Back in 2022-2023 when I was doing audio engineering and editing of the conservation podcast The Warblers by Birds Canada, the power of podcasting for nature became quickily apparent. Not only was the podcast...
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...
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...
Just suggest the idea of doing a documentary to a small conservation nonprofit and eyes will glaze over faster than a fox diving into a snow bank in search of a shrew. The reaction is...
In the ever-evolving landscape of storytelling, I'm always exploring innovative ways to captivate audiences and shed light on critical issues about conservation. So often conservation organizations think about a video or film being a...
I couldn't be more thrilled to share with you my excitement for the upcoming year, 2024. Why, you ask? Well, it's because I've added a remarkable Blackmagic cinema camera to my filmmaking arsenal. As a...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
