His practice ranges from documentaries intended for television to experimental works shot on 16mm. In all of his films, Washburn looks to disrupt conventional narratives and elicit questions that open new areas of understanding. He is a recipient of awards from the California Council for the Humanities, Center for Cultural Innovation, Pacific Pioneer Fund, and U.S. Department of Education (Jacob K. Javits Fellowship), among others. Latest project: An American Mosque. www.anamericanmosque.com