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...
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Planning a Year-Long Video Content Strategy for Conservation
So you want to embark on a year-long video content journey, huh? Well, before you dive headfirst into such an environmental visual storytelling plan, it's crucial to define the purpose of your video content...
Factors Influencing the Rate of Professional Filmmakers
"What is your rate?" That's probably the most common question that I get asked. As an independent professional filmmaker who has been doing this work for the past 10 years, I have a different rate than...
Why Organic Filmmaking is So Powerful
Organic filmmaking isn't for everyone or every client project. I get that. And it's sometimes a leap to get organizational buy-in to go the organic route. First, you need to have absolute trust in...
Generating Fundraising From a Conservation Documentary
You know what people say: a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, when it comes to conservation, a video is worth a million. Conservation filmmaking is not just about making pretty pictures of...
Conservation: Building Bridges Between Animals, Ecosystems and People
Conservation of our planet's diverse ecosystems and wildlife is of utmost importance, yet often remains a distant concern for many. As humans, we have become increasingly disconnected from the natural world and the animals...
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...
Tips For Filming Successful One-Minute Videos
Because of today's short attention spans, and the fact social media is the major player for people viewing videos, the most common length for a video tends to be one minute or less. But...
Creating Engaging Videos: Do You Need Storyboarding?
Creating engaging environmental and conservation videos doesn't have to be a long and arduous process. Storyboarding can be a great way to map out your video, but there are also alternative methods that can...