Peter Kapuscinski

When Xavion’s mother needed full-time care, he stepped in without hesitation. Like so many family caregivers, he faced long days, emotional stress, and the challenge of finding the right resources to support them both. This video was produced to promote the resources that are available to caregivers through United Way and AARP’s Caregiver Support Program, a program that has connected more than 1.8 million caregivers to the tools, resources, and guidance they need. The intended audience was caregivers and potential funders to continue to support the program. I brought this idea to life by leading the planning, scheduling, and production logistics of the shoot, before traveling to Kansas City to film the interviews. I served as the director of photography, producer, script writer, and editor. I wrote interview questions, conducted the interview, and wrote the video script. The video served as a keystone video to highlight the caregiver program for both AARP and United Way on social media and led to a significant increase in funding to support the program.

James Sullivan’s funny and inspirational story will make you look at curb cuts in a whole new light. The World Bank animator and filmmaker packed his wheelchair and headed to Kingston to discover how disabled people in developing countries manage to live, work, and play. The video was produced to highlight how people with disabilities deserve the same rights as everybody else. My role in the project was as director of photography, producer, and editor. I planned the shoot, traveled to Jamaica to film the video on location, and edited the first cuts, before my colleague, James, finalized the video with his animations. The video screened at the convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) at the United Nations, as part of the United Nations’ commitment to ensure people with disabilities enjoy full equality, dignity, and autonomy.

One year after the Los Angeles fires, recovery is still unfolding. For many neighbors, the loss wasn’t just a home, it was community, and a sense of belonging. While disasters change neighborhoods in an instant, healing takes time. I served as Producer and editor.

Every year, 8 million tons of plastic pollution escapes into the world's oceans, and the United States alone burns or buries 32 million tons of plastic in landfills. Nearly every piece of plastic begins as a fossil fuel and greenhouse gases are emitted at nearly every stage of the plastic lifecycle. This cost of plastic pollution to human health is enormous, especially in Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities where the majority of plastic-making facilities and plastic-burning incinerators are located. I served as camera operator, producer, and editor.

Jocelyn’s story begins with two young parents doing everything they could for their family. They were still teenagers when she was born, navigating life day by day, without a clear roadmap, but always showing up. That foundation of care, resilience, and belief stayed with her. I planned the video shoot and travel and served as DP, Producer, and Editor.

It’s tough being a baby sea turtle. Less than 1 in 1,000 hatchlings survive to adulthood! In their first minutes on the beach birds, crabs, raccoons, and foxes prey on these little critters. Then in the water, seabirds and fish will continue to snatch them up. And that is just natural predators. We need to give baby sea turtles the best shot at flourishing. With a global network of ocean sanctuaries, we can protect turtles and all critters in the ocean. I served as producer and editor.

Preparedness is key to resilience when disaster strikes. In this SOCIAL video, we share 5 essential disaster preparedness tips to help you and your loved ones stay safe during emergencies. I wrote the script, developed the shot list, directed the filming and talent, and edited the video together for social.

My FREE TAXES is a free, trusted tax filing tool from United Way that helps individuals and families file their federal and state taxes safely, without paying costly filing fees. I produced and edited this video for social.