Below is a portfolio of the work I have produced both as a founding executive producer of Continuity Pictures, an independent film company based in Northern Virginia, as well as independently.

Event Filming

The Robertson Foundation for Government partnered with the Maxwell School in Washington to host a national security roundtable in 2018, "Engaging Iran: Next Steps and Policy Cross-Currents," which featured a panel of regional experts including: Barbara Slavin, Director of the Future of Iran Initiative of the Atlantic Council; Joyce Karam, Correspondent for The National of Abu Dhabi, UAE; Nick Schifrin, foreign affairs and defense correspondent for PBS NewsHour; and Ryan Costello, Assistant Policy Director for the National Iranian American Council.

Public Service Announcement Videos

Opioid Campaign

The following is a video campaign that I produced using local actors targeting primarily young males between the ages of 12 and 25 highlighting the highly addictive nature of prescription pain medication. These videos were distributed to our target audience via our YouTube channel, with the links disseminated through the initiative's social media platforms and website, via paid advertising on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, and via paid advertising as local television commercials, most notably on ESPN and ESPN 2 during the commercial breaks of each of the March Madness games.

ANYONE CAN BECOME ADDICTED TO OPIOIDS (PART 1)

This is the first video in a four-part public service announcement series highlighting the highly addictive nature of opioids. "Anyone Can Become Addicted to Opioids" tells the stories of four fictional characters who become addicted to prescription pain medication after sustaining an injury.

ANYONE CAN BECOME ADDICTED TO OPIOIDS (PART 2)

This is the second video in a four-part public service announcement series highlighting the highly addictive nature of opioids. "Anyone Can Become Addicted to Opioids" tells the stories of four fictional characters who become addicted to prescription pain medication after sustaining an injury. In this video, the main

ANYONE CAN BECOME ADDICTED TO OPIOIDS (PART 3)

This is the third video in a four-part public service announcement series highlighting the highly addictive nature of opioids. "Anyone Can Become Addicted to Opioids" tells the stories of four fictional characters who become addicted to prescription pain medication after sustaining an injury.

ANYONE CAN BECOME ADDICTED TO OPIOIDS (PART 4)

This is the fourth video in a four-part public service announcement series highlighting the highly addictive nature of opioids. "Anyone Can Become Addicted to Opioids" tells the stories of four fictional characters who become addicted to prescription pain medication after sustaining an injury.

Family Wellness Campaign

Following is a campaign series created for Northwestern Community Services Board's Family Wellness initiative, a campaign to teach parents tips about a variety of topics. I collaborated with another filmmaker to create this campaign.

This video is a gentle reminder that kids are watching what you do and are listening to what you say. We are encouraging parents and caregivers to take a minute to stop and reflect on what the children in your life may be learning from your words and actions and then ask yourself if those words and actions are mirroring the adult you hope they will become.

BE A GOOD INFLUENCE

This video, created in a comedic tone, is a reminder to parents to model good behavior for their kids, who are paying attention to their parents' words and actions.

Everyone knows about the harmful effects of tobacco use, but are you familiar with third-hand smoke and how it can impact the health of the kids in your life? If you'd like to make a choice today to quit smoking, but don't know how to do it, consider calling the Virginia Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW and talk to a quit coach.

THIRD HAND SMOKE

This video teaches parents about the harmful effects of third hand smoke.

1 in 5 teens have a diagnosable mental health disorder in any given year. This includes depression. This PSA is a reminder for parents and caregivers to check in regularly with your teens about their mental wellbeing.

DEPRESSION

This video shows a parent going out of her way in caring for her teenager's health and well-being to show that even the most well-intentioned parents neglect to check in regularly with their child's mental health. It informs parents that 1 in 5 teenagers suffer from mental health issues and reminds them to look after their child's mental health too.

NO DIP

This ad, developed for Page Alliance for Community Action, a nonprofit member organization of Northwestern Prevention Collaborative, targeted youth with prevention messaging surrounding chewing tobacco use.

Public service announcement brought to you by PACA highlighting the costs associated with dipping.

Underage Drinking Campaign

This campaign was produced for Page Alliance for Community Action to educate parents on the dangers of underage drinking on the adolescent brain.

Uploaded by Page Alliance For Community Action on 2018-12-20.

Underage Drinking 1

This video describes how underage drinking can hinder the development of the hippocampus, which can impair memory and potentially make people more vulnerable to developing anxiety disorders and PTSD.

Uploaded by Page Alliance For Community Action on 2018-12-20.

Underage Drinking 2

This video explains how underage drinking can stunt adolescent development, including its potential to delay puberty, a reduce bone density and inhibit growth hormones.

Uploaded by Page Alliance For Community Action on 2019-01-02.

Underage Drinking 3

This video is specifically about the effects of binge drinking on the adolescent brain, detailing how its potential to alter the brain’s grey and white matter can lead to a decreased attention span and poorer working memory.

2D Animation Practice

Short Films

This is the teaser trailer for my latest short film, "White Ceiling." This film was produced for the 2016 29 Days Later Film Project in Baltimore, MD where it won 2nd place as well as best editing and best cinematography. "White Ceiling" also was an official selection of the Cut to the Chase Film Festival in Shepherdstown, WV.

My roles: producer, actor, and director of photography.

The trailer for "White Ceiling," a short film produced by Continuity Pictures.

This short film, "Delete," was produced independently in collaboration with a fellow filmmaker, Derek Thomas, in May 2015. It made its official debut January 10, 2016 as part of the 2016 Hollywood Short Film Festival in Santa Monica, California.

Logline: A heartbroken young man discovers a computer folder that contains his entire life in a series of files and makes a decision that could alter his past.

My roles: Producer and Actor.

A folder pops up on a man's computer that contains his entire life. The man begins interacting with the folder and discovers its power. www.DerekAdamThomas.com

This is the teaser trailer for "Clockwork." The full length film and a brief explanation are included below the teaser.

A teaser for Continuity Pictures' 2015 48 Hour Film. This film was made for the 2015 48 Hour Film Project in Baltimore, MD. The film will premiere with the rest of Baltimore's 48 Hour films at the Charles Theater. Clockwork will be a part of Screening Group B on June 23rd at 9:15pm.

This is the full length version of "Clockwork." This film, about two eccentric crooks who attempt a heist, was produced for the 2015 Baltimore 48 Hour Film Project from June 12 to June 14, 2015. The film premiered June 23, 2015 at the Charles Theater in Baltimore, MD and made its online debut on June 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm.

My roles: Producer and cinematographer.

This is the teaser trailer for "Andy's Day Out." The full length film and a brief explanation are included below the teaser.

This is the full length version of Continuity Pictures' film "Andy's Day Out." This film, about a man attempting to "find himself," made its debut at the 2014 Baltimore 48 Hour Film Project and was the festival winner of the 2014 Cut to the Chase Film Festival in Shepherdstown, WV.

My roles: Producer and acto

The two films below were much smaller, independently produced, pieces. The one on the left, "Snowmageddon 2016," was done essentially in the same vein as a Vine while the one on the right, "Another B Movie," was produced for an introductory film course.

My roles in each of the following two shorts were as producer, director and actor.

His name is Jonas... The song is by Weezer, obviously.

This is my submission for the first assignment for TRF 655.