A sampling of our professional and personal work
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A Wish Granted
The Cystinosis Research Foundation was founded 20 years ago when 12 year old Natalie Stack made a birthday wish for her rare disease to go away forever. After raising 65 million dollars for research a clinical trial and a gene and stem cell transplant Natalie and 4 other patients are showing signs that her wish was granted.
Bakashana
An example of an edit only project from video captured by the organization on their trip to Zambia. They had great content and just needed some help editing their clips and sound into a usable fundraising video.
Rising Above
On April 1, 2015, Kristine Tesauro was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia.Upon arrival to the hospital, doctors informed her that had she waited an additional two days, she would not have survived.
Along with her sister Brianna, they are standing up and standing out. This is a story of family, the power of positivity, the strength of a community. A story with a message that transcends cancer. A message of hope, perseverance, compassion and gratitude.
Produced by Gary Hurt - Feel Alive
Directed & Edited by Nils Wanberg - Wanberg Media ArtsPlease visit http://catchsomeair.com to learn more about Catch Some Air
Special thanks to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Tesauro family, and the wonderful community of Sacramento, California for the support of Catch Some Air.
The Intimacy of Beekeeping
Dane Uhler, beekeeper from Santa Barbara, California, is profiled in this short film. He teaches people the art of beekeeping, a tradition he embraces with intimacy. The backyard honey produced is more than golden nectar in a jar, it's a poetic acknowledgement of our place in the ecosystem.An Unmarked Grave
A generational family story of finding the lost gravesite of Sondre Norheim, considered the father of modern skiing in Norway, and an emigrant to Dakota Territory.
A Cancer Story/A Love Story
My experience with Stage IV bladder cancer set against the backdrop of my 43 year marriage to Annie.
The Homestead
A long abandoned homestead in Western North Dakota became a refuge and an adventure for my father trying to raise extra money for college. I visited the homestead with him 50 years later.
Blindly Dancing New York
All Elana wanted to be was a dancer. Through multiple surgeries since childhood she learned she could do more to teach others about what is and isn’t a disability and to embrace the challenges in life.
Directed by Nils Wanberg
Wanberg Media ArtsMusicology Santa Barbara
Musicology in Santa Barbara, California was founded by Erland Wanberg to offer music scholarships to disadvantaged students through the Police Activities League (PAL).