My work in arts and culture highlights the artists, institutions, and cultural stories that shape the creative and historic environment of Southern California, connecting audiences to the region’s past, present, and evolving cultural landscape.
Arts & Culture
Lost L.A. is a 30 minute public television documentary series that uses archival research and rare historical materials to tell the overlooked stories of Los Angeles and Southern California. Hosted by historian Nathan Masters, the show ties past events and people to the region’s present, making local history relevant and visible for today’s audiences.
This episode explores the history of the space shuttle program in Southern California
Outside the Lyrics explores hip-hop sub-cultures through the stories of artistic pioneers who helped shape and remix it’s rich history. In this three-part short series for PBS Digital Studios, artists share with host Dr. Taj Frazier how they navigate their craft, where they draw their inspiration, and the people and neighborhoods that influenced them.
Discover how the fusion of hip hop and skateboarding brought streetwear fashion mainstream
Weekly Arts is a digital series that highlights artists, exhibitions, and cultural events in the Los Angeles area. The program connects audiences with the region’s creative community through timely, accessible coverage of the people and institutions shaping local happenings.
An agnostic artist works with a group of nuns on a unique installation
Artbound profiles artists and creative projects through documentary segments and digital content, showing how art shapes community life and reflects the region’s diversity and cultural landscape. Bringing attention to both established and emerging contributors to the arts, it aims to expand public awareness of the role artistic expression plays in society.
Go behind the scenes of an opera filmed on Alcatraz island. Editor and Producer
Artbound Presents: Studio A showcases live musical performances from Southern California artists and bands. Filmed in front of a live studio audience, the series features 30-minute sets where musicians present their work and discuss the cultural, historical, and geographic influences behind their music.
Chicano Batman brings their eclectic style to a Studio A dance party. Editor and Producer
Live @ The Ford captures performances from the historic Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles. The show features music and dance from culturally diverse artists, along with interviews and behind-the-scenes content that bring the energy of live arts to public television viewers.
Go backstage as artists prepare for a live performance celebrating Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture
Southland Sessions is a series launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to reconnect Southern California audiences with local artists and cultural institutions during a time of unified isolation. The hour-long broadcast features virtual performances, interviews, and creative showcases that reflect the region’s diverse arts scene and its response to the challenges of the pandemic.
California’s Gold is Huell Howser's signature series exploring the Golden State's rich history. Using archived footage from Chapman University, I was lucky to be the editor on this posthumous episode which was filmed but never made it to post. When it came time to put together the credits I made the decision to honor the original series editor, Mary Danly.
Huell Howser makes a visit to the Lummis House