About Jay
I build immersive experiences that put audiences somewhere they couldn't otherwise go: fulldome films, VR, and interactive exhibitions distributed and installed worldwide.
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20+ years on both the institutional and production side, leading projects for NASA, Lucasfilm, The Washington Post, the Special Olympics, and major universities, from first concept through final delivery.
Work
Fulldome Films & XR Experiences 
Produced and directed 14 award-winning fulldome films and multiple XR experiences, with official selections and awards at the Jena Fulldome Festival, IMERSA, and DomeFest.
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Digital Exhibits
Directed interactive exhibits that engage audiences through narrative-driven, technology-enhanced experiences.
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Video & Documentary Productions
Produced video and documentary projects translating complex science, history, and culture into compelling visual stories.
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​​Transformations
Led multimillion-dollar museum and planetarium projects, uniting story, design, and production into cohesive experiences.
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Selected Projects
MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM RENOVATION
$9M transformation uniting story, design, and production.
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MARS - THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY
Immersive fulldome film transporting audiences to Mars.
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MYSTERIES OF THE BRAIN
Fulldome film exploring neuroscience in striking visuals.
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HIDDEN NO MORE 
Traveling exhibit with VR, film, animation, and physical elements.
RESEARCH HAPPENS HERE
Large-format film series showcasing scientists and discovery.
FREEDOM RIDES VR
Immersive experience exploring the Civil Rights movement.
Select Experience
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STRATEGY AND MEDIA CONSULTING
Documentary production and consulting for major media organizations and universities.
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARIES
Producer and mentor on award-winning international multimedia documentaries. 
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & SPEAKING
Speaker at ASTC, IMERSA, and FILM-COM, and on NPR’s The State of Things.
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TEACHING & MENTORSHIP
Adjunct professor and lead instructor in multimedia storytelling and interactive media.
MULTIMEDIA & WEB
Digital storytelling and design for Lucasfilm properties including Star Wars and Indiana Jones.
Consulting
I advise organizations on creative strategy, experience design,
​and production, turning complex ideas into engaging experiences. 
Contact
[email protected]