While studying film at Cornell University, Tim produced a film, SO4, on the
lives of custodians that is used by Human Resources, as well as a class in
Industrial Labor Relations. From there, he spent a year in new media at
Boston's WBUR, NPR station, and founded goingdigitalfilms, LLC, to produce
a feature film, 1, on football's longest winning streak. The film has an
original score by Daniel Hulsizer (Spellbound), and participated in the
2004 Cinequest Film Festival, 2004 Cleveland International Film Festival
and the 2005 International All-Boys School Coalition Conference in
Washington, DC. In addition to his documentary work, Tim assistant
directed the Senses Fail music video Buried A Lie, distributed by
Interscope to MTV2, as well as, produced and shot the feature film,
wrestling, starring Jeff Conaway (Grease, Taxi)
Operation Falcon
HD video
16 min.
Since the war began, an estimated 20,000 Iraqis have worked for the United States as interpreters. Though these individuals now face retaliation from insurgents, the visa program for interpreters is limited to 500 spots a year. Watch from both the U.S and Iraqi perspective as a Marine does everything he can to help his former 'terp' escape danger.
Felicia
16mm color film
7:30 min
Like many single seniors, Felicia Elizondo faces the reality of aging alone.
Felicia's limited income has left her with little more than what she plans to use toward her burial.
Despite a future unknown, Felicia remains positive by connecting with others who are in similar positions.
FESTIVALS AND SCREENINGS:
In Shining Armor
Co-directed by Tim O'Hara and Evan Briggs
Digital Video - Widescreen
8:30 min
An inside look at the Medieval world as recreated by the Society of Creative
Anachronism, from the perspective of one of its oldest members.
Swim for Life
16mm black and white film
4:40 min.
A group of gay athletes face a second coming-out process as AIDS surfaces in San Francisco. Guy Decker, and
other surviving members of the team, march on Washington to advance awareness and to honor those who have
passed away. Today, a new generation of empowered gay swimmers competes as gay athletics become more mainstream
throughout the world.
FESTIVALS AND SCREENINGS:
- Reeling, Chicago's Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, 2007