Where are we? Festival Introduction
Client
Aspen Film
Date
09/18/2025
Aspen Film needed a video-led way to promote the 2025 festival beyond its existing graphic-based marketing. We built a concept around the logo moving through Aspen like a character in search of the festival, using iconic locations and a final arrival at the Isis Theatre to create a story that felt cinematic, local, and unmistakably on brand. Filmed in under three hours and turned around in less than 24 hours, the final piece delivered a fast, polished marketing asset that the client responded to with genuine excitement.
Aspen Film wanted to expand beyond static, graphic-led promotion for the 2025 festival and introduce video in a way that felt more alive, more cinematic, and more aligned with the creative spirit of the brand. The goal was not simply to announce the festival, but to build awareness with a piece that felt distinctly Aspen Film — thoughtful, artistic, and rooted in place.
Rather than producing a conventional promotional edit, we developed a concept that used the Aspen Film logo as an artistic mascot moving through Aspen in search of the festival itself. That approach gave the piece a sense of personality and motion while allowing us to showcase recognizable locations throughout the valley, ultimately bringing the story home to the Isis Theatre, the home of Aspen Film. The entire project moved from concept to execution under intense time pressure. We filmed the piece in under three hours using a run-and-gun approach through downtown Aspen, then turned the final video around in less than 24 hours while continuing to support event coverage across the festival weekend.
What made the piece land was its balance of speed and intention. Even with a compressed timeline, the final film still felt considered in its pacing, color, and tone, giving Aspen Film a marketing asset that felt polished without losing its sense of immediacy.
The response from the client was immediate and enthusiastic. They especially responded to the color grading, the music selection, and the way the final piece captured the brand’s tone, telling us, “This video feels really on brand with the vibe we want to bring to Aspen Film!” They were equally impressed by the turnaround and by how quickly high-quality content was delivered under pressure.
5 Point Film Festival – Edu Marketing
Client
5 Point
Date
09/12/2025 – 12/12/2025
5Point needed campaign assets that could help the organization reach youth ages 14 to 21 while supporting the launch of a new education program across local schools. We helped create a connected campaign made up of a donor deck, social media content, and a video promo, all developed by a team of eight full-time collaborators and three additional production team members. The campaign focused on authentic youth storytelling and performed strongest on Instagram, where it generated 13,298 reach and 9,923 engagements during the campaign period.
5Point came to us with a clear challenge: they needed a stronger way to connect with youth in the valley, especially ages 14 to 21, as they launched a new education program going into local schools. The goal was to build awareness around the initiative while also creating marketing materials that could be used across social media, school screenings, and donor-facing presentations. To support that goal, we developed a campaign built around three core assets: a donor deck, social media content, and a video promo. Each piece needed to feel consistent with the 5Point brand while speaking directly to the audience they wanted to reach. More than just creating content, the objective was to build a creative system that could live across multiple platforms and still feel unified.
A major strength of the project was the team behind it. Eight full-time collaborators worked across creative, strategy, analytics, campaign management, donor materials, and client communication, with three additional team members joining during production weekend. That level of coordination allowed the campaign to feel thoughtful and multidimensional, while still staying grounded in 5Point’s voice and the goals of the education initiative.
For the video piece, our focus was on showing the authentic personality of 5Point in a way that felt real, youthful, and visually engaging. We built scenes that echoed classroom environments, brought in the executive producer for an interview, and used the production day to capture enough variety to make the final story feel original, even though much of the footage came from a single weekend. The approach was designed to keep the video feeling approachable and honest, while still polished enough to function as a flagship promo.
The production itself was highly collaborative. We filmed over two days in one location, bringing together the full team to make sure we captured enough coverage for each deliverable. We also brought in two industry professionals who contributed a steadicam rig and two Red Komodo cameras, which helped elevate the visual quality of the footage and gave us more flexibility in post-production. From there, the edit took place over a six-to-eight-week timeline with multiple revisions and internal feedback rounds to make sure the final assets stayed aligned across every part of the campaign.
One of the biggest challenges was making sure each video felt distinct, even though the footage came from the same production weekend. That required careful editing, intentional pacing, and a strong sense of story so that each asset could stand on its own while still feeling like part of a larger campaign. It was a balancing act between efficiency and variety, and that made the final result stronger.
The campaign performed best on Instagram, which proved to be the strongest platform for this audience. During the campaign period, Instagram reached 13,298 and generated 9,923 engagements, while Facebook reached 57 and generated 134 engagements. Those numbers showed that the campaign successfully increased brand exposure and interaction where it mattered most, especially within the younger audience the festival wanted to reach.
The client was very happy with the final result and especially appreciated the unique approach our team brought to the project. They were impressed by how the work felt different from what they had seen from other creative marketing agencies, and they valued the way the final assets supported both brand awareness and the education initiative in a clean, strategic way. For us, the most memorable part of the project was the chance to work as part of a large, coordinated team where everyone was contributing toward the same goal. That kind of collaboration created a strong creative environment and made the entire campaign feel bigger than any single deliverable.
80th Birthday Celebration
Client
Six Productions
Date
08/08/2025
Six Productions needed a same-night recap of an 80th birthday celebration that could be shown at another party the very next day. We shot the event handheld, run-and-gun, and captured the full atmosphere of the night from inflatables and live music to food, drinks, and dancing, then shaped it into a visual recap with no audio that still carried energy and emotion. The one-man production was completed under a tight overnight deadline and gave the client a dynamic alternative to a standard slideshow.
Six Productions came to us with a very specific need: create a fast-turnaround recap of an 80th birthday celebration so it could be shown at another party the very next day. The goal was to capture the full feeling of the evening in a way that felt immersive, elevated, and much more dynamic than a slideshow of still images. Because the recap needed to cover the energy of the entire night, video was the clear choice. The event unfolded across a large outdoor space and included everything from inflatables and live music to food, drinks, and dancing. The challenge was not just documenting what happened, but making the audience feel like they had been there.
On set, the approach was intentionally flexible and coverage-driven. I shot handheld with a run-and-gun mindset, using a mix of angles and focal lengths to make sure I had plenty of options in post. That variety became especially important in the edit, where quick cuts and clean transitions helped turn raw event coverage into a more immersive, story-driven experience. This project was also a true one-man production. I was responsible for capturing the entire event on my own, working across a large property while staying focused on getting the coverage needed for a polished final piece. The timeline added another layer of pressure — filming wrapped around 11:00 PM, and the finished video needed to be delivered by noon the next day. Since the piece was being used without audio, the edit had to carry the full rhythm and emotion of the night visually.
The result was exactly what the client needed. The recap played at the following day’s celebration and was met with strong feedback from both Six Productions and the client. I was told the client was extremely happy with the final piece, and that the video flowed well, looked great, and captured the spirit of the event. What made this project especially memorable was the creative freedom. With very little background direction, I was able to shape the recap in a way that felt fun, polished, and visually engaging. It was the kind of project where trust, speed, and creative instinct all had to come together at once.
Kova Carts Online Marketing
Client
Kova Carts
Date
08/23/2022
Kova Carts wanted a premium marketing video that could introduce its luxury golf carts to a stronger online audience, especially on Instagram. We showcased the cart’s standout features like Apple CarPlay, the sound system, and built-in coolers. Through quick cuts, multiple angles, and a wooded location that suggested capability and style. Shot over two weeks by a one-person crew, the finished piece gave Kova a polished brand asset that now lives on both its website and social platforms.
Kova Carts wanted a stronger presence online, especially on Instagram, and needed a video that could introduce their carts in a way that felt polished, energetic, and immediately clear. The goal was to showcase what set their carts apart from the competition while giving potential customers a fast, visually engaging introduction to the brand.
We built the video around the carts’ standout features, including the Apple CarPlay sound system, built-in cooler, and other premium details that help define the Kova experience. Rather than slowing the pacing down with long holds, we used quick cuts and multiple angles to keep the edit moving while still giving each feature its moment to stand out. The visual approach was simple but intentional. Everything was shot in one location, with the carts placed in a wooded setting to reinforce the idea that they could go anywhere. Using a tripod for smooth, controlled footage, we focused on making the carts feel sleek, capable, and ready for both lifestyle and utility-focused buyers.
This was a one-man production executed over the course of two weeks, with every stage of the process built around efficiency and clarity. The result was a marketing piece that could live comfortably on the client’s website and across social media without losing its premium feel. Once delivered, the video was integrated into Kova Carts’ website and social platforms, where it received strong feedback. The client was especially happy with how well the final piece represented their brand and how effectively it highlighted the carts’ key features while maintaining a fast, engaging pace. As they put it, “I love how you were able to showcase our brand tone within this marketing material. It really feels like us.”
HAVOC X iWorks Colab Video
Client
HAVOC, Yampa Mountian School
Date
01/12/2025 – 05/01/2025
Havoc and iWorks needed their first real marketing assets, so we created a collaborative documentary-style promo that could introduce both the skateboard company and the school-based creative agency supporting it. Using interviews with kids, Havoc leadership, and Iworks team members, we combined story-driven documentation with fast-paced edits, music, and dynamic transitions to keep the piece moving. The project was completed over roughly three months by a five-person team and helped give both brands a stronger, more professional online presence.
Havoc and iWorks came to the project with the same core challenge: neither brand had strong marketing assets yet, even though both had a story worth telling. The opportunity was to create a piece that could introduce Havoc Skateboard Company while also showing how Iworks, the classroom-based digital marketing agency at CMC, helps students learn what it takes to run a real business. Video was the right format because this project needed more than promotion — it needed personality, testimony, and context. By combining interviews with kids, Havoc leadership, and the Iworks team, we were able to build a story that felt authentic and grounded in the culture surrounding the skateboard scene. The goal was to make the brands feel connected while still giving each one its own identity.
The creative approach leaned into a documentary style with a fast-paced editorial rhythm. We paired interview-driven storytelling with dynamic b-roll of Havoc’s activity, sponsored riders, and competition team, using music and interactive transitions to keep the pace moving. That mix allowed the final piece to feel both informative and energetic, which was important for a project meant to support two brands at once. The campaign was executed over the course of about three months by a five-person team within the Iworks creative agency. Having a group that worked well together made the process smoother and helped the project stay focused as it moved from concept to final delivery. The collaboration itself became part of the value because everyone involved brought a different perspective to the story.
Once finished, the video was shared across Havoc’s Instagram and website, as well as the Iworks creative agency’s website and Instagram. It received strong positive attention across all of those channels and helped establish a stronger visual presence for both brands. Even without hard numbers, the response showed that the piece succeeded in giving the two organizations a more polished and story-driven way to represent themselves online. What made this project especially memorable was the team dynamic. Working with a group of people who were all aligned on the subject and invested in the outcome made the process easier and more creative. It was the kind of project where trust, collaboration, and shared vision all helped the final product feel stronger.
Youth Of The Valley Documentary
Client
Youthentity
Date
05/10/2025 – 08/15/2025
Youthentity needed a documentary-style brand film to support a new grant and show donors the real impact of youth outreach across the Roaring Fork Valley. We built the film as a story, opening with youth-focused statistics and then letting interviews and event footage guide the audience toward real solutions from the young people themselves. Shot across the Western Slope by a two-person team over three months, the final piece gave the client a meaningful donor-facing film that felt grounded, local, and mission-driven.
Youthentity came to us with a meaningful challenge: they had received a new grant to expand youth outreach across the Roaring Fork Valley, and they needed a documentary-style brand film that could help show donors the impact of that work. The film also needed to elevate youth voices and gather real input from the communities they were trying to serve, so the final piece could speak both to supporters and to the young people at the center of the mission.
Video was the right solution because this project was built around real people, real conversations, and real community moments. We captured interviews and outreach events across the Western Slope, from Aspen to Parachute, allowing the film to reflect the range of Youthentity’s presence throughout the region. That approach gave the project a broader sense of place and made the final piece feel rooted in the actual communities it was designed to support. Creatively, we wanted the film to do more than present interviews. We structured it as a story, opening with youth-focused statistics from Colorado and then using interview audio to build a more dramatic sequence that leads into the voices of the young people themselves. That arc helped turn the film into a problem-and-solution narrative, where the audience first understands the need and then hears youth responding with ideas, experiences, and perspectives.
The production was handled by a two-person team over a three-month timeline, with me serving as camera operator, project manager, and editor from start to finish. That lean structure kept the process agile while still allowing us to move through filming, editing, and release in a measured way. Because the project was tied to live events and social gatherings, we were able to document real interactions as they happened, which gave the final film a sense of authenticity and immediacy. The result was a film that the client felt was exactly what they needed for donor conversations. They shared strong feedback about how well it communicated the story and how useful it would be in showing supporters the actual impact of the grant-funded work. Since the project was not publicly released, the value of the piece came from its ability to clearly present Youthentity’s mission and the voices of the youth they serve. What made this project especially memorable was the chance to work on something with direct community impact. Youthentity’s work is centered on youth development, career readiness, and financial literacy throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, so being part of a film that could help support that mission made the project feel especially meaningful.
