I had the incredible opportunity to direct several segments for Comedy Central's Crank Yankers. My background as an editor on the show proved invaluable, as it allowed me to leverage my experience in crafting numerous sketches. What's more, I was fortunate to have the trust and creative freedom from our producers to shape scenes and infuse them with visual detail and humor.

One of the highlights of my time directing on the show was the chance to collaborate with our puppets and the talented puppeteers who bring them to life. Filming puppets poses unique obstacles, particularly in concealing the performers. I meticulously planned the placement of set dressing and props, often rearranging the sets entirely from their initial designs. This approach ensured the puppeteers had maximum flexibility while remaining hidden from the camera's view.

Working with a pre-recorded audio track posed another layer of complexity. We had to consider the pre-established timing of the dialogue, which couldn't be altered. This required precise choreography of character movements to ensure that the jokes landed seamlessly for the audience. Working on Crank Yankers not only provided unique challenges but also incredible opportunities to hone my skills as a director and storyteller.

I directed on several episodes of Comedy Central's Crank Yankers revival under showrunner Jonathan Kimmel. My previous background as an editor on the show proved invaluable, and I was fortunate to have the trust and creative freedom to bring my own sense of humor to these prank calls featuring brilliant deadpan comedian and SNL alumnus, Kevin Nealon, calling a flower shop, as well as Crank Yankers mainstay Jim Florentine trying to secure funds to cover his gambling debts.

One of the highlights of directing the show was the chance to collaborate with lead puppeteer Victor Yarrid and the many talented puppeteers who brought our characters to life. Working out blocking and performance with them made me feel like a kid who’s discovered the Muppets for the first time.

Performing to a pre-recorded audio track posed another layer of complexity which required precise choreography of character movements to ensure that the visual jokes landed seamlessly for the audience. Crank Yankers not only provided me unique challenges but also incredible opportunities to hone my skills as a director and storyteller.

I directed on several episodes of Comedy Central's Crank Yankers revival under showrunner Jonathan Kimmel. My previous background as an editor on the show proved invaluable, and I was fortunate to have the trust and creative freedom to bring my own sense of humor to these prank calls featuring brilliant deadpan comedian and SNL alumnus, Kevin Nealon, calling a flower shop, as well as Crank Yankers mainstay Jim Florentine trying to secure funds to cover his gambling debts.

One of the highlights of directing the show was the chance to collaborate with lead puppeteer Victor Yarrid and the many talented puppeteers who brought our characters to life. Working out blocking and performance with them made me feel like a kid who’s discovered the Muppets for the first time.

Performing to a pre-recorded audio track posed another layer of complexity which required precise choreography of character movements to ensure that the visual jokes landed seamlessly for the audience. Crank Yankers not only provided me unique challenges but also incredible opportunities to hone my skills as a director and storyteller.

I directed on several episodes of Comedy Central's Crank Yankers revival under showrunner Jonathan Kimmel. My previous background as an editor on the show proved invaluable, and I was fortunate to have the trust and creative freedom to bring my own sense of humor to these prank calls featuring brilliant deadpan comedian and SNL alumnus, Kevin Nealon, calling a flower shop, as well as Crank Yankers mainstay Jim Florentine trying to secure funds to cover his gambling debts.

One of the highlights of directing the show was the chance to collaborate with lead puppeteer Victor Yarrid and the many talented puppeteers who brought our characters to life. Working out blocking and performance with them made me feel like a kid who’s discovered the Muppets for the first time.

Performing to a pre-recorded audio track posed another layer of complexity which required precise choreography of character movements to ensure that the visual jokes landed seamlessly for the audience. Crank Yankers not only provided me unique challenges but also incredible opportunities to hone my skills as a director and storyteller.

I directed on several episodes of Comedy Central's Crank Yankers revival under showrunner Jonathan Kimmel. My previous background as an editor on the show proved invaluable, and I was fortunate to have the trust and creative freedom to bring my own sense of humor to these prank calls featuring brilliant deadpan comedian and SNL alumnus, Kevin Nealon, calling a flower shop, as well as Crank Yankers mainstay Jim Florentine trying to secure funds to cover his gambling debts.

One of the highlights of directing the show was the chance to collaborate with lead puppeteer Victor Yarrid and the many talented puppeteers who brought our characters to life. Working out blocking and performance with them made me feel like a kid who’s discovered the Muppets for the first time.

Performing to a pre-recorded audio track posed another layer of complexity which required precise choreography of character movements to ensure that the visual jokes landed seamlessly for the audience. Crank Yankers not only provided me unique challenges but also incredible opportunities to hone my skills as a director and storyteller.