One of the most environmentally progressive cities in the world decides to bury the popular East River Park as part of a development plan. Long-time residents have rallied to petition their local council members to vote against the project. The park is a beloved green space for lower-income and elderly residents of Lower Manhattan.
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New York and the Coronavirus: Riding the Subway
Can New Yorkers feel safe riding the subway now that New York is in Phase Two? Andrea Pineda-Salgado reports.
Children Protest for Black Lives Matter in NYC
New York City’s youngest raised their voice to protest against police brutality, Andrea Pineda-Salgado reports.
A Look Into the Lives of Essential Workers During COVID-19
A look into how essential workers in Kansas City are adapting to a “new normal” during the pandemic.
Swipe Up: The Life of Aspiring Social Influencers
A first-person account of how challenging it is to become a successful social media influencer. This documentary offers a glimpse into the lives of three social media influencers, and the filmmaker’s own attempt to grow the number of her Instagram followers.
Quarantine & its Effects on College education
When the Coronavirus crisis broke out worldwide in March 2020 and increasing amounts of countries issued widespread lockdowns, college students fled home to quarantine for the foreseeable future. Many students had to flee their cities of university and others had to put an education on hold. I interviewed college students from each continent to get […]
Churches in the Middle of COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple countries have faced stay-at-home orders and shut downs of nonessential businesses as the entire world was put on pause in an attempt to flatten the curve. This video is a look inside one church’s story while they navigate new territory for both the congregation and staff in the midst of […]
Dad Relearns Elementary Curriculum To Homeschool Daughters
Jorge Coello is juggling his job as a real estate agent with his new one as a homeschool teacher for his two daughters. Fifth-grader, Alyssa, and third-grader, Samantha, are also finding remote learning tough.
Miguel – A Portrait
The friendly diplomacy between China and Cuba is influencing millions of young people’s lives on the Caribbean island. At sixteen years old, Miguel has been learning the Chinese language for six years and Kung-fu for eight. He said to me that the moment he arrives in China would be when his life begins. Although given […]
Turkish Immigrant Restaurant Owners in New York and London
This short documentary is a manifestation of my interest in Turkish culture, immigration and food. The video aims to capture the stories and personalities of restaurant owners across the world.