"Spinnaker" is a short documentary that focuses on the story of the film's namesake whale, who the CCS tracked from her birth to her death and across three entanglement events. Spinnaker's life is a rare example where marine biologists were able to see how deeply entanglement can impact the lives of today's whales. Her story is not an isolated one and represents the challenges that many marine animals now face after years of pollution and degradation threaten to collapse the once-thought to be indestructible ocean systems.

The problems of marine systems are vulnerable to an out-of-sight-out-of-mind bias yet the narrative power of the film illuminates the value in creating a personalized narrative around the intersection of natural and human systems. It is impossible to watch without being filled with empathetic sorrow for the plight of threatened marine creatures and pride for the dedicated teams who strive to ameliorate this critical threat.

Nadine’s range of experience in the film and television industry spans nearly 30 years and a variety of disciplines. With a passion for theatre, film, television and digital media, she has produced projects with some of the top talent in television, film and theatre. As a director, Nadine is focused on creating stories that resonate politically and socially while also attaining entertainment value. Film and television projects include directing The Last One (Showtime), The Good Mother of Abangoh (Independent Documentary), The Best of the GLAAD Media Awards (MTV Networks), Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund (PSA Campaign) and Be an Ally, Be A Friend (GLAAD PSA Campaign).

Nadine produced Phil Allocco's short film, Joseph Henry, which has traveled the festival circuit and won numerous awards. Executive Producer credits include the award-winning romantic comedy, The Truth About Lies, and the critically acclaimed documentary, Sidemen: Long Road to Glory.

Nadine is a partner of Red Thread, where her client list includes Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Bank of America, SAP, CBS, and History. As an Executive Producer, Nadine has led teams of writers, graphic designers, editors and multimedia programmers creating award winning national television commercials, promotion, interactive media, and corporate events. Projects for CBS, History, True Colors, Discovery Online, The Travel Channel, ABC, and Discovery Channel have won the PROMAX Gold Award, The Insight Award, The Telly Award, and The International Monitor Award.
Nadine began her career in the arts while achieving a B.F.A at New York Institute of Technology and pursuing work as a stage manager at independent theatre companies in the New York City theatrical community. Early work relationships include the Roundabout Theatre Company, The Writers' Theatre, and Queens College Theatre at Colden Center.