Born in the same place as American cinema (the great state of New Jersey), Kyle Finnegan is a documentary filmmaker and creative director with a passion for science storytelling. He picked up a camcorder at age 11 and never looked back, believing that from the greatest scientific discoveries to the crumbs under the couch cushions, every moment holds a story worth telling. He is currently a creative director at 522 Productions, where he helps craft videos that drive change and inspire action, with a focus on science, technology and public health. His work has been recognized with a TIVA Peer Award. Finnegan received the Young Alumni Creative Development Award from George Mason University to support a short documentary on monosodium glutamate (MSG), exploring its complex history and chef Tim Ma’s efforts to reclaim its reputation. The film has screened at festivals nationwide and is being distributed by GOOD DOCS and PBS. When he’s not behind the camera, he can be found taking photos, hiking or loudly rooting for the New York Yankees.