Perry's films and documentaries bear the mark of his art-school roots (Rhode Island School of Design) and his years in the trenches of network TV, beginning with a decade in broadcast journalism. After designing and producing news for CNN, CBS and ABC, Perry broke ranks for pop culture on cable shows like Vh1's Pop-Up Video. Other creative work followed, notably photography and print for national magazines like Interview, Spin and the short-lived but acclaimed Might. Perry now writes and produces film, TV and Web projects with Michael Nigro under their company banner Acme Pictures, focussing primarily on social issues and combining real life with comedy wherever possible. Their award-winning feature documentary American Cannibal hit theatres in 2007.