I was thrilled to be able to contribute both as an episode Editor and as series Post-Production Supervisor for the new season of Firsthand. The doc series launched Feb 13, 2023 on the WTTW website. Check out the full series at wttw.com/firsthand
Author: Wayne K
Firsthand: Life After Prison trailer
The :30 trailer edited for the new season of Firsthand: Life After Prison, which premiered on Feb 13, 2023 at wttw.com/firsthand
New episode! Islands without Cars: Memories, Screams, and Reflections
This is the promo for our latest installment of Islands without Cars! For this episode, the cast and crew — including me! — shared their behind-the-scenes experiences working on the show. The episode premiered on WTTW Chicago in November 2022.
Break/Up premieres at L.A.’s Micheaux Film Festival
I edited this queer musical short film, Break/Up, that’s getting its big screen debut Friday Jul 15 in L.A.’s Micheaux Film Festival! It’s also nominated for Outstanding Comedic Short, Directing, Music, and Lead Actor! 🎉 🌈 📽️
David Axelrod on Jane Byrne’s Campaign
This is one of two digital exclusives edited in support of WTTW’s Chicago Stories episode on Mayor Jane Byrne which premiered on April 1, 2022. More information — along with the full episode — can be found at https://interactive.wttw.com/chicago-stories/jane-byrne
“Anything Goes”: Arts and Culture in Jane Byrne’s Chicago
This is one of two digital exclusives edited in support of WTTW’s Chicago Stories episode on Mayor Jane Byrne which premiered on April 1, 2022. More information — along with the full episode — can be found at https://interactive.wttw.com/chicago-stories/jane-byrne
‘Firsthand: Segregation’ trailer
This trailer was edited for WTTW’s online documentary series ‘Firsthand: Segregation’ that premiered in Feb 2022. The series puts “a human face” on the racial divisions impacting people across the city. Check it out at https://interactive.wttw.com/firsthand/segregation/video
Behind-the-scenes of “Beyond Chicago from the Air”
Go behind the scenes with Geoffrey Baer and the Beyond Chicago from the Air team as they film on the Illinois River aboard the Spirit of Peoria. Beyond Chicago from the Air premiered Dec 1, 2021 on WTTW and online at https://interactive.wttw.com/beyond-chicago-from-the-air
John Holiday, “Waste Mine” lyric video
I was fortunate enough to edit another music video for the talented and inspiring John Holiday — countertenor, and finalist on Season 19 of The Voice! This time it’s a lyric video for his new single, “Waste Mine.” In his description, John sums it up best: “If you have a special someone, you’ll understand these words immediately. … I’m hoping that each of you finds that special someone with whom you’re unafraid to waste time.” ❤
Islands without Cars: Fabulous Food Tour
A brand NEW episode of Islands without Cars is coming, and this one is ALL ABOUT FOOD! Our “Fabulous Food Tour” premieres Sunday, Sept 26 at 6:00PM on WTTW Channel 11, with various replays through Oct 7!