Two brothers go on a road trip to find their missing mom. But solving the mystery of her disappearance is only the beginning of their story. SAM NOW follows their 25-year quest for answers.

World Premiere at Hot Docs 2022. Winner of 15 Film Festival Awards.

Broadcast premiere on PBS Independent Lens. Streaming on The Criterion Channel.

“Sensitive and surprising… a film whose emotional reality seems to evolve before your eyes…”
– Nicolas Rapold, The New York Times Critic’s Pick

“Remarkable not only for its powerful subject matter and the restrained, intelligent way it examines its key players, but for how it simultaneously reaches the audience and everyone involved in the story… This is one of the year’s best films.”
– Matt Zoller Seitz, RogerEbert.com

See more at samnowmovie.com

A feature documentary on the exceptional life of an all-time mountaineering icon and his groundbreaking influence on the sport. DIRTBAGMOVIE.COM

Documenting the adventure, peril and serenity of a group’s attempt to climb the world’s most challenging peak in 2009, on the 100-year anniversary of the landmark 1909 K2 expedition.  Shot by director Dave Ohlson and his expedition team in Pakistan, the film follows world class Fabrizio Zangrilli and Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner with veteran climbers Jake Meyer and Chris Szymiec in a breathtaking high-altitude mountaineering experience.

K2: Siren of the Himalayas World Premiered as a competition finalist at the Banff Mountain Film Festival in November 2012, followed by its U.S. Premiere at Telluride Mountainfilm and an award-winning international festival run. Domestic Distribution by First Run Features. International Distribution by X-Treme Video.

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A short documentary examining the 1988 Presidential Election Campaign: Bush vs. Dukakis. ESPN Films Presents a 2R Productions / Lucid Visual Media production for FiveThirtyEight.

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/film-how-to-destroy-a-presidential-candidate/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5955638/

The Ultimate Upset: Are 16 seeds due?

March Madness is all about the upset: David taking down Goliath and shocking the world. But since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, a No. 16 seed has never defeated a No. 1 seed. According to FiveThirtyEight probability data, we should have seen at least three 16 vs. 1 upsets by now. There have been some close calls, but why hasn’t it happened yet? What are the odds and determining factors? Will we ever see The Ultimate Upset?

ESPN Films presents a 2R Productions / Lucid Visual Media production.

https://abcnews.go.com/fivethirtyeight/video/ultimate-upset-16-seeds-due-56175521

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/a-no-16-seed-will-win-but-dont-bet-on-it/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6649824

78-year-old Bill Iffrig was thrust into the national spotlight after the Boston Marathon attacks. One year later, he talks about his journey.

Produced with Sports On Earth.

Named an Official Honoree in the Sports category at the 19th Annual Webby Awards.

An in-depth examination of Washington State Initiative 502 and the future of drug prohibition laws. The film captures a landmark period in American history, taking viewers behind the scenes during the intense I-502 campaign while examining the context and controversies surrounding this unprecedented public vote to legalize, tax and regulate the recreational use of marijuana.

World Premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival in June 2013.

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A short documentary exploring the fates of three men branded “Mr. Irrelevant” as the final pick of the NFL draft.

Produced with Sports On Earth.

Named an Official Honoree in the Sports category at the 18th Annual Webby Awards.

Watch FINDING THEIR VOICE on the official Seahawks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn0JXvdieNs

In this episode of SEAHAWKS STORIES, we learn about the current voice of the Seahawks and former wide receiver Steve Raible. Learn about Raible’s role on the 1976 expansion team, his transition to broadcasting and why he shaved off his legendary mustache.

Watch more SEAHAWKS STORIES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVcMIZKZIzjO6CEdrGoaT2UZOsqgkuBz

Watch THE STARTING FIVE on the official Seahawks YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXQ4XIbdZ_c

In this episode of SEAHAWKS STORIES, The Starting Five offensive lineman from the Seattle Seahawks 2005 season sit down over a meal to talk about some of their favorite stories during their time together. Join Seahawks legends Walter Jones, Steve Hutchinson, Robbie Tobeck, Chris Gray and Sean Locklear.

Watch more SEAHAWKS STORIES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVcMIZKZIzjO6CEdrGoaT2UZOsqgkuBz

For the 20-Year Anniversary of Casual Industrees, we brought back friends, artists and former employees who contributed to Casual over the years. We reopened the old HQ’s basement in Alki, popped some gold tops, turned the mic on them and hit record. Cheers to 20 Years!

Series coming soon…

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A short documentary on the groundbreaking 1988 Jamaican bobsled team. What you know from Cool Runnings is wrong.

Produced with Sports On Earth.

Taking an unprecedented look at one of the most important and commonly overlooked positions in pro football: The Kicker. On the biggest stages of professional football, the pressure is immense, and the focus of the kicker must be intense both on and off the field.

The filmmakers conducted more than 70 exclusive interviews including Morten Andersen, Jan Stenerud, Tom Dempsey, Gary Anderson, John Carney, Jason Hanson, Kevin Butler, Matt Stover, Pete Gogolak, Jay Feely, Mike Ditka, Kenny Mayne and John Clayton.

Currently in post-production.  More at kickermovie.com

Tracking four American friends and their Chinese guide on a 1,000-mile bicycle trip between China’s two largest cities.  Documenting their journey with only the camera gear and clothing packed on their bikes, the filmmakers explores the world’s most populous nation without the aid of support vehicles, capturing an intimate portrait of China from a vantage point just a few feet off the ground. The film premiered on PBS affiliate KCTS 9 as part of the Reel NW series in December 2010.

**Winner of DIRECTOR – POST PRODUCTION at the 2010 NATAS Regional Emmy® Awards**
**Nominee for EDITOR – PROGRAM at the 2010 NATAS Regional Emmy® Awards**

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