Blog

A collection of my thoughts on filmmaking, marketing, the outdoor industry, and whatever else I’ve been thinking about lately.

These are mostly things I’ve reflected on and learned from making films, working with brands, and spending a lot of time outside.

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Finding Empathy as a Filmmaker

In order to create a documentary about a blind skier, I spent a day with an adaptive sports guide who taught me how to ski without seeing…

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How to Film Skiing Masterclass

During the winter of 2024, I made a FREE video series all about how to film skiing - including some behind-the-scenes breakdowns on my award winning ski films. With over an hour worth of content, this is place to kickstart a career as a ski filmmaker

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My Year in Review - 2023

From directing films for Patagonia to attending film festivals, there were a lot of memorable moments in 2023. Here’s what my year looked like…

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