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Our Beautiful Planet is a series of short climate science documentaries designed to spark curiosity…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/A-Carbon-Free-Future.jpeg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Our Beautiful Planet \u2013 A Carbon Free Future<\/div>\n\t\t

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<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

This graphic-heavy corporate video highlights the eight principles that guide the groundbreaking work done at…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/maxresdefault.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1\">\"Screen\n
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Living the BioMarin 8<\/div>\n\t\t

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\/<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

One from a series of stories for BioMarin about patients looking for therapeutics for complex…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BioMarin-Patient-Stories_Website-Chris-v1Mobile.jpg?fit=1500%2C857&ssl=1\">\"Perseverance\n
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Perseverance and Positivity: Chris\u2019s Journey with MPS IVA<\/div>\n\t\t

One from a series of stories for BioMarin about patients looking for therapeutics for complex and rare diseases. Directed by Stephanie Berger. ROLE: Editor<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

One from a series of stories for BioMarin about patients looking for therapeutics for complex…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BioMarin-KK_1_sm.jpg?fit=1248%2C702&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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KK\u2019s Journey with Achondroplasia<\/div>\n\t\t

One from a series of stories for BioMarin about patients looking for therapeutics for complex and rare diseases. Directed by Stephanie Berger. ROLE: Editor<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Autism Society SF Bay Area has an important mission, but had limited budget and…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SFASA-Promo_image-for-web_vignette-blur_logo_sm-1.jpg?fit=1248%2C702&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area<\/div>\n\t\t

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<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A short documentary profile of how Steven Chu, a high school drop out and young…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Steven-Chu_manipulating-lever_16-9-v2_sm.jpg?fit=1250%2C703&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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The Citizen Scientist<\/div>\n\t\t

A short documentary profile of how Steven Chu, a high school drop out and young disappointment of his family, ultimately turned his curiosity for science and improving the world into an esteemed career as a Stanford professor, a U.S. Secretary of Energy and Nobel Prize winner. \u00a0ROLE: Editor<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

This award-winning short documentary focuses on the urgent need to diversify juries in California and…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Judging-Juries-title-screen-for-web_sm.jpg?fit=1250%2C703&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Judging Juries<\/div>\n\t\t

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. \u00a0Directed by Abby Ginsberg. ROLE: Co-Producer and Editor<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

This PBS feature documentary explores the dramatic impacts the U.S. is experiencing from a changing…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Weathering-the-Future1_sm.jpg?fit=1250%2C698&ssl=1\">\"NOVA\n
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NOVA – Weathering the Future<\/div>\n\t\t

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 \u2013 innovating solutions, marshaling ancient wisdom, and developing visionary ideas \u2013 to help all of us adapt in the years ahead. \u2013 ROLE: Editor<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1674248276085{margin-right: 10px !important;margin-left: 10px !important;}”]\n

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Whether producing<\/a>, directing<\/a>, writing or editing<\/a>, he loves collaborating to bring new visions
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His production and post experience ranges from documentaries to fiction feature films, corporate and commercials
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