Filmography
2020
THIS BLESSED PLOT- A 14 minute drama written, edited and directed by James Forbes using only Shakespeare's words spoken by Napa Valley residents to tell a new story. Produced by NapaShakes, Napa Valley's Shakespeare Non Profit.
2007-2019
SCOTCH WHISKY MINI DOCUMENTARIES- 41 mini documentaries covering all aspects of the history and techniques of Scotch Whisky production. Includes interviews with leading Whiskymakers, Distillery owners, farmers and other experts, illustrated with beautiful views from all regions of Scotland.
2010-2016
COOKING WITH CAKEBREAD- 49 Recipe and wine pairing videos for Napa Valley's Cakebread Cellars.
2015
GRACE FAMILY VINEYARDS- A series of short films to introduce winemaker Helen Keplinger and the Grace family.
2012-2013
VINOBO- 11 short Wine Education films starring 'Oxford Companion to Wines of North America' author, Bruce Cass. These movies draw on Bruce's encyclopedic knowledge to explore the differences between Northern California's wine regions.
2006
BEARSHEAD NAPA VALLEY DVD- An encyclopedic interactive guide to the Napa Valley made up of 47 mini documentaries that can be watched in any order. The movies cover the entire history of the Valley as well as all 21 sub districts. Based on 88 interviews with leading winemakers, winery owners, sommeliers, vineyard managers and other wine experts.
2001
CAKEBREAD CELLARS' VIRTUAL VISIT- An encyclopedic look at all aspects of winemaking at the iconic Napa Valley winery. Released initially on CDROM and then reworked for DVD. This in depth project inspired the interactive mini documentary techniques that led to the creation of the Bearshead Napa Valley DVD.
