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A New Creation

In January 1989 (30 years ago), I made my first trip to central Mexico.  There, while directing a film in a spectacular range of volcanic mountains, I fell hopelessly in love with butterflies. These extraordinary insects have (choose an adjective−they all apply) captivated, fascinated, mesmerized, astonished, surprised and inspired me ever since.

Over the years, Jerry Harned and I have had the privilege of producing at least six different documentaries that have explored a butterfly’s remarkable life cycle. 

Encouraging Words

The text above is actually a collection of words and phrases from notes, comments and posts we’ve received during 2018—each from someone who watched an Illustra Media film.

We’re humbled and thankful for this opportunity to present the most important truths in the universe via history’s most powerful means of mass communication.

None of this would have been possible without the support of folks who believe in what we are doing. Thank you for your interest in our work. The prayers, encouragement and gifts of

Big Changes

Over the years I’ve been asked several times, “What’s it like to be a documentary filmmaker?” I’ve come up with a concise response: “Today may be the best time in history to be making documentary films…and, it may also be the most difficult time in history to do so.”

Why is it the “best time”? That’s easy. The cameras, editing and animation equipment (once too expensive for anyone except major networks and Hollywood studios) are now available to