Starbucks Upstanders Season 1
A Warrior’s Workout
This former NFL player created a specialty gym to train and rehabilitate disabled veterans
The Mosque Across the Street
Open hearts and open minds; this Memphis-based church is welcoming its newest Muslim neighbors
Rising Tide
When you pull into Rising Tide Car Wash, you might notice two things: Most of the employees have autism, and they are busier than ever
The Kids Who Killed an Incinerator
These students banded together and stopped what would have been the nation's largest trash incinerator from being built just a mile away from their school
The Empathetic Police Academy
Sue Rahr is a multi-term sheriff, and she's leading a change in the way cops are trained in Washington
Homes for Everyone
Utah shows the world that chronic homelessness can be ended using the Housing First model
Scholarships for Every Student
Many of the students at Baldwin High School don't have a lot of options after graduation — that's where the Baldwin Promise comes in
The Hunger Hack
Connecting hungry folks with a surplus of food is a simple idea that's not so simple to achieve — but these students made it possible
Building Homes, Building Lives
YouthBuild provides troubled youth a path to success with a program that gives back to the community by building affordable housing and offering continued education
Breaking the Prison Pipeline
A New Way of Life gives formerly incarcerated women the support they need to change their lives for the better
Starbucks Upstanders Season 2
Befriending Her Shooter
She answered a call from the man who shot her and a beautiful friendship blossomed
The Prejudiced Caller
He felt himself being prejudiced, so he asked for help and a beautiful friendship blossomed
Love for All in Utah
At one point, she thought homosexuality was evil — then life happened — and she made it her mission to make LGBTQ youth feel safe and loved
Planting Hope in a Coalfield
These former coal miners are helping rebuild the Appalachian region from the ground up
One Doctor’s Needle Fix
He saw an HIV epidemic in Miami and decided to stand up and take action
The Disappearing Island
After a conversation with his son, this conservative congressman decided to tackle climate change, head-on
Knives, Fire and Opportunity
This Chef is teaching young people skills that will make them want to stay out of juvenile detention
From War to Montana
She had never met a refugee, but she mobilized her community to welcome dozens of them
Saving Middletown
She cashed in most of her savings to try to rebuild her hometown
The Firefighters’ Rescuer
This program is making mental health a priority for firefighters
FEATURED SERIES
Reflections
Intimate portraits of people embracing their own beauty
#doingood
Parents surprised with heartfelt thank yous for the wonderful good they give to their children's lives
Neighborhood of Good
Stories of good neighbors giving their all to help their communities
Everest Jump Live
Lost mini docs hyping up the unbelievable event that would have been Discovery's Everest Jump Live
Moawia
He struggled to help support his family with low paying jobs, but after he learned to code, everything changed
executive producer | Robin Hood
Fill My Basket
Every day they give back to their community with a random act of kindness, one grocery cart at a time
executive producer + creative director | cricket wireless
Gritty Untold: The Making of a Mascot
The behind the scenes story of the birth of Gritty and his tumultuous first-48 hours.
supervising producer | Audacy
Quarter Boy
When a negative social media post sparked a desire to do good, this teen made random acts of kindness a part of his daily life
executive producer + creative director | Subaru
Street Change
Food, clothing and a place to shower; this app helps get those who are homeless the basics they lack and the support they need to get off the streets
executive producer + creative director | Verizon
Kazi Mannan
This immigrant-owned restaurant in DC always has its doors open for those in need
executive producer + creative director | Truvia
Feel More Like You
This makeover isn't meant to transform this woman into somebody new but to help return her to how she felt before cancer
executive producer + creative director | Walgreens
Destigmatizing SNAP
She never thought her family would need help, but now that they have it, she couldn't be more grateful
executive producer + creative director | Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Art of Clean
A stunning makeover of a community hangout for artists, musicians, and neighbors
executive producer + creative director | Clorox
The Overview Effect
Seeing Earth from space can actually change the way we think about our planet
executive producer + creative director | Facebook #LoveEarth
LGBTQ Taxi
He's doing his part to make sure the LGBTQ community can feel safe using ride-sharing services, especially to and from transition-related care appointments
head of video | Upworthy
Tiny Toilet Home
Would you live in a Porta Potty? Before you poo poo the idea, you have to check out this AMAZING tiny home, which has tons of benefits
head of video | Upworthy
Her First Breath with New Lungs
Thanks to an organ donor, she not only can breathe again but her incredible love story continues
head of video | Upworthy
Chained and Fasting
A chronicle of one man's 46 day hunger strike, which he did chained to a fence, to bring awareness about homelessness
head of video | Upworthy
Reclaiming Black Coffee
It's more than a coffee shop, it's a safe space for culture and creativity
head of video | Upworthy
Surviving Death: A Paranormal Debate
Does Science, Faith or Reality TV have the answer to what happens after we die? This 27-minute documentary was broadcast on PBS member stations and distributed on iTunes, Amazon, Hulu, Xfinity, and Roku
director + producer
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Remember This?
UPtv revisits classic viral videos to discover how the lives of those featured in the videos were impacted
Shark Expert Vlog
A “shark expert's" vlog ahead of the pseudo-documentary: Shark of Darkness: Wrath of Submarine
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Unfiltered thoughts from Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, one of the NFL's most outspoken characters
Real Life Heroes
Real life stories evoking the themes and stakes of The CW's dramas
Ancestry Stories
Powerful stories of personal identity and history
Reflections
executive producer + creative director on this Upworthy partnership with L'Oréal Dermablend
Caroline
Her tattoos are a form of beauty and self-expression and so is her choice to cover them
Mariah
Growing up, she worried that her skin condition would keep her from her dream of being a dancer
Kody
He used to feel different but now he loves what he sees in the mirror and is helping to spread that feeling
Mackenzie
Growing up, she felt that her acne made her an outsider but now it's something that helps her relate to the kids she mentors
Julia
After hiding her birthmark for years, she now feels comfortable just being able to be herself
Remember This?
executive producer + director + editor for this UPtv social video series
UPtv's Remember This? Ep1: Mom's Viral Dating Video
A son made a video for his mom in the hopes of helping her find love. It went viral, and his beautiful mother found so much more!
UPtv's Remember This? Ep 2: Zach Braff's Viral Proposal
Zach Braff helped this couple with a marriage proposal that went viral but that wasn't even the biggest thing to happen to them that week!
UPtv's Remember This? Ep 3: Paraplegic Husband's First Dance
A paraplegic veteran's surprised his bride for their first wedding dance, but it's their incredible love story that will really touch your heart!
Ancestry
executive producer + creative director on this Upworthy partnership with Ancestry
The Georgetown 272
He took a DNA test and found out he is a descendant of slaves who were owned and sold by the institution he currently works for
Detour
This artist created a beautiful and moving photography series, inspired by the results of this AncestryDNA test
Fighting Xenophobia
She wanted to do something about the xenophobia she was seeing in the world, so she started with herself
Trail Blazers
executive producer + creative director on this Upworthy partnership with Nature Valley
Saving Florida's Swamps
He goes to extreme lengths to get these stunning photos and the results are helping to save hundreds of species
Blind Adventure Seeker
She's taken on some of the most extreme sports in the world while blind; now she's helping others get out there and do the same
Saving the Badlands
He's dedicating his life to make sure future generations can enjoy the beauty of nature
#doingood
executive producer + creative director on this Upworthy partnership with Minute Maid
James Savannah
He was living paycheck-to-paycheck trying to provide for his kids until he decided it was time to step up his game
Alison Stroming
"What was it like the first time you saw me?" A conversation between a mother and her adopted daughter
The Peña Family
They thought they could never have children... then their miracle babies arrived
The Stanley Family
Life would be very different for the kids in this neighborhood without this super-dad
Neighborhood of Good
executive producer + creative director on this Upworthy partnership with State Farm
Jaz's Jammies
After spending much of her life in a hospital, she's bringing cozy pajamas to children who are struggling the way she did
Goodr
She knew hunger was an issue, but when she realized that even some of her close friends were struggling with it, she took action
Hosea Helps
They set out to feed thousands of homeless people for the holidays despite the fact that the organization was recently without a home itself
re:imagine/ATL
This group is teaching kids the skills they need to tell the stories of their communities through film
Digital Good Times
He was born premature with one arm, but he didn't let that stop him from making incredible music ... and helping others
Mouse
Mouse's mission is to empower youth to create with technology to solve real problems and make meaningful change
Your Path to Success
This program is teaching adults with disabilities the skills they need to build relationships and find careers
Techtonica
Tech companies have a diversity problem; This woman raised her hand to help solve it
Move Out for Hunger
These movers were tired of seeing hundreds of pounds of good food being wasted, so they took action
Friday Night Upworthy Extended Cut
Meet an incredible kid and his special coach, who both work to instill leadership, character, and love not only in their locker room but also their community
head of video | Upworthy (originally a CW sponsorship)
Superfan Sophina
This company went above and beyond to reunite a softball team with their tiny but mighty #1 fan
executive producer + creative director | Red Robin
Patrick Mahomes: Hero On and Off the Field
Mahomes' visit with Logan Bradley while he was recovering from a kidney transplant inspired the teen's recoverysupervising producer | RADIO.COM Sports
Joshua Rhodes
Joshua Rhodes is a brain cancer survivor who lost his beloved coach and classmates in the horrific Parkland shooting; the NFL, New York Giants, and RADIO.COM teamed up to give him a very special surprise
supervising producer | RADIO.COM Sports
Joshua Rhodes: 1 Year Later
Joshua shares his Super Bowl experience and offers an inspirational message of kindness and love
supervising producer | RADIO.COM Sports
Ochocinco Asks Fans Who's Their Favorite Wide Receiver
Chad Johnson asked football fans in Miami if he was a better player than their favorite wide receivers and you won't believe their answers
supervising producer | RADIO.COM Sports
NFL Game Day Fashion
Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson gives us a glimpse of how he would look every Sunday before the pads went on
supervising producer | RADIO.COM Sports
Pop-Up Video Mighty Ducks Simulation
Dozens of Mighty Ducks facts pop up over an epic video game simulation between the movie Ducks roster and NHL Ducks all-time all stars
supervising producer | RADIO.COM Sports
The CW
executive producer + creative director for Upworthy videos supporting The CW's programming
Downtown Boxing Gym
He realized everyone he knew growing up was either dead or in jail, so he took action
in support of The CW's Black Lightning
RED
He spent his youth in and out of jail for gang related crimes; now he wants to stop that cycle for other at-risk kids
in support of The CW's Black Lightning
Coach K
Thanks to their coach, the football players at this high school are more than a team — they're a family
in support of The CW's All American
Neil
Despite the hardships he's faced throughout his life, this student-athlete is a role model for his teammates and his entire community
in support of The CW's All American
The Vault
a fun look at some rarely seen deep cuts from the BJ Barretta filmography (college content and personal side projects)
First Film Class Film
September 1999
Fate Date
Student television blind dating show from 2002-03. This "national pilot" was made for The University Network, which went defunct shortly after expressing interest in the series
Revolutionary to Recluse: The Brian Wilson Interview
"found footage" doc cut from a raw interview of the Beach Boys' founder discovered on YouTube
You - Gossip Girl Mashup
Fans of both shows remark on the parallels between Penn Badgley's character on Gossip Girl and his character on You
You - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Mashup
Fans of both shows remark how You's Joe and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Dennis Reynolds are very similar sociopaths
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