Video Storytelling
I fell in love with movies as a kid. First, I wanted to be in them. Now I want to make them. And maybe also still be in them.
I’ve been lucky to play roles both in front of and behind the camera and am looking for ways to bring film into my work as a strategist.
Word got out that I was a former (recovering?) actor, so being in other people’s projects became my side hustle at Brandcenter (see the reel below). Maybe I can keep it going after graduation?
SPCA | “Home. It’s Waiting For You.”
We were asked to produce a 90 second branded content for the SPCA. Instead of focusing on what adoption means for humans, we looked at the importance of adoption from a dog’s point of view. This is one of my favorite projects I’ve worked on. Ever.
My Role
Editing
Concept Development & Script
Directing & Cinematography
The Team
Strategist - Sarah Gray
Strategist - Molly Devereux
Uber | “Fun Ride Home”
Everyone knows Uber as a destination for rideshare and food delivery, but they want to get more engagement with their lesser known feature — their rentable scooters. This is a 30 second spot.
My Role
Editing
Concept Development & Script
Acting, Directing & Cinematography
The Team
Strategist - Arielle Adens
Strategist - Catherine Emblidge
Starbucks | “Feel Here, Anywhere”
Starbucks is well known across the US as a café, but less people know of Starbucks availability as a grocery product. We created this 30 and 15 second spot to highlight that it’s possible to get that unique Starbucks Café feeling, no matter where you are.
My Role
Editing
Concept Development & Script
Acting, Directing & Cinematography
The Team
Strategist - Bryce Randall
Strategist - Clare Malone
Shea Moisture | Brand Essence
Shea Moisture came under fire for unsavory ads that went against their brand and audience. This brand essence is meant as an internal reset for the brand and to establish the brand’s soul moving forward.
My Role
Editing & Stock Footage Discovery
Concept Development
Brand Research
The Team
Strategist - Keith Johnson
Strategist - Molly Devereux
Brandcenter | Demo Reel
I made it a habit of always saying yes when people asked me to be in their spots. If you need a strategist who will fill in for talent dropping at the last moment, I’m your guy. Enjoy this short sample.
Previous Life | Demo Reel
If you’ve made it this far down, then I’ve got to applaud your dedication. Heres my acting reel from a previous life. There’s many more minutes of screen time I’ve got hidden away.
My Role
Actor
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