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DIRECTOR<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0of documentaries, fiction, corporate videos & immersive experiences<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

Jim is driven to tell stories through film and video that move and engage audiences.\u00a0Whether producing, directing, writing or editing,
\nhe loves collaborating to bring new visions and compelling ideas to the screen.<\/p>\n

His production and post work ranges from documentaries to fiction feature films, corporate and commercials to video installations and experiences.
\nHe specializes in tackling complex storytelling and editorial challenges with creative solutions that inspire audiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row column_spacing=”0px” css=”.vc_custom_1521240661421{margin-top: -5px !important;}”][vc_column css_animation=”fadeIn”]

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 10-minute video showing San Francisco Public Works crews how to avoid accidents by backing…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/SFPW_Spotting_Safely_5.2-clean-still-00.06.16.02-v2.jpg?fit=1500%2C845&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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SF Public Works: Spotting<\/div>\n\t\t

A 10-minute video showing San Francisco Public Works crews how to avoid accidents by backing up safely. ROLES: Producer & Director<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

One of a series of short documentaries that unearth the artists, musicians, thinkers and do-ers…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/OO_AW_IMG_2931_cc_16_9_sm.jpg?fit=1500%2C844&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Oakland Originals: Asiya Wadud<\/div>\n\t\t

One of a series of short documentaries that unearth the artists, musicians, thinkers and do-ers that make Oakland, California a uniquely vibrant and thrilling community. Screened for more than 4 months before feature films at the historic Grand Lake Theater and at numerous festivals and screenings. Role: Producer, Director, Writer, Editor<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

One of a series of short documentaries that unearth the artists, musicians, thinkers and do-ers…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/OO_VSE_IMG_0101_cc_16_9_sm.jpg?fit=1250%2C703&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Oakland Originals: Vanessa “DJ Agana” Solari Espinoza<\/div>\n\t\t

One of a series of short documentaries that unearth the artists, musicians, thinkers and do-ers that make Oakland, California a uniquely vibrant and thrilling community. Screened for more than 4 months before feature films at the historic Grand Lake Theater and at numerous festivals and screenings. Role: Producer, Director, Writer, Editor<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

One of a series of short documentaries that unearth the artists, musicians, thinkers and do-ers…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/OO_MC_IMG_9717_cc_16_9_sm-1.jpg?fit=1150%2C647&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Oakland Originals: Michael Christian<\/div>\n\t\t

One of a series of short documentaries that unearth the artists, musicians, thinkers and do-ers that make Oakland, California a uniquely vibrant and thrilling community. Screened for more than 4 months before feature films at the historic Grand Lake Theater and at numerous festivals and screenings. Role: Producer, Director, Writer, Editor<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A 360-Degree View of the Lands End Labyrinth in San Francisco narrated by Via Magazine's executive editor.\r\n

ROLE: Producer, Director, Editor<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Via-Lands-End-360_sm.jpg?fit=1354%2C761&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Via Magazine: Land’s End Labyrinth<\/div>\n\t\t

A 360-Degree View of the Lands End Labyrinth in San Francisco narrated by Via Magazine's executive editor.\r\n

ROLE: Producer, Director, Editor<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Three graphic-intensive videos in the real and virtual worlds about effective communication. Stills are available…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/2314_GE_FINAL-v4-1080_3_blur_sm.jpg?fit=1500%2C844&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Intel Communications Excellence<\/div>\n\t\t

Three graphic-intensive videos in the real and virtual worlds about effective communication. Stills are available only on portfolio, due to \"internal only\" nature of videos. Role: Creative Director  <\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

This short documentary for Intel features two of their environmental excellence award winners describing how…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Intel-EEA-Blue_guide_world_Sm.jpg?fit=958%2C540&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Intel Environmental Excellence Award documentary<\/div>\n\t\t

This short documentary for Intel features two of their environmental excellence award winners describing how they helped the tech giant go green. Role: Creative Director Writer & Editor<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A series of 270\u00b0 immersive videowall experiences for YouTube headquarters featuring\u00a0iconic western\u00a0locations.\u00a0 To capture footage…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Youtube-Playroom-Rush-River.jpg?fit=960%2C540&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Youtube Playroom Immersive Videowall (sample)<\/div>\n\t\t

A series of 270\u00b0 immersive videowall experiences for YouTube headquarters featuring\u00a0iconic western\u00a0locations.\u00a0 To capture footage for the one-of-a-kind videowall, Jim designed a 12-camera rig capable of flying through the Grand Canyon and kayaking down a Class V river, then developed a specialized stitching and post workflow. Roles: Producer, Director, Editor & Designer<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

One of a series of short documentaries that unearth the artists, musicians, thinkers and do-ers…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/OO-TM_IMG_1434_cc_smaller_16_9.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Oakland Originals: Tim Monroe<\/div>\n\t\t

One of a series of short documentaries that unearth the artists, musicians, thinkers and do-ers that make Oakland, California a uniquely vibrant and thrilling community. Screened for more than 4 months before feature films at the historic Grand Lake Theater and at numerous festivals and screenings. Role: Producer, Director, Writer, Editor<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A short promo video made in conjunction with a longer documentary on youth sports development…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Oakland-Undercurrent-Kayla_sm.jpg?fit=1020%2C574&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Oakland Undercurrent Swim Team & School<\/div>\n\t\t

A short promo video made in conjunction with a longer documentary on youth sports development for Brilliant Global Communications. Roles: Director, Editor & Producer<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Two of a series of four videos looking at potential technology uses in the near…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/FV-teen-16x9-_UNstretchd_cc.00_01_38_18.Still002v2.jpg?fit=864%2C486&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Futurevision: Teen<\/div>\n\t\t

Two of a series of four videos looking at potential technology uses in the near future. Roles: Field Producer, Post Producer\/Director, Editor www.intel.com<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

This promotional video explains how USA Hockey puts kids first with age-appropriate development programs. Produced by Brilliant Global Communication\r\n
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USA Hockey – Building A Passion For Sports<\/div>\n\t\t

This promotional video explains how USA Hockey puts kids first with age-appropriate development programs. Produced by Brilliant Global Communication\r\n
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Corporate Marketing Video A video animation in the style of first-person games that introduces gamers…<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/IntelUnlockedwebposter4a_16-9.jpg?fit=766%2C431&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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Intel Unlocked: Cyberpower<\/div>\n\t\t

Corporate Marketing Video A video animation in the style of first-person games that introduces gamers and high-end users to Intel's new 'unlocked' processors. Silver Telly Award Winner.<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A 23-minute comedic film about two parents...<\/p>\" data-thumb=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.mcsilver.net\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/kidswavebigmed2_crop.jpg?fit=1000%2C562&ssl=1\">\"\"\n
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