Supporting learning and leading from San Francisco to Monterey.
I’m an educator who makes short films for organizations in the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey.
I have a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Massachusetts, publications in journals like Teaching Philosophy, College Teaching, and Philosophy of Music Education Review, and decades of experience in a variety of teaching environments.
The main event in each of my films is a series of conversations. We collaborate in advance on putting together a short list of topics to discuss. These conversations become the core of a short, promotional documentary with a positive, motivating message.
I prepare a teleprompter only where detailed, legalistic attention to language is a priority, such as formal videography for internal corporate communication.
I also have a decade of experience planning, scripting, and shooting short films for inclusion in interactive educational media (to be posted to an organization’s learning management system).
Contact information follows the links to films below.
Sincerely,
David
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is a modern, interactive learning facility that serves the general public and classrooms. It shares with the community the importance of the Sanctuary and promotes awareness of the environment hidden underneath the surface of our Sanctuary waters. This film was made for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is more than just a building! These kind folks describe the Santa Cruz icon’s purposes and programs. Get a glimpse of the wide range of activities inside the museum, outdoors on the museum grounds, and in the wider environment from the forest to the shore. Learn how the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History has been a hub of community life for over a century.
Homework Central
A non-profit offering afterschool academic support in coordination with elementary schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District, Homework Central demonstrates how much work is done by community organizations to help all of us live better.
Parents’ Place
An exciting and compassionate education program for new parents who attend classes with their children, Parents' Place is housed at the Pacific Grove Adult Education Center in Monterey County, California.
Hidden Hills Ranch
A non-profit organization caring for rescued farm animals while providing educational opportunities including preschool, homeschool support, and horseback riding, in Prunedale, California.
Vax the Valley: A Model for COVID-19 Pop-Up Clinics
A micro-documentary about an effort this summer, driven by local leadership, to address a COVID-19 vaccination gap. The Rotary Club of San Lorenzo Valley, Boulder Creek Business Association, and the County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency collaborated to bring a vaccination pop-up clinic to our valley communities.
St. Francis Catholic Kitchen
Volunteers at this soup kitchen, serving those in need in Santa Cruz, California, share their reasons for lending a hand.
Curated by the Sea: A Fine Art Gallery
A gallery of wide-ranging contemporary fine art, featuring adventurous local artists, in downtown Santa Cruz, California.
“When I looked at life through the camera, I felt like I could finally see it.”
— Wes Auckerman in the novel The Appearance of Annie Van Sinderen by Katherine Howe
Contact
Send me a note or give me a call if you would like to discuss a collaboration, process, and timelines. Consultations are also possible if you desire only some guidance on a project to be built in-house.
I will return your message within 48 hours.
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david@ibiseducationandmedia.com
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1-833-IBIS-EDU / 1-833-424-7338