Month: January 2018

New York Times Op-Ed

Following Op-Ed columnist, Nicholas Kristof’s reporting on the unfolding refugee crisis around the globe, this short responds to Kristof and Trump’s shared immigrant heritage. This and three additional Op-Docs directed by Chermayeff to accompany Kristof’s columns are part of the multi-part project Humanity on the Move, from Show of Force.

This is Life with Lisa Ling: Inside Mongol Nation

After a deadly shootout between bikers in Waco, Texas, pressure to gain access to the world of “Outlaw Bikers” rose sharply. With intensive research and delicate negotiations with the Ling team gained unprecedented access to the Mongols MC – rivals of the Hells Angels–interviewing its members and even riding along side them. A Part2 Pictures… Read more »

Half the Sky

Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide is a four-hour television series for PBS and international broadcast, shot in 10 countries: Cambodia, Kenya, India, Sierra Leone, Somaliland, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Liberia and the U.S. Inspired by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn’s book, the documentary series introduces women and girls who are living… Read more »

Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of Grace

Emmy nominated, Academy Shortlisted and Winner of Best Short Documentary at SXSW, Best Short at the Provincetown Film Festival and The Goethe Director’s Award from RAFF Toronto. Famous for his vibrant reinterpretations of classical portraits featuring African-American men, New York-based painter Kehinde Wiley has turned the practice of portraiture on its head and in the… Read more »

GLG

Noted consultancy GLG, commissioned Chermayeff to launch, produce and direct a video interview series as a new product line and marketing tool for the company.  Each video in the interview series, illustrates the breadth and depth of GLG’s platform and commitment to high level learning. Interviewees include: Arianna Huffington, Kathleen Sebelius, Jill Abramson, Jon Huntsman,… Read more »

A Path Appears

Following up on the success of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, this mini series again follows Nicholas Kristof and actor/advocates as they investigate issues of women’s oppression, especially within the United States. Traveling with Malin Akerman, Mia Farrow, Ronan Farrow, Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall, Ashley Judd, Blake Lively, Eva Longoria,… Read more »

Deadly Secrets: The Lost Children of Dozier

This 2 hour special for Lifetime Movie Network follows the work of Dr. Erin Kimmerle as she investigated the mysterious deaths of young students at a Florida reform school for boys, the film showcases unprecedented access to family members, photography and death certificates covered up by the state of Florida for decades. Dr. Kimmerle and… Read more »

New York Studio School

As a board member of the New York Studio School Chermayeff created a series of video centerpieces for the 2012 and 2013 Benefit.

Youtube: Los Angeles Space Launch

In October 2012 YouTube opened a new space for creators in Los Angeles. This video was central to their press announcement and strategy for further YouTube studios.

Little Children, Big Challenges

These five separate segments combined muppets with documentary segments featuring real families and children. Little Children, Big Challenges marked Sesame Street’s first foray into content on divorce. Full YouTube Playlist of Content Our segments : Chase’s Story (Part 1 and 2) A New Family Bonding with Siblings Managing Strong Feelings Supplementary Education Material: Google Play… Read more »