At the Water's Edge

Water dictates the rhythm of life in Florida's fishing villages. It's once state of plenty guaranteed a lifetime and livelihood for the many who once plied the trade. Living At the Water's Edge meant that not only could a family master its own destiny, but that a state could grow on a self-sustaining industry. In the new millennium, the fishing village is dying whale. Through the use of high-quality black-and-white still photography, a lively narrative, and journeys to explore the places that give an honest sense of this unique way of life, CDI provides a distinctive look at the enduring institution that is Florida's fishing villages. [currently seeking funding for production]

Monkey Fishing and Moonshine: River Rats and Outlaws on the St. Johns

Using oral history accounts, in-depth historical research from primary sources, and documentary photography, this project will look at the illegal activities conducted by local residents in a rural part of Florida during the mid-20th century. The project will foster awareness of the practices of "monkey-fishing," an illegal technique of catching catfish in the St. Johns River, and the moonshine industry--the unlawful production of home-made alcohol -- and the men, women, and bootleggers who made it an art and a profession. [currently seeking funding for production]