Chasing Dreams: From Journalism to Conservation Filmmaking
I've been asked countless times how I became a full-time conservation filmmaker. So I thought I'd share the story of my path. Warning: It has a few twists and turns. But hey, I think...
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Five Steps to Planning a Successful Conservation Documentary
Is your organization passionate about the conservation of nature? Of course it is! That's why a conservation documentary could be a great way to spread awareness and promote the change and actions your organization...
New Nature Videos About Frontenac Arch Region
I've just wrapped video and production of two new videos filmed in the Frontenac Arch region north of Kingston, Ontario, for the Nature Conservancy of Canada. These videos are in English and French and are...
Winter filming work in the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region
Hiking into a remote, pristine snow-covered lake, and climbing rocky outcrops in a pine forest were all in a day's work for my most recent filmmaking assignment for a conservation nonprofit. Winter assignments are often...
Elevating Conservation: The Case for Hiring Professional Drone Pilots
Call me biased, but as a professionally licensed drone pilot I can't stress enough that conservation organizations should only be hiring professionally licensed and insured drone pilots. I remember being at an outdoor event several...
Thank You For Another Incredible Year
I say this every year at this time: The words 'Thank you' never seem to be enough or capture how grateful I am for the support for my conservation filmmaking business. Just know this: I...
Priority Place Documentary Premieres to Sold-Out Audience
Wow! I have so much gratitude for the sold-out premiere on Nov 10, 2023 of my new conservation documentary, A Priority Place: Hope For A Forest. [caption id="attachment_12185" align="alignleft" width="225"] Sold-out premiere[/caption] The crowd of 150...
How to make people care more about saving the natural world
Making people care. That's a common phrase I hear over and over again when I embark on the process of filming and producing a film or video for conservation organizations. Organizations often seek to create...
Why Focusing a Story On The Plight of One Animal Can Be So Powerful
When you watch a wildlife documentary today there's a storytelling technique that is proven to be very effective at building an emotional connection between viewers and the cause. The technique is simple: It's all about...
How Can a Conservation Video Change Minds and Create Action?
In my bio I write that conservation is my passion. Making people care is my why. I really believe that the why is a powerful ingredient in purpose-driven video creation and production for the natural...