The Irate Birdwatcer

2009 | 55 minutes

It's all about wilderness preservation...told in the inspiring words of Harvey Manning – renowned and beloved Northwest writer and conservationist - the Irate Birdwatcher. Follow in his footsteps as he discovers the beauty of Washington’s wildest places, and the need to stand up and fight for their very survival. This is Harvey's story about this state's unique wilderness...his deep love affair with it, his years of ramblings as an avid backpacker and climber, and his personal crusade to preserve and protect it for future generations...with a wee bit of preaching thrown in to boot.

Award: Honorable Mention for "Creative Approach" Montana CINE International Film Festival 
Screened: November 22, 2009, Rossland Mountain Film Festival
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Right Here, Right Now

2009 | 21 minutes

"I don't like to call it an extreme sport; I like to refer to it more as an adventure sport. But it's certainly the kind of sport where the consequences of error are pretty high." So says BASE jumper Tom Dancs as he unveils the zen of his sport...especially wilderness BASE...from big walls, sheer cliffs, rock towers and jagged pinnacles. He reflects on how it fulfills his inner needs, the ongoing efforts to legalize BASE again in U.S. National Parks … and what it takes, both mentally and logistically, to step off the edge each time.

Screened: November 20, 2009, Rossland Mountain Film Festival

Below the Clouds / Rainier Impressions

2006 | 46 minutes

A personal journey to discover "The Mountain." This is an intimate portrayal of a unique mountain environment painted with stunning imagery and an inspiring original score by talented Northwest composer Annastasia Workman. Four years in the making, the film not only reveals the true essence of an extraordinary mountain, but also serves as a testimony for wilderness preservation. The film is without words so the audience is free to become fully immersed in the beautiful mountain scenery and eloquent musical themes.

Screened: March 2007, Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival
Broadcast: November 2006, KCTS Public TV Seattle
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Wanderings

2005 | 10 minutes

Shot in Washington's legendary Enchantment Lakes Wilderness. This film reveals a unique and fragile environment, encourages responsible mountain adventure, and uses poetic words to send a heartfelt plea for preservation. Its captivating soundtrack is performed by acclaimed Northwest musician Hanz Araki.

Screened: March, 2006, Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival
Screened: Jun 26-Sept 4, 2006, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Life and Times of Washington State Exhibit