Read about my journey, behind-the-scenes stories, and thoughts on photo/video production and the media industry.
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01
2026
"Pesticide Exposure in Salinas: What the Data Shows in Monterey County"
A look at pesticide exposure data in Salinas and what it means for Monterey County residents.
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02
2026
"New Imjin Parkway - Better or Worse?"
An examination of the new Imjin Parkway and whether the changes are an improvement for the community.
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03
2026
"Salinas Councilmember Andrew Sandoval Censured"
Coverage of the censure of Salinas Councilmember Andrew Sandoval.
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04
2026
"Fort Ord Burn in 2026"
Fort Ord's massive Superfund site faces a 305-acre burn in 2026. Officials say it's safe — some residents aren't so sure.
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05
2026
"Monterey County Storm: Road Hazards (Demo Package)"
A demo news package covering road hazards during the Monterey County storm.
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01
2023
"Barbie Movie Party at Lighthouse Cinema"
A fun, vibrant promotional video for the Barbie movie screening event at Lighthouse Cinema.
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02
2025
"The Healing Collaborative Commercial"
A professional commercial produced for The Healing Collaborative.
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03
2024
"Grindhouse Datenight at Lighthouse Cinema"
As if plucked straight from a vintage 1970s movie theater, Chris Cerney and David Diaz premiered their advertisement at Lighthouse Cinema in early 2024.
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04
2023
"Lighthouse Cinema is Back"
This is the first advertisement I made for Lighthouse Cinema in 2023.
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05
2024
"Pizza My Way Advertisement at Lighthouse Cinema"
An advertisement created for Pizza My Way, screened at Lighthouse Cinema.
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06
2023
"Chris Cerney's Director Reel"
A short experimental short showcasing my directorial vision.
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07
2023
"How Do I Make Movies on my Own?"
A behind-the-scenes look at the solo filmmaking process and creative independence.
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08
2024
"Lights, Camera, Terror!"
This is a special Halloween-themed short film filled with old movie nostalgia, made entirely from scratch with no budget.
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09
2024
"Pre-Summer Pool Party"
I was tasked with creating an engaging music video-style short with local rappers and friends.
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10
2023
"Back To The Future & DMC Delorian at Lighthouse Cinema"
I was asked to create a fun, original video in 2023 as a promotion for our special screening of "Back to the Future." We even had a local car touring company loan us their DMC Delorian for the event.
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11
2024
"The Overlord - First 8 Minutes"
A preview of the first 8 minutes of The Overlord.
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12
2024
"Hold Tight! Original Feature Film Audio Screenplay"
An original feature film audio screenplay brought to life.
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