FILMS
MADDEN
When her son Madden was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Lindsay worried about what his future might look like. This documentary short is about how Lindsay found hope in moments big and small.
“Madden’s story got rave reviews during our marketing team meeting—people were moved, which is hard to do.”
Director, Cinematographer & Editor: Krystiana Cornella
Color: David Hildreth
CHRISTOPHER AND EMILY
Novel gene therapy treatments have produced life-altering results for patients with spinal muscular atrophy. This doc short shows how the lives of siblings Christopher and Emily have been transformed thanks to revolutionary care.
“This story is told in an understandable, positive way and it captures the very essence of the children. I am so excited to share this with the Barrow Neurological Institute Advisory Board and donors.”
Director, Cinematographer & Editor: Krystiana Cornella
Stills: David Hildreth
Awarded: This video received a 2024 Emmy in the “Branded Content: Short Form” category
If you would like to learn more about gene therapy, I also wrote an article about Christopher and Emily’s found here.
ELLIE
Fifty years before Ellie was born, a major shift in neonatal care began, improving the physical and cognitive health of thousands of babies. In 1963, states started screening newborns for PKU, an inherited metabolic disorder. This change in public health policy would eventually play a key role in protecting Ellie’s quality of life. This short documentary explores PKU through the lens of Ellie, a go-getter who celebrates life with her condition.
“Ellie’s story was beautifully produced. It’s the kind of content I need to engage potential donors. This documentary is worth far more to our organization than a high-end commercial.”
Director & Editor: Krystiana Cornella
Co-Cinematographer & Color: David Hildreth
Co-Cinematographer & Gaffer: Dustin Cooper
NASH: I AM STRONG, BRAVE AND KIND
In the midst of Easter weekend in 2022, Nash's parents, Kendyll and Preston, noticed a lump on his stomach. At the recommendation of his pediatrician, they took Nash to Phoenix Children’s—and that’s when their world turned upside down. Nash, then just 21 months old, was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a form of liver cancer.
This doc short will help you understand what the past year and a half has been like for Nash and his family as they tackled this difficult diagnosis together.
My favorite scene is from 1:05 - 1:43.
Director, Cinematographer & Editor: Krystiana Cornella
Color and Stills: David Hildreth