JELLY ROLL: SAVE ME
[Show Runner / Executive Producer]
Feature-length documentary chronicling the journey of redemption in real time of 38-year-old singer-songwriter Jelly Roll, confronting his struggles with mental health and addiction as he stands on the precipice of megastardom. Winner of LAPC Award for Personality Profile, Music/Arts Personalities. Premiered May 30th
MORMON NO MORE
[Show Runner / Executive Producer]
What does it mean to live authentically? And what does that mean if you're a 30-something married Mormon mom who's just discovered she's gay and in love with her female friend...another Mormon mom? This romantic, intimate, and revealing 4-part docu-series is a window into the LGBTQ+ community trying to reconcile their identity with the LDS church's prohibitive doctrine on same-sex relationships. Their voices teach us about acceptance, empathy, and the power of living your truth. Winner of NLGJA Excellence In Journalism Award for Excellence in Religion Coverage and GLAAD award nominee for Outstanding Documentary.
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Mormon No More follows the inspirational journey of Sal and Lena as they navigate their way out of the church, out of their marriages, and out of the closet, all while raising seven kids.
From the moment Sal and Lena's eyes met across a crowded Mormon ward party, something stirred inside them. The butterflies they had only heard about in movies fluttered in their stomachs for the first time, love songs suddenly made sense, it was an energetic rush they could not explain - an awakening. Giving in to their feelings meant going against everything they had ever been taught in the church and committing the ultimate sin. But having finally discovered the truth, they couldn't turn back. From that day forward, they've been treading a dangerous, uncharted path that risks alienation from their families, the scorn of their community and spiritual abandonment. Despite the hardship, they're happier than they have ever been. This four-part series captures the gut-wrenching, emotionally draining, and yet heartwarming task of reconstructing their lives while navigating their relationships with their ex-husbands, parents, friends and siblings.
And Lena and Sal are not alone. Their story intersects with other Mormon and ex-Mormon members of the LGBTQ+ community who wrestle with reconciling their identity with the church's prohibitive doctrine on same-sex relationships. Their gripping testimonies speak of shame and rejection, but the bravery of their actions shows us there is hope and happiness on the other side of fear.
PEOPLE OF THE WEST
[Executive Producer]
10-part docu-drama blending best-in-class scripted drama, interviews, animation, and motion graphics to tell the story of California's history from an Indigenous perspective.
THE SECRET LIFE OF DANCING DOGS
[Show Runner / Executive Producer]
Six-part docu-series that follows a pack of eager contestants and their canine counterparts from all corners of the globe as they compete in the little-known sport of Heelwork to Music, also known as dog dancing. There’s laughter and tears as they struggle through national qualifiers, battle fierce rivalries, cope with personal trauma, and manage a grueling training regimen - all in preparation for the ultimate dog dancing competition: Crufts in England. Humorous and inspirational, this series reminds us that there is a star inside everyone. Sometimes we just need a four-legged friend to let it shine.
GOLD RUSH
[Co-Executive Producer S11]
Top-rated docu-series charting the lives of gold miners' as they struggle to beat the odds and make their fortune using nothing but their ingenuity, determination, and hard work.
BEST SHAPE OF MY LIFE
[Co-Executive Producer]
Intimate and revealing 6-part documentary series following one of the most iconic entertainers on the planet: Will Smith. This uniquely creative project blends docu-series, animation, archival and social media to construct an immersive window in the life of a living legend.
WHEN SHARKS ATTACK
[Show Runner / Executive Producer]
Natural history documentary series investigating the mysterious circumstances behind sudden spikes in shark attacks. This multifaceted series involves intimate victim interviews, terrifying recreations, and cutting edge marine biology.
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In 2012, Ed took the creative lead on a three-part special that unraveled the science behind unexpected shark attacks. He worked closely with victims to help tell their stories as part of overarching active investigations. This compelling blend of emotion, science, and mystery helped When Sharks Attack become a returning series that now runs on the main National Geographic channel as the lynchpin of its annual SharkFest. As of 2020, the show is going into production of its seventh season. Ed served as showrunner/EP on seasons 1, 2, and 3, consulting EP on season 4, and returned to showrun/EP season 6. Ed knows too much about sharks, but yes, he still goes swimming.
THE EMPLOYABLES
[Co-Executive Producer]
Eight part documentary series following a group of neurodiverse job seekers as they fight to overcome the challenges of a system set up for the norm.
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Ed was a key member of the team that sold the project to A+E, self-shooting and editing sizzle reels for potential cast members while working with the network to greenlight the show. He then went on to Co-Ep the series. During production, Ed fostered trust and respect from the cast, often directing or self-shooting key scenes to ensure their stories were told with honesty, humanity, and integrity. He finished the season as the Creative Lead in field and in post. This funny, heartfelt series shines a light on an underserved and undervalued group of people – it was a pleasure to work on such groundbreaking content.
MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM
[Show Runner / Co-Executive Producer]
Interview and recreation series telling the mysterious, bizarre and intriguing tales behind the world’s most fascinating museum artifacts. Ran for twenty-three seasons.
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Mysteries At The Museum is one of the most beloved history series on television. When he joined in season 7 as showrunner, Ed reinvigorated the series by updating the aesthetic and sharpening the storytelling, helping the show achieve its highest ratings ever. Ed led a team of fifty staff members who worked together to produce sixty stories concurrently in field and post. During his tenure, Ed re-designed the production models in field and post, making the property not only more efficient (reducing post-production time by 30%), but also raising standards across the board. Ed was the showrunner on more than 100 episodes, including the spin of series, Mysteries At The Monument. Ed could rattle off a million niche facts about the most long-standing mysteries in the world, be he’d really like to tell you about a purple bubbling mass that once showed up in Pennsylvania. Just ask him.
MONSTERS INSIDE ME
[Drama Director]
Groundbreaking medical drama series for Animal Planet that combines harrowing first-person accounts with stunning cinematic recreations.
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Ed was a key producer involved in the first two seasons of what the New York Times dubbed, “TV's scariest show.” He then returned as the Drama Director for season 4. Ed led multiple drama units, working with scores of actors and crews, to bring these terrifying stories to life through stunning visuals. Because of his work on the show, Ed reckons he could diagnose a parasitic infection with ease. His wife, a medical professional, strongly disagrees.
FOOD COURT WARS
[Supervising Producer]
Led a team of producers for this life-changing food competition series. Two teams face off for a chance to win a years free rent of a restaurant space in a food court.
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As a key member of the creative team, Ed helped craft the first season. He led all aspects of production through casting, challenge development, location scouting, and shooting. He stepped in to multi-camera direct while also tracking story to guide producers in the kitchens. Ed is now a connoisseur of mall food courts. Go early people, go early.
HAUNTED USA
[Show Runner / Executive Producer]
Four-part travel and paranormal cross over series for Travel Channel. Features vérité of real tourists’ experiences at America’s most haunted locations alongside recreation driven historical narratives.
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Ed worked tirelessly with Travel Channel to craft the multi-genre format of this epic journey through America's most ghostly hotspots. He produced a delicate balance of tension and fear in the field with real-life tourists, as well as interweaving interview and recreation-based segments – all on a tight budget.
MAN V MONSTER
[Producer / Director]
Directed, produced, and edited episodes in Tanzania and Mexico of this hosted adventure travel series. Features vérité in extreme environments, wildlife photography, and chilling recreations.
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Ed directed in Tanzania following a cinematographer/host as he filmed a range of wildlife, including hyenas, hippos, baboons, and lions. He also worked closely with hunter-gatherer tribes to capture the most intimate aspects of their lives. Despite a small crew on a tight budget, the series encompasses a range of film making techniques such as night vision, trap camera, and thermal imaging. Even though Ed survived a night in an area known for lion attacks, he still gets a little spooked by street cats.
WORST COOKS IN AMERICA
[Field and Post Producer]
Key team member for this multi-season top-rated food competition reality format.
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Working on seasons 1 and 4, Ed was a key producer conducting OTFs on the kitchen floor and sit down interviews, carefully tracking stories for multiple contestants. During production, Ed also directed branded spots with Bobby Flay on behalf of Food Network. Yes, Ed knows how to boil an egg. Finally.
RAT BUSTERS NYC
[Series Director]
Self-shot an entire six-part series of this docu-series following exterminators around the most infested parts of New York
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Ed followed top exterminators around New York for a year, self-shooting an entire six-part series for Animal Planet. The production had him crawling across rat-infested basements in the Bronx, suiting up to go head to head with hordes of bed bugs in Queens, and slugging his way through a termite infestation at the Statue of Liberty. Despite being filthy, wrangling all kinds of camera equipment and going through more pairs of steel toe caps boots than he can remember - he loved every minute. If friends have a pest problem, Ed is still the first person they call.