackfeet Reservation of northern Montana.$

American Cinematography Association :: Cinema Verde  :: Environmental Film Festival at Yale :: Green Bay Film Festival :: Green Lens Environmental Film Festival ::  Human Rights Watch :: Josiah Media Festival - 2nd Place :: Newport Beach Film Festival :: Santa Fe Indy Film Festival :: Capital City Film Festival :: San Pedro International Film Festival :: Sedona International Film Festival

Physically disabled in a motorcycle wreck, computer programmer and athlete Greg Tyler finds a new future in competitive triathlon.

DOCUTAH :: Bare Bones Film Festival :: American Documentary Film Festival :: Chagrin Documentary Film Festival

I knew from the age of 14 that I would become a documentary filmmaker. Now a graduate of Chapman University's documentary program, I seek to continue telling powerful socially-motivated and promotional stories in the United States and abroad. Let's connect!

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