Documentary Work
My love for documentary started when I was young. From seventh grade through eleventh grade, I participated in the National History Day documentary competition. Creating and editing short historical pieces, with a particular focus on local history, helped me grow and develop my filmmaking style and voice.
Now, I am continuing that pursuit at the University of Missouri School of Journalism’s Murray Center for Documentary Journalism, were I am working to complete my capstone film, ‘THE CLOUD BETWEEN US’.
WERM
Directed by Ethan Heinz | Edited by Josh Ellenburg
A story of trial and tribulation. An infamous Chicago graffiti artist reflects on his life and his impact on the community he loves.
Afghan student builds community in Columbia
Sayed Zabiullah Sadat was attending the American University of Afghanistan when the Taliban took control of the country. Uncertain of his future in the country and met with an opportunity to continue his education, he now attends the University of Missouri.
Sayed has been an active part of the community as he has helped Afghan refugee families adjust to their new home here in Missouri. Working with the City of Refuge, Sayed helps families be familiar with U.S. culture, apply for jobs, take the DMV test and connect with various resource organizations.
When The Ash Settles | The Wooldridge Fire Aftermath
In the seven days since a wildfire razed about half of Wooldridge, the village's residents have spent time searching. The McComb family, who lost their home, dog and two birds in the Saturday blaze, sifted through ash in search of their wedding rings. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler visited on Wednesday to examine the wreckage and promise support for the recovery effort. Part of their search was to determine whether the fire caused enough devastation to merit a federal disaster declaration. Wooldridge residents have found plenty of damage: The town's streets are now scattered with burnt car frames and 23 ruined structures.
Roots
Brent Stidham reflects on his relationship with death and why he wants to be a coroner.
Fight Night
Andrew Moore, a senior documentary journalism student at MU, spent a year working on his capstone film, "I've Never Been in a Fight Before." Moore's film follows his journey through training for Fight Night, a charity boxing event, and the tension the fight creates between him and his mother.
I’ve Never Been in a Fight Before
Directed by Andrew Moore | Assistant Camera by Josh Ellenburg
Andrew Moore captures his experience as he trains for an amateur boxing match. Analyzing his own privilege and his relationship with his mother,