Productions
JWM's most recent productions include: "Bandit Patrol" - the hit series about a network of wildlife rehabilitators working in Kentucky, currently in production for its second season, and "Mysteries of the Rainforest" - a two hour special, filmed in 4K, about the effects of El Niño on the mysterious wildlife of Barro Colorado Island.
Notable past projects include:
"101 Gadgets that Changed the World" - a two hour list show special about the gadgets and gizmos that changed history; "The Ancient Life" - a groundbreaking 3D series that investigates the greatest icons of antiquity and the mysteries that still surround them; "Solving History with Olly Steeds"- a collision of investigative journalism with the greatest mysteries of the past; "Planet Earth Extremes" - a 6 hour reboot of the popular Planet Earth series; "Treasure Quest"- a 13 episode reality series about modern day treasure hunting on the high seas; "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" for Animal Planet; Time-Life's Lost Civilizations - the sole recipient of the 1996 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Series; Saving JJ (1X30' / National Geographic, BBC) recipient of the 1998 Emmy for Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story; and Emmy-nominated shows Millennium Man (1X60' / PBS, Channel 4), Challenger: Go For Launch (1X60' / Discovery and BBC2), ; Sherman's March for the History Channel, The Treasure Seekers (13X60' HDTV) used by National Geographic to launch their channel, and The Unfinished War (1X60') for CNN; "History Hacker" a series for History about hacking, engineering and the great inventions of the past; four seasons of the top-rated History Channel series, "Digging for the Truth"; "Jesus: Man Behind the Myths" - a two-hour special for the Discovery Channel; and a six part educational series for Schlessinger Media called Environmental Science.
Besa: The Promise
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Feature Film —
)
History |
JWM's first foray into feature-length documentaries is a film about last great untold story of World War II: the Albanian Muslims who saved Jews during the Holocaust.
Mysteries of the Rainforest
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1x120' —
Smithsonian Channel )
Natural History |
Smithsonian Channel
Barro Colorado Island in the Panama Canal is home to one of the most studied rainforest in the world. Several scientists conduct research each year in this complex habitat. But El Niño has hit the island resulting in the second driest year on record. So what will this mean for the scientists and the animals?
Wild Wild Quest
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1x30' —
Travel Channel )
History |
Travel Channel
Historical investigator Brit Eaton digs into Butch Cassidy’s life to see if the infamous outlaw had the skills to pull off one of the greatest disappearing act in outlaw history … and uncovers an heirloom that might just prove he did.
Bandit Patrol Season 2
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6x60' —
National Geographic Wild )
Natural History |
National Geographic Wild
The hit series is back for even more drama, more tension, and more animals!
Siege of Masada
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1x60' —
Smithsonian Channel )
History |
Smithsonian Channel
It's known as the Alamo of the ancient world, the story of a band of Jewish rebels and their final stand against the Roman Army. The siege of Masada, recorded nearly 2,000 years ago by Jewish military leader Flavius Josephus, is more than a tale of resistance against impossible odds. It's part of the founding narrative of Israel. But how much of it is true? We take a look at the events that inspired the CBS television miniseries "The Dovekeepers" and go to the site of the mountain fortress itself, uncovering new truths about this epic conflict.
Bandit Patrol Season 1
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4x60' —
National Geographic Wild )
Natural History |
National Geographic Wild
Welcome to the world of wildlife rehabilitation, a profession that appeals only to those with a strong will and a big heart. In rural western Kentucky, three women have taken on the responsibility to care for wild animals that are injured, orphaned, or in need, with the ultimate goal of returning them back to the wild.
Cell Block Psychic
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3x60' —
Investigation Discovery )
Crime |
Investigation Discovery
For years, our host, a crime psychic medium, has closed cold cases and helped solve high profile investigations. Now she’s meeting with the most notorious murderers and delivering messages from the victims they killed in order to answer unanswered questions. Vicki Monroe is the CELL BLOCK PSYCHIC who will help to bring closure to suffering families.
Ghost Town Gold
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6x60' —
Destination America and National Geographic Channel International )
History |
Destination America and National Geographic Channel International
Brit Eaton and Scott Glaves explore the last frontier of American archaeology, the old ghost towns, abandoned mining camps, and industrial graveyards of the Wild West, in search of collectible artifacts from a bygone era. Whether it's convincing a sixth generation rancher to part with a stockpile of pre-19th century antiques, or unearthing a 150-year old mine shaft that holds a horde of Gold Rush mining gear, there's an endless supply of eccentric people, places, and artifacts to find and explore. From the Four Corners to the Alaskan wilderness to the Deep South, the American landscape is littered with deserted mine workings, abandoned ranches, and antiquated farmhouses and outbuildings still well preserved and primed for picking.
My Life is a Zoo
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4x60' —
National Geographic Wild )
Natural History |
National Geographic Wild
Life isn't easy for two zookeepers running a large private zoo in the middle of nowhere. With almost no help at all, Bud DeYoung and Carrie Cramer care for over 400 permanent residents, all while rescuing exotic animals from around the globe, rehabilitating local wildlife and running a struggling small business. This is the real life of Bud and Carrie.