SOFONISBA’S CHESS GAME: An illuminating examination of Sofonisba Anguissola’s iconic masterpiece as a window into the artist’s full oeuvre while painting a detailed picture of Sofonisba’s journey and the world she lived in to become one of the most accomplished female artists of her time.
RAPHAEL’S SCHOOL OF ATHENS (2025): A detailed examination based on rigorous research of The School of Athens, unveiling its rich symbolism layer by layer and exploring the elegantly subtle levels of meaning to provide viewers with a profound sense of the elaborately constructed beauty and harmony of this extraordinary masterwork by Raphael.
“Very good in conveying the story behind the mechanics of the fresco’s creation, and how the details of the architecture of the former papal apartments play into its meaning, in concert with the complementary works on the ceiling, floor, and adjacent walls.” – The Guardian
BOTTICELLI’S PRIMAVERA (2025): A comprehensive film based on meticulous research taking a fresh look at the different mysteries and often conflicting interpretations surrounding it, its rich mythology and allegories, the sumptuous event it was created for, the impact of humanism, classical poetry, Rome, the Medici family and more.
“A lucid, thoughtful and well-reasoned study of a Renaissance masterpiece. Impressive is the combination of high-mindedness and clarity on show here– impressive.” – The Guardian
RAPHAEL: A PORTRAIT (2024): A detailed, unprecedented exploration of the extraordinary life, achievements and legacy of Raphael (1483-1520), one of the most prolific and influential artists of the Italian Renaissance.
“An impressive achievement. The film could be the foundation of a university course on Raphael and had I still been teaching, I would have strongly recommended it to my students.” – Paul Joannides, Emeritus Professor of the History of Art, University of Cambridge
THROUGH THE MIRROR OF CHESS: A CULTURAL EXPLORATION (2023): A 4-part documentary investigating the remarkable impact of chess across a wide range of times and places touching on cultural history, art, literature, AI, psychology, game theory, chess variants, genius, gender bias, education, social empowerment, prison reform and much more in an attempt to comprehensively address the question of what makes the game so unique.
“..an outstanding documentary series that is incredibly thought-provoking and informative. Through the Mirror of Chess has as much place in the classroom as it does on public library documentary shelves. Highly Recommended.” –Video Librarian (4 1/2 stars out of 5)
PANDEMIC PERSPECTIVES (2022): A thoughtful window into a spectrum of key societal issues illuminated by the COVID-19 Pandemic through the prism of 32 international experts in biology, education, history, law, philosophy, politics, psychology, and more. All participants were filmed remotely using local film crews during the second half of 2021.
“In this brilliant and unsettling film Burton takes us where others fear to go, probing deep into the causes of the causes, exposing the sloppiness of our thinking and making us smash up our tired, worn paradigms.” — Charles Foster, University of Oxford
