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The State of Outdoor Filmmaking: Brands NEED Storytelling
Outdoor filmmaking is changing, it’s not enough to get cool footage anymore, you need to know what to do with it!
How to Hire an Outdoor Filmmaker for Your Brand Campaign
If you’re wondering how to choose which outdoor filmmaker to work with, this will help you decide what’s important!
Why More Brands Are Looking for Directors Outside of LA and New York
There’s a shift in the filmmaking industry away from major production hubs and I love it
My Life as a Running Filmmaker in Boulder, Colorado
A day-in-the-life of my running, filmmaking routine here in Boulder, Colorado
The Complete Guide to Producing a Branded Documentary Shoot
Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to create memorable branded documentaries
How to Make More Money as an Outdoor Creative
Here’s a breakdown on how to increase your income as an adventure filmmaker :)
My Approach to Docu-Style Storytelling
Here’s my approach to storytelling when it comes to branded documentary content…
How I Practice Creativity as an Adventure Filmmaker
Here’s how I get better as a filmmaker - practice, practice, practice - even when nobody’s watching…
How Much Does a Branded Documentary Cost?
Ever wonder how much a branded documentary costs? Here’s how I figure out how to price a story-driven brand film
Filming with a Professional Runner Hans Troyer
This short film is a cinematic portrait of one of trail running’s most compelling young athletes, but it reaches far beyond race results…
A Lifestyle Commercial with Bluetti
Here’s how I made a lifestyle commercial for the energy company Bluetti
Colorado Commercial Video Production: What Brands Should Know Before Filming Here
A complete guide for creating branded content here in Colorado
Documenting Vs. Directing - A Documentary Director’s Guide
The best moments don’t always just "happen", here’s how to balance when to direct and when to step back
How I Direct Award-Winning Docu-Style Commercials
A breakdown on how I approach directing award-winning docu-style commercials for some of the biggest brands in the outdoor industry
What Actually Makes a Creative Brief Useful
A practical guide for brands and filmmakers who want better work that's cool and thoughtful and rad and stuff :)
The Cost of Skipping Pre-Production (and Who Pays It)
Pre-production isn’t sexy but good campaigns are so here's how to glow-up your process
Using Docu-Style Commercials in Modern Marketing Strategies
Some tips for how to make the most of your docu-style commercial
How to Film Running - The Ultimate Guide to Filming Running
The ultimate guide to filming running
A Docu-Style Commercial Director’s Guide to Directing Real People
If you’re wondering how to direct real people for docu-style campaigns, here’s how I do it and what I recommend…
How to Use Video Content to Actually Grow Your Outdoor Brand
I break down how to use content to not just look good but drive real growth.