Donnybrook Production Services

One of the more satisfying production assignments I’ve had, just over a year ago now, was producing a PSA for the ‘Sounds of Pertusis’ campaign.  It was an amazing opportunity, as I was able to work with a true sports legend in NASCAR champion (and, more importantly, father & Pertusis awareness activist) Jeff Gordon.  Jeff and his wife, model Ingrid Vandeboch, have two kids, and being parents has raised their own awareness to this frightening and debilitating epidemic among young children. They’ve since taken up the crusade against Pertusis, and hold this cause very near and dear to their hearts.

As a father myself, I can respect the fear and anxiety that comes with a sick child…even a minor illness can make a parent feel helpless, since it’s an inherent desire to want to do all we can to protect our kids. I was happy to stumble upon recent news on Jeff’s continued efforts, and reflecting back I’m immensely proud to have been even a small part in this ongoing movement.

Lately, I just can’t seem to keep my crews out of the sweltering desert heat…much to their chagrin, I’m sure. Halfway around the world, I’ve just recently had to put a band of creative and talented folks together in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, for an ongoing documentary style project for the RJC. The doc has already witnessed production days in Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta, and Boca Raton, and this latest round of filming abroad should round things out nicely. The footage is courtesy of the immensely talented Israeli DP Alon Grego, to whom I’m quite grateful. He and his guys have been amazing to work with.

Meanwhile, just halfway across the county, the weather-centric opponent was the ‘dry’ heat of the Arizona sun, where a 2-day shoot took place that spanned from Phoenix, through Prescott, and all the way out to Lake Havasu City. Lizard Land Productions was a tremendous find, and I’m anxious to find excuses to work with them more in the future.

Now, on to the nearest watering hole…