Wounded Land Trailer

Ukrainian vintners/farmers, who were optimistic after emerging from the global pandemic, now face bigger challenges while operating during wartime conditions.

Wounded Land Trailer

Ukrainian vintners/farmers, who were optimistic after emerging from the global pandemic, now face bigger challenges while operating during wartime conditions.

WOUNDED LAND

UNBROKEN SPIRIT OF UKRAINE

Traveling across war-torn Ukraine, we tell the stories of people who, against all odds, remain actively engaged in protecting their country. They help as volunteers or fight as soldiers while defending their land, which Russians are intentionally destroying. Before the war started, some were building their businesses, but today they are forced to work even harder to keep their entrepreneurial spirit alive.

WOUNDED LAND

UNBROKEN SPIRIT OF UKRAINE

Traveling across war-torn Ukraine, we tell the stories of people who, against all odds, remain actively engaged in protecting their country. They help as volunteers or fight as soldiers while defending their land, which Russians are intentionally destroying. Before the war started, some were building their businesses, but today they are forced to work even harder to keep their entrepreneurial spirit alive.

A.C.E. Wreck is subject of San Diego Reader cover story

I started reporting on the A.C.E. in 2010. Since then, portions of the fishing boat accident have appeared in six publications. In the Sept. 21 issue, the San Diego Reader, which recently celebrated its 50th year in business, published the most complete narrative to date. Read the full story.

Project in Development

Divers exploring the A.C.E. in 2010

A.C.E., a short film based on a true story

Early in the morning on Nov. 26, 2005, the A.C.E., a 58-foot commercial fishing boat, was en route to the Dana Point Harbor after a night of bait fishing. Offshore winds, which kicked up a sharp and quick chop producing vertically shaped waves breaking only seconds apart, slammed the boat’s port side relentlessly until it finally capsized. Read the full story.

Recent Projects

Let ‘Em Play Documentary 

After California created a division allowing high school disabled athletes to compete in their own division, we followed four from the inaugural division as they entered the high-stakes world of international Paralympic competition. Their journeys are a roller-coaster ride of unforeseen circumstances.
Watch the film.

Project in Development

Divers exploring the A.C.E. in 2010

A.C.E., a short film based on a true story

Early in the morning on Nov. 26, 2005, the A.C.E., a 58-foot commercial fishing boat, was en route to the Dana Point Harbor after a night of bait fishing. Offshore winds, which kicked up a sharp and quick chop producing vertically shaped waves breaking only seconds apart, slammed the boat’s port side relentlessly until it finally capsized. Read the full story.

Recent Projects

Let ‘Em Play Documentary 

After California created a division allowing high school disabled athletes to compete in their own division, we followed four from the inaugural division as they entered the high-stakes world of international Paralympic competition. Their journeys are a roller-coaster ride of unforeseen circumstances.
Watch the film.

Marshootz Productions is primarily engaged in producing documentary films.