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Judging Juries

This award-winning short documentary focuses on the urgent need to diversify juries in California and across the U.S. where there are often few or no Black or Latinx jurors seated. Many low-income jurors cannot afford to serve since juror pay in California is only $15/day.  Directed by Abby Ginsberg. ROLE: Co-Producer and Editor

KK’s Journey with Achondroplasia

One from a series of stories for BioMarin about patients looking for therapeutics for complex and rare diseases. Directed by Stephanie Berger. ROLE: Editor

NOVA logo with Weathering the Future title over serious gray thunder clouds.
NOVA – Weathering the Future

This PBS feature documentary explores the dramatic impacts the U.S. is experiencing from a changing global climate. It profiles those on the front lines who are fighting back – innovating solutions, marshaling ancient wisdom, and developing visionary ideas – to help all of us adapt in the years ahead. – ROLE: Editor

Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area

The Autism Society SF Bay Area has an important mission, but had limited budget and resources. Leaning heavily into the passion of the organization and the families involved, we were able to collaborate to tell the story of how the Society helps solve challenges faced by Bay Area families. ROLE: Producer, Director, Editor

Our Beautiful Planet – A Carbon Free Future

Our Beautiful Planet is a series of short climate science documentaries designed to spark curiosity in how the world works. In "A Carbon Free Future," Nobel scientist and former U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu presents the most promising approaches to a cleaner energy future. ROLE: EDITOR

Screen shot for Living the BioMarin 8
Living the BioMarin 8

This graphic-heavy corporate video highlights the eight principles that guide the groundbreaking work done at BioMarin. Numerous social videos were also created for this campaign. ROLE: Editor https://www.biomarin.com/news/stories/living-the-biomarin-8-operating-principles-that-guide-our-work/

Perseverance and Positivity: Chris’s Journey with MPS IVA
Perseverance and Positivity: Chris’s Journey with MPS IVA

One from a series of stories for BioMarin about patients looking for therapeutics for complex and rare diseases. Directed by Stephanie Berger. ROLE: Editor

SF Public Works: Spotting

A 10-minute video showing San Francisco Public Works crews how to avoid accidents by backing up safely. ROLES: Producer & Director

Jim McSilver is driven to tell visual stories that move and engage audiences.

Whether producing, directing, writing or editing, he loves collaborating to bring new visions
and compelling ideas to the screen.

His production and post experience ranges from documentaries to fiction feature films, corporate and commercials
to video installations and immersive experiences. He specializes in tackling complex storytelling
and editorial challenges with creative solutions that inspire audiences.