About Jay
I lead the teams and institutions that inspire people to see the universe differently. Twenty years on both the institutional and production side, including leading a four-year, full-facility transformation of one of the country's leading university science centers.

Fulldome films distributed to 250+ institutions across 19 countries, large-scale exhibitions, and immersive media. Educational experiences designed to move public audiences, in partnership with NASA, Lucasfilm, The Washington Post, the Special Olympics, and major research universities.
Work
​​Transformations
Led multimillion-dollar museum and planetarium projects, uniting story, design, and production into cohesive experiences.
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Exhibits
Directed interactive exhibits that engage audiences through narrative-driven, technology-enhanced experiences.
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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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Video & Documentary Productions
Produced video and documentary projects translating complex science, history, and culture into compelling visual stories.
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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.
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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]