Team RWB [our impact] from JJ Starr on Vimeo.

Team RWB is transforming the way that America supports its veterans when they return from combat. We are creating communities of veterans, their families, and American citizens that enjoy authentic interaction through physical and social activities and events all across the country.

For more information visit: teamrwb.org

re:new project | creating hope for women from JJ Starr on Vimeo.

Re:new provides training and employment in a community environment for refugee women living in America.

Re:new exists to transform and invest in the lives of refugee women.

Re:new believes in the value of coming alongside those in the community who are in need, walking with them, bearing their burdens and entering into their stories.

Re:new believes that the act of creating things of value is a powerful exercise in restoring hope to broken lives.

Re:new believes that each person is made in the image of God and is therefore valuable and worthy of the highest honor and respect.

For more information visit renewproject.org

Team RWB [texas trail running] from JJ Starr on Vimeo.

Team Red, White & Blue sponsored a trail running camp for America’s Veterans to run, learn, and bond. The camp was held at Camp Eagle and took place Veterans Day weekend (Nov 9-11th).

Topics dicussed included night running techniques and lighting systems, uphill and downhill running techniques, incorporating speed training in running workouts, technical trail running skills, running form, first aid for common trail running injuries, running gear and hydration systems, trail running etiquette, Leave No Trace practice, core workouts, training and racing plans, running nutrition, the prevention and treatment of common running injuries, the prevention and treatment of heat illnesses, and the usefulness of running as metaphor.

Elite trail and ultrarunners, along with experienced local volunteers, coached and mentored camp participants on hour-long runs to address these topics. Four hour-long lectures with question and answer periods explored running plans, injury prevention, nutrition, and heat illnesses in more depth. Camp participants ran in one of four groups based on their fitness levels. Lodging was primarily in dormitories 12 person dormitories and meals were family style in a large dining hall. 63 veterans and 12 civilians attended the camp. 37 civilian volunteers were present at different points throughout the weekend to act as coaches and mentors.

Sponsors included: the USO, Drymax socks, La Sportiva, UltrAspire, Trail Runner Nation, Black Diamond, Tailwind Nutrition, Ultrarunner magazine, Whole Foods, Strutz Incorporated, Richard Rybacki and Sandy Nguyen, and Jason Crockett.

Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. The camp is another example of the efforts to further this mission. To learn more please visit teamrwb.org

Video was Produced by Rule29 Creative rule29.com

Hannah Parrish | Goalkeeper 15' from JJ Starr on Vimeo.

Hannah Parrish // Goalkeeper

Neuqua Valley High School // Team Chicago

Class of 2015

Team RWB [bikram yoga NYC] from JJ Starr on Vimeo.

Team Red, White & Blue sponsored a yoga camp for America’s Veterans to introduce and expand a yoga skill set towards a healthy lifestyle. The camp was held at Bikram Yoga Bronx for over 30 attendees and over a dozen instructors including renowned Rajashree Choudhury, the Founder and President of USA yoga who assisted her husband, Bikram Choudhury, in creating the highly successful Teacher Training Program.

The camp took place between Sept 22-24th with veterans attending from 10 states and even as far as Germany. For some this was their first experience with yoga particularity Bikram Yoga, which was the foundational style of the camp. During the 3 day camp, attendees participated in workshops, classes and a variety of social activities with fellow veteran and local community members.

Bikram Yoga is a 26 posture sequence selected and developed by Bikram Choudhury to systematically work every part of the body and is practiced in a heated room.

Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. The camp was a prime example of the efforts to further this mission. To learn more please visit teamrwb.org

For more information on Bikram Yoga visit bikramyoga.com

Video was produced by Rule29 Creative | rule29.com

"Freely Give" [pepperdine alumni] from JJ Starr on Vimeo.

In 1937 when George Pepperdine founded, what was then called, Pepperdine College, he declared that the schools motto would be: “Freely you have received; freely give” (Matthew 10:8).

What he dreamed this small school, to which he gave his life savings to, would live by, carries on today.

This short video highlights just a few of the many Pepperdine alumni serving around the world.

eyes to see [shred-i-gator] from JJ Starr on Vimeo.

a short doc about a boy who beat the odds and the joy he gets from shredding paper.

Luke Koupal is a special needs young man who loves alligators and shredding. So Shred-i-Gator was hatched to give him a way to provide a valuable service for those interested in helping him earn his way.

Luke will deliver a Shred-i-Gator box to your business. When your box is full of documents to be shredded, call (630-717-0409) or email (Shredigator@aol.com).

Micro-shredding and disposal: $50 per pickup

For more info visit: shredigator.com

Yesterday after returning from a great weekend away in Portland, I had 8 Telly Awards waiting for me! Here’s a pic of them:

I won:

2 awards for “[awaken honduras]” – https://vimeo.com/9535143

2 awards for “31 | the sunrise project” – https://vimeo.com/7507367

4 awards for “In Defense of our Dreams” – https://vimeo.com/25461389

Editing is often something that is done alone and often involves very little human contact. I hate it. Sure there are moments where I get extremely excited when a shot comes together and the doc makes progress, but for the most part, it’s a long, difficult process. So, in an effort to continue to involve other people in this and make it more “communally-based”…I need your help.

Below are four screen-shots of “different” (look hard because they may appear similar) subtitle options that I am considering for the doc. Take a look at them and let me know what you think – either A, B, C, or D (if you want to view them a little bigger, just click on each picture). Reply below or @ me on Twitter: jj_starr