Past Film & Video (7 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Esports Awards 2024: Riyadh (2024) (Video) - Main Ceremony Director Main Ceremony Director See fewer
Esports Awards 2023 (2023) (Video) - Director (directed by) Director (directed by) See fewer
Red Bull Symphonic: Orchestra Noir feat. Rick Ross (2022) (Video) - Director Director See fewer	$1MM
The 94th Oscars Nomination Show (2022) (Video) - Director Director See fewer
The Sherman Brothers: A Hollywood Songbook (2018) (Video) - Director Director See fewer
Paul Mooney: Jesus Is Black - So Was Cleopatra - Know Your History (2007) (Video) - Director (multi-camera) Director (multi-camera) See fewer
An Inconvenient Truth (2006) First Assistant Director (as JJ Jonathan Jackson) First Assistant Director (as JJ Jonathan Jackson) See fewer	$1.5MM	$281K	$24MM	$50MM

Past Television (112 titles)	Episodes
The Oscars (2024) (TV Special) - Director (nominations, governors awards, sci-tech awards) Director (nominations, governors awards, sci-tech awards) See fewer
Divas Simply Singing! Raising Health Awareness (2023) (TV Special) - Director (directed by) Director (directed by) See fewer
The Oscars (2023) (TV Special) - Director (nominations announcement/scientific & technical awards) Director (nominations announcement/scientific & technical awards) See fewer
The People's Court (1997–2023) (TV Series) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
The 2022 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (2022) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
FaZe1: The Warehouse (2022) (TV Series) - Director Director See fewer
The Oscars (2022) (TV Special) - Second Unit Director (94th oscar nominations) Second Unit Director (94th oscar nominations) See fewer
30th Trumpet Awards (2022) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003–2021) (TV Series) - Director (5 episodes, 2003) Director (5 episodes, 2003) See fewer J.B. Smoove/Mike Epps/Chrissy Teigen/Amine (Dec 7, 2021) Season 20, Episode 44 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
The Oscars (2021) (TV Special) - Segment Director (nomination announcements) Segment Director (nomination announcements) See fewer
93rd Oscars Nominations (2021) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
NFL Sunday Ticket: Fantasy Zone (2014–2021) (TV Series) - Director (119 episodes, 2014) Director (119 episodes, 2014) See fewer Episode #7.17 (Jan 3, 2021) Season 7, Episode 17 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	119
Chasing the Crown: Dreamers to Streamers (2020) (TV Series) - Director (8 episodes, 2020) Director (8 episodes, 2020) See fewer 208 (Nov 20, 2020) Season 2, Episode 8 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
The Oscars (2020) (TV Special) - Assistant Director (nomination sequences), Director (Governors Awards) Assistant Director (nomination sequences), Director (Governors Awards) See fewer
Apple World Wide Developers Conference (2019) (TV Series) - Second Director (Halls) (1 episode, 2019) Second Director (Halls) (1 episode, 2019) See fewer WWDC 2019 (Jun 3, 2019) Second Director (Halls) Second Director (Halls) See fewer	1
2019 NFL Draft (2019) (TV Special) - Director (red carpet show) Director (red carpet show) See fewer
The Oscars (2019) (TV Special) - Director (Scientific & Technical Awards) Director (Scientific & Technical Awards) See fewer
2018 Women That Soar Awards (2018) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
The 42nd Annual Women in Film Crystal and Lucy Awards (2018) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
The Oscars (2018) (TV Special) - Director (segments: Scientific & Technical Awards and Nominations) Director (segments: Scientific & Technical Awards and Nominations) See fewer
Tavis Smiley (2004–2017) (TV Series) - Director (1,943 episodes, 2004) Director (1,943 episodes, 2004) See fewer Episode #8.1 (Jan 1, 2011) Season 8, Episode 1 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	1,943
Home & Family (2017) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2017) Director (2 episodes, 2017) See fewer Peter Prote/Mark Ballas & BC Jean/Ashley Everett (Aug 4, 2017) Season 5, Episode 233 - Director Director See fewer Trevor Donovan/Darlene Love/Renee Lawless (Jul 21, 2017) Season 5, Episode 223 - Director Director See fewer	2
The 41st Annual Women in Film Crystal and Lucy Awards (2017) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
The Oscars (2017) (TV Special) - Director (Governors Awards) Director (Governors Awards) See fewer
NHL on FOX (1995–2017) (TV Series) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
The 40th Annual Women in Film Crystal and Lucy Awards (2016) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
The Oscars (2016) (TV Special) - Director (Governors Awards), Director (nomination announcements), Director (scientific & technical awards) Director (Governors Awards), Director (nomination announcements), Director (scientific & technical awards) See fewer
The 39th Annual Women in Film Crystal & Lucy Awards (2015) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
Radio Disney Music Awards (2015) (TV Special) - Director (pre-show party) Director (pre-show party) See fewer
The Oscars (2015) (TV Special) - Director (Scientific & Technical Awards and Nominations), Director (nomination announcements) Director (Scientific & Technical Awards and Nominations), Director (nomination announcements) See fewer
The 38th Annual Women in Film Crystal & Lucy Awards (2014) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
Radio Disney Music Awards (2014) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
The Oscars (2014) (TV Special) - Director (Scientific & Technical Award) Director (Scientific & Technical Award) See fewer
45th NAACP Image Awards (2014) (TV Special) - Director (red carpet show) Director (red carpet show) See fewer
NFL Sunday Ticket: Red Zone (2005–2013) (TV Series) - Director (152 episodes, 2005) Director (152 episodes, 2005) See fewer Episode #9.17 (Dec 29, 2013) Season 9, Episode 17 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	152
The 37th Annual Women in Film Crystal & Lucy Awards (2013) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
Radio Disney Music Awards (2013) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
Rove LA (2011–2012) (TV Series) - Director (19 episodes, 2011) Director (19 episodes, 2011) See fewer Sarah Silverman/Judd Apatow/Rashida Jones (Dec 2012) Season 2, Episode 9 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	19
The 36th Annual Women in Film Crystal & Lucy Awards (2012) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
43rd NAACP Image Awards (2012) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
Rome Is Burning (2003–2012) (TV Series) - Director Director See fewer
The 35th Annual Women in Film Crystal & Lucy Awards (2011) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
42nd NAACP Image Awards (2011) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
2010 Soul Train Awards (2010) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
The 34th Annual Women in Film Crystal & Lucy Awards (2010) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
The Wanda Sykes Show (2010) (TV Series) - Director (2 episodes, 2010) Director (2 episodes, 2010) See fewer Episode #1.21 (Apr 24, 2010) Season 1, Episode 21 - Director Director See fewer Episode #1.20 (Apr 17, 2010) Season 1, Episode 20 - Director Director See fewer	2
41st NAACP Image Awards (2010) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
The 40th NAACP Image Awards (2009) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
2008 Film Independent's Spirit Awards (2008) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
39th NAACP Image Awards (2008) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
O.C. Insight (2007– ) (TV Series) - Director Director See fewer
Wired Science (2007) (TV Series) - Director (4 episodes, 2007) Director (4 episodes, 2007) See fewer Conversation: Elon Musk (2007) Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
MLB Extra Innings: Strike Zone (2007) (TV Series) - Director (26 episodes, 2007) Director (26 episodes, 2007) See fewer Episode #1.26 (Sep 29, 2007) Season 1, Episode 26 - Director Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	26
Live Earth (2007) (TV Special) - Director (Brazil) Director (Brazil) See fewer
All-American Presidential Forums on PBS Moderated by Tavis Smiley (2007) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
38th NAACP Image Awards (2007) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
2007 Independent Spirit Awards Red Carpet (2007) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
E! Live from the Red Carpet (2007) (TV Series) - Director (international) (1 episode, 2007) Director (international) (1 episode, 2007) See fewer The 2007 Golden Globe Awards (Jan 15, 2007) Director (international) Director (international) See fewer	1
Who's Got Jokes? (2006) (TV Series) - Director (1 episode, 2006) Director (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Warm It Up in LA (Nov 4, 2006) Season 1, Episode 2 - Director Director See fewer	1
Legends of the Ring (2006– ) (TV Series) - Director Director See fewer
2006 Independent Spirit Awards Red Carpet (2006) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
37th NAACP Image Awards (2006) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards (2005) (TV Special) - Director (post show) Director (post show) See fewer
Movie Club with John Ridley (2004– ) (TV Series) - Director Director See fewer
Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards (2004) (TV Special) - Director (countdown show) Director (countdown show) See fewer
The 2004 BET Source Hip Hop Music Awards (2004) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
Blue Collar TV (2004) (TV Series) - Technical Director (9 episodes, 2004) Technical Director (9 episodes, 2004) See fewer Funerals (Sep 30, 2004) Season 1, Episode 9 - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	9
2004 Taurus World Stunt Awards (2004) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
Britney Spears Live from Miami (2004) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
The 2003 BET Source Hip Hop Music Awards (2003) (TV Special) - Director Director See fewer
Jay-Z in Concert (2003) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
Weakest Link (2002–2003) (TV Series) - Technical Director (8 episodes, 2002) Technical Director (8 episodes, 2002) See fewer Episode #2.32 (2002) Season 2, Episode 32 - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
Dog Eat Dog (2002–2003) (TV Series) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
Weakest Link (2001–2002) (TV Series) - Technical Director (35 episodes, 2001) Technical Director (35 episodes, 2001) See fewer Anne Robinson Look-Alike Edition (Jul 7, 2002) Season 2, Episode 27 - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	35
CMT Flame Worthy Video Music Awards (2002) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
Fashion Police (2002– ) (TV Series) - Director Director See fewer
Fox NFL Sunday (1994–2001) (TV Series) - Technical Director (26 episodes, 1994) Technical Director (26 episodes, 1994) See fewer Episode #8.7 (Oct 28, 2001) Season 8, Episode 7 - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	26
The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001) (TV Special) - Technical Director (countdown show) Technical Director (countdown show) See fewer
MTV Icon: Janet Jackson (2001) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
The Los Angeles Marathon (2001) (TV Series) - Technical Director (1 episode, 2001) Technical Director (1 episode, 2001) See fewer 2001 LA Marathon (Mar 4, 2001) Technical Director Technical Director See fewer	1
MTV Rock N' Jock Basebrawl (2001) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
The Lyricist Lounge Show (2000) (TV Series) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
UWA Urban Wrestling Alliance (2000– ) (TV Series) - Director Director See fewer
Source Sound Lab (2000) (TV Series) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
Donny & Marie (1998–2000) (TV Series) - Technical Director (13 episodes, 1998) Technical Director (13 episodes, 1998) See fewer Episode #2.50 (Nov 19, 1999) Season 2, Episode 50 - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	13
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards (2000) (TV Special) - Technical Director (countdown show) Technical Director (countdown show) See fewer
The List (1999–2000) (TV Series) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
Battle Dome (1999) (TV Series) - Technical Director (9 episodes, 1999) Technical Director (9 episodes, 1999) See fewer Episode #1.9 Season 1, Episode 9 - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	9
Under the Helmet (1999– ) (TV Series) - Director Director See fewer
Tennis on HBO (1995–1999) (TV Series) - Technical Director (5 episodes, 1995) Technical Director (5 episodes, 1995) See fewer Wimbledon 1999 (Jun 21, 1999) Technical Director Technical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
BET Live (1998– ) (TV Series) - Director Director See fewer
HBO Boxing (1993–1998) (TV Series) - Technical Director (69 episodes, 1993) Technical Director (69 episodes, 1993) See fewer Vince Phillips vs. Alfonso Sanchez (Mar 14, 1998) Season 26, Episode 2 - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	69
Home Team with Terry Bradshaw (1997) (TV Series) - Technical Director (5 episodes, 1997) Technical Director (5 episodes, 1997) See fewer Episode #1.1 Season 1, Episode 1 - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
Prime Ticket: Los Angeles Kings Hockey (1985–1997) (TV Series) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
Caryl & Marilyn: Real Friends (1996) (TV Series) - Technical Director (304 episodes, 1996) Technical Director (304 episodes, 1996) See fewer Episode #2.157 Season 2, Episode 157 - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	304
George & Alana (1995–1996) (TV Series) - Technical Director (5 episodes, 1995) Technical Director (5 episodes, 1995) See fewer Episode dated 12 September 1996 (Sep 12, 1996) Technical Director Technical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	5
MLB on FOX (1996– ) (TV Series) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
State of the Union: Undressed (1996) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
Prime Ticket: Anaheim Angels Baseball (1989–1996) (TV Series) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
A Tribute to Black Music Legends (1995) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
Marilu (1994) (TV Series) - Technical Director (1 episode, 1994) Technical Director (1 episode, 1994) See fewer Bobbie Eakes and Jeff Trachta (1994) Technical Director Technical Director See fewer	1
The Home Show (1993–1994) (TV Series) - Technical Director (6 episodes, 1993) Technical Director (6 episodes, 1993) See fewer Episode dated 27 October 1994 (Oct 27, 1994) Technical Director Technical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
Good Morning America: The Great Alaska Adventure (1994) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
Los Angeles Clippers Basketball on KCOP (1993–1994) (TV Series) - Technical Director (82 episodes, 1993) Technical Director (82 episodes, 1993) See fewer Clippers v. Spurs II (Apr 23, 1994) Season 3, Episode 82 - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	82
The 1992 Republican National Convention (1992) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
The 1992 Democratic National Convention (1992) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
The 1992 Winter Olympics on CBS (1992) (TV Special) - Technical Director (bobsled & luge) Technical Director (bobsled & luge) See fewer
Body by Jake (1988– ) (TV Series) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
The 1988 Republican National Convention (1988) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
The 1988 Democratic National Convention (1988) (TV Special) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
Prime Ticket: Los Angeles Lakers Basketball (1985– ) (TV Series) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer
LA Lakers (1960– ) (TV Series) - Technical Director Technical Director See fewer

Internet (3 titles)	Role / Position	Company / Director
MLG Checkpoint *	Director	Major League Gaming
MLB The Show *	Producer/Director	Sony
North American League of Legends Championship Series *	Director	Riot Games

Television (106 titles)	Role / Position	Company / Director
Tavis Smiley *	Director	PBS
NMAAHC Dedication Ceremony *	Director	Don Mischer Productions
8th Annual Governors Awards *	Director	AMPAS
88th Oscar Sci-Tech Awards *	Director	AMPAS/ABC
7th Annual Governors Awards *	Director	AMPAS
88th Oscar Nominations *	Director	AMPAS/ABC
Madden Live *	Director	NFL Network
25th Divas Simply Singing *	Producer/Director	The Diva Foundation
46th NAACP Image Awards Red Carpet *	Director	TV One
87th Oscar Sci-Tech Awards *	Director	AMPAS/ABC
87th Oscar Nominations *	Director	AMPAS/ABC
6th Annual Governors Awards *	Director	AMPAS
Fantasy Zone *	Director	DirecTV
2014 WIF Crystal + Lucy Awards *	Director	WIF/Event Eleven
2014 Sony E3 Latin American Presser *	Director	Sony/Stungun
2014 Sony E3 Presser *	Director	Sony/Stungun
Paul Robeson *	Producer/Director	Ebony Repertory Theater
Radio Disney Music Awards Festival *	Director	ABC Disney
86th Oscar Academy Concert *	Director	AMPAS
45th NAACP Image Awards Red Carpet *	Director	TV One
86th Oscar Sci-Tech Awards *	Director	AMPAS/ABC
86th Oscar Nominations *	Director	AMPAS/ABC
23rd Divas Simply Singing *	Producer/Director	The Diva Foundation
2013 Blizzcon Pay Per View *	Producer/Director	DirecTV
John Henson Pilot *	Director	CBS
Funny Girls *	Director	ABC
Tiny Tonight *	Director	VH-1
2013 Sony E3 Presser *	Director	Sony/Stungun
2013 WIF Lucy + Crystal Awards *	Director	WIF/Event Eleven
Radio Disney Music Awards *	Producer/Director	ABC Disney
True Crime Daily *	Director	Telepictures
The Artie Lange Show *	Director	DirecTV
UEFA Champions League *	Director	Fox Sports
Nightcap with Paul F. Tompkins *	Director	Comedy Central
2012 Women In Film *	Director	Event Eleven
Jimmy Pardo Needs Jokes *	Director	Comedy Central
Trending wit# Iliza *	Director	VH-1
Parental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor *	Director	Nick Mom
43rd NAACP Image Awards *	Director	NBC
UEFA Soccer Special *	Director	FOX Sports
Rove LA *	Director	FOX Tel
2011 Women In Film *	Director	Event Eleven
Bill Clinton Foundation Celebration *	Director	Event Eleven
Kevin Smith Pilot *	Director	Telepictures
2011 Blizzcon Pay Per View *	Producer/Director	DirecTV
Global Watch *	Director	KCET
42nd NAACP Image Awards *	Director	FOX
Celebrity Beach Bowl 4 *	Producer/Director	DirecTV
Chelsea vs Liverpool PreGame *	Director	FOX Soccer Channel
2010 Soul Train Awards *	Director	Centric
2010 Blizzcon Pay Per View *	Producer/Director	DirecTV
2009 Women In Film *	Director	WIF
Wanda Sykes Show *	Director	FOX
Kilborn Files (Pilot) *	Director	FOX
41st NAACP Image Awards *	Director	FOX
Celebrity Beach Bowl 3 *	Producer/Director	Direct TV
2009 Blizzcon Pay Per View *	Producer/Director	Direct TV
JC Penny Concert Series *	Producer/Director	JC Penny Web
T-Mobile Launch Party Concert *	Producer/Director	T-Mobile
Mega March Madness Bracket Breakdown *	Director	Direct TV
40th NAACP Image Awards *	Director	FOX
Celebrity Beach Bowl 2 *	Producer/Director	Direct TV
2008 Blizzcon Pay Per View *	Producer/Director	Direct TV
BET J Virtual Awards *	Producer/Director	BET J
Samsung Rock and Rally *	Producer/Director	BNC / ESPN
39th NAACP Image Awards *	Director	FOX
Celebrity Beach Bowl 1 *	Producer/Director	Direct TV
2008 BCS Championship Pre-Game *	Director	FOX
2008 Sugar Bowl Pre-Game *	Director	FOX
All American Presidential Debates *	Director	PBS
38th NAACP Image Awards *	Director	FOX
2007 Independent Spirit Awards Red Carpet *	Director	WE
Strike Zone *	Director	Direct TV
Red Zone *	Director	Direct TV
2007 Fiesta Bowl Pre-Game *	Director	FOX
BCS Special *	Director	FOX
NFL on Fox Pre-Game *	Director	FOX
Wired Science (Pilot) *	Director	PBS
MLB on Fox Pre-Game *	Director	FOX
Who's Got Jokes *	Director	TV One
Legends of the Ring *	Producer/Director	Versus
37th NAACP Image Awards *	Director	FOX
2006 Independent Spirit Awards Red Carpet *	Director	WE
2005 Video Game Awards Post-Show *	Director	Spike TV
Total Access *	Director	NFL Network
2004 Video Game Awards Pre-Show *	Director	Spike TV
Fashion Police *	Director	E!
Movie Club *	Director	AMC
2004 Source Awards *	Director	BET
2003 Source Awards *	Director	BET
Rome is Burning *	Director	ESPN
Jimmy Kimmel Live (1) *	Director	ABC
ComicView *	Director	BET
Fox Kids Digi-Bowl *	Director	FOX
NFL Under the Helmet *	Director	NFL Films
BET Live with John Salley *	Director	BET
Urban Wrestling Alliance *	Director	Pilot
Hardcore Football *	Director	Fox Sports West
Hardcore Baseball *	Director	Fox Sports West
Los Angeles Lakers (pre-game) *	Director	Fox Sports West
Los Angeles Kings (pre-game) *	Director	Fox Sports West
Los Angeles Clippers (pre-game) *	Director	Fox Sports West
Los Angeles Dodgers (pre-game) *	Director	Fox Sports West
Anaheim Angels (pre-game) *	Director	Fox Sports West
ARCO AM/PM High School Game of the Week *	Director	Fox Sports West
CNBC Town-Hall Meeting *	Director	CNBC

Video (5 titles)	Role / Position	Company / Director
Lil' JJ "Almost Grown" *	Director	Funnyman Productions
HBO-Cingular Mobile Comedy Shorts *	Director	HBO/Cingular
Paul Mooney "Jesus is Black" *	Director	Showtime
Big Black Comedy Show *	Director	Funnyman Productions
Famous Last Words by 9353 *	Director	Music Video

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