Cinematic storytelling grounded in identity, place, and social justice.
My films explore family, belonging, and resilience in the face of social and environmental change, primarily through the lens and voices of women. Whether returning to my childhood landscapes in Hawai‘i or collaborating with communities navigating climate and cultural survival, I approach filmmaking as a space for reflection, care, and dialogue.
Short documentary, in production — Director/Producer/Cinematographer
A tender excavation of family rupture, belonging, and Asian settler colonial histories in Hawai‘i.
Feature documentary, in post-production — Director/Producer/Cinematographer
A multi-year journey tracing migration, belonging, and the search for home in Utica, New York.
Short documentary — Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
A short film for UN Women amplifying the voices of women journalists and survivors seeking justice after conflict in Nepal.
Short documentary — Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
Commissioned by Apple and produced in collaboration with Stanford University's Rural Education Action Program and the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition, this video tells the story of two vocational students in rural China, where an effort to measure the quality of schools is underway.
Campaigns and content that move audiences and spark change.
With more than a decade of experience leading in-house video production and global communications strategy, I bring a filmmaker’s eye to brand storytelling and advocacy campaigns. From concept to delivery, I’ve partnered with organizations, media outlets, and cultural institutions to craft stories that resonate across platforms.
Agency: Project Everyone x Caviar London
As UN Women’s video lead, I worked closely with Project Everyone to shepherd this massive virtual production featuring changemakers, celebrities, and leaders across generations and around the globe. The video launched a global call to #ActForEqual in support of the Generation Equality Forum in Paris, a critical convening to advance the rights of women and girls.
Agency: Google x Novus Select
The Courage to Question series takes you up close and personal with women’s rights activists across the globe as they fight for a world where women and girls can live free and equal. As UN Women’s video lead, I had the unique experience of working with our partner, Google, to produce this powerful and innovative series of VR180 films for International Women’s Day.
When the eyes of the world were on Afghanistan, we produced this timely piece spotlighting the urgent situation and rollback of rights for Afghan women and girls. Co-produced and edited by Mark Burwick.
Wrote and produced this UN Women piece championing women’s leadership for the 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (2019). Co-produced and edited by Mark Burwick.
