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A Film About Not Surfing
I went on a surf trip to Morocco with a few friends but this isn't your typical surf film - in fact, this isn't a surf film at all...
Filmmaking in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado is an amazing place for all things video production. Here’s the ins and outs of the filmmaking scene here in Boulder.
Behind the Scenes - How To Ski Tour with La Sportiva
Check out the behind-the-scenes video for my newest ski film with La Sportiva!
Why Documentary Filmmaking Matters
Documentary filmmaking is a powerful medium that can shed light on important issues, inspire change, and help us connect with people and places we may have never encountered otherwise
I ran 1,000 miles this year…
Today I completed my New Year’s Resolution of running 1,000 miles and wanted to share what I learned during this process.
Keep Up - Trailer
Check out the trailer and learn how I made Keep Up - the story of Ryan Kinder and how he trained for the Ironman World Championship while recording his second full length country rock album.
Everesting Flagstaff
Check out my newest documentary short film about Colorado athlete Bobby Ryan iii as he attempts to Everest Flagstaff Mountain in Boulder.
Balancing an Entrepreneurial Lifestyle - Podcast Episode
I was invited on another podcast to talk about how my entrepreneurial approach to filmmaking influences my life. Listen here!
Gear Talk - What Cameras I Use and Why
I operate a lot of cameras but here are the pieces of gear that I use to create all my favorite films
Bike to Run Adventure - Getting Ready for Ski Season With La Sportiva
In this adventure, athlete Davide Giardini and I adventure from our homes in Boulder by bike into the mountains to go on a trail run up to a pretty epic summit with some friends. Then a storm hits…
My Film Screening with Patagonia!
I had a film screening with Patagonia about adaptive athlete Kevin Wilson - here’s how it went…
The Joys of Being a Branded Documentary Director - Unleashing Creativity and Impact:
There’s a lot to love about being a branded documentary director, here are a few reasons I love what I do
If you want to get to know me, click here
I was on a podcast recently where I talked about who I am, what I do and my approach for my career.
Getting Ready for Ski Touring with La Sportiva
Running up to a 13,000+ ft peak doesn't come without its challenges but, if you're properly prepared, you can have some fun along the way
What skills you need to be a ski camera operator
As winter looms closer, here are a few tips I’ve learned over the years on how to be a great ski cinematographer
Goat Surf Club in Ireland - The Untold Stories
In the creation of the Goat Surf Club in Ireland video series we made a lot of amazing memories. Here are the stories of those adventures we didn’t share in the videos.
Creating Docu-Style Documentaries in Colorado - Boulder Based Documentary Director Roo Smith
Explore the expertise, collaboration, and unique storytelling approach of a Boulder branded documentary director, and how I attempt to bring captivating stories to life.
My Highlight Reel!
I’m here to tell you a story - this is a story about me! Who I am and what I love to do…
Why I'm Trying to Be a Better Person, Not a Better Filmmaker
My success as a filmmaker won’t come from putting lights in the right places, it’ll come from being more empathic, kind and caring towards others