Crossings
Year
05/07/2024
In Spring 2024, I directed, produced, and edited Crossings, an environmental documentary created in collaboration with the Cougar Conservancy in Los Angeles. The film explores the delicate balance between urban development and wildlife preservation in LA, released through the Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability and Pitzer College.
Process & Production
Pre-Production
Production
Post-Production
Coordinated outreach and scheduled interviews with conservation leaders including Paul Faulstich, Alan Salazar, and Korinna Domingo. Established partnerships with wildlife photographer Robert Martinez to secure compelling footage.
Directed all interviews and managed production logistics, working closely with subjects to capture authentic narratives about endangered mountain lion populations and Indigenous conservation history.
Led editing using Adobe Creative Suite and After Effects, weaving together interviews, wildlife imagery, and historical context. Conducted sound editing and shaped the film's narrative structure to emphasize conservation storytelling.
Impact & Distribution
Created in collaboration with the Cougar Conservancy, the film is featured on their website to help audiences understand their conservation mission.