other projects

February 2019

dream variations

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"To fling my arms wide, in some place in the sun..."

Music video to the song "Dream Variations" composed by Margaret Bonds to the lyrics by Langston Hughes. Performed by pianist Lara Downes and singer Rhiannon Giddens for the SONY Masterworks album Holes In The Sky, recorded as a part of a larger project to empower women-composers and musicians. 

January 2019

ellis island

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Powerful story of women-immigrants told by pianists Lara Downes and Simone Dinnerstein through photos , paintings and possessions of their ancestors, to their performance of Meredith Monk's Ellis Island.

Recorded and filmed or the SONY Masterworks album Holes In The Sky, put together as a part of a larger project to empower women-composers and musicians. Watch full video 

November 2018

crescendo

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How do our children perceive music and excel as professionals?

Crescendo Competition is one way to find out. Journey with us through the complex process of New York City auditions for one of the most prestigious children's competitions in America. The most talented will go on to receive cash prizes and perform at Carnegie Hall.

September 2018

LEAD THE CHANGE

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What do we want? Climate Action! When do we want it? NOW!

Join the star of Blacklist Megan Boone in Bard MBA's rally for climate action on Wall Street. Thousands of people have come together to make a real difference and lead the change in the world. In the full series, Megan shares the stage with Hunter Lovins,, Robert Litterman,, Adam Stolorow and Eban Goodstein.

May 2018

hunt

dir. Caleb Short

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You come home to introduce your girlfriend to your estranged father. He is in love with a deer-head.

A short film adapted from a theater play by Caleb Short. Director of Photograohy - Zabara Films.