Work produced for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
ROLE: Co-Director, Editor
GOAL: Produce a new institutional TV Spot for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to be aired during all nationally televised Cornhusker events.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Highlight Hannah-Kate’s story to share to prospective students before the start of the school year.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Produce a cinematic video for UNL’s College of Architecture about a recent project completed by faculty and students.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Build on our Campus video series by highlighting the red seen on game days. This has a very distinct style in that it's not a typical hype video seen for athletic events. This focuses more on the community, place, and interactions that make campus unique.
ROLE: Camera / Editor
GOAL: Showcase Lauren’s passion and love for research.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Sheldon Museum of Art asked for a video that highlights Dr. Dawes' work and collaboration with the museum to be used for their annual gala event.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Highlight Sammy’s story as well as UNL’s programs that support student retention.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Showcase the UNL campuses during the fall season.
ROLE: Camera, Editor
GOAL: Create a short vignette of Andrea and her love for music.
ROLE: Camera, Editor
GOAL: Capture importance of Volleyball Day in Nebraska and the energy of the fans at the breaking of the world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event.
ROLE: Camera, Edtor
GOAL: Highlight the concert event, while also highlighting Paul’s stories.
ROLE: Camera, Editor
GOAL: Showcase the importance and scale of the event and Dr. Gold's message.
ROLE: Camera, Editor
GOAL: Create an energetic recap of homecoming week
ROLE: Director/Camera/Editor
GOAL: Showcase UNL’s campuses during springtime.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Highlight Nasrin’s story in a cinematic fashion
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Highlight Carlos’ story to share to prospective students before the start of the school year.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Showcase the student body at the start of the school year and all its diversity, friendships, and personalities.
ROLE: Camera, Editor
GOAL: Travel 1,000 miles for 3 days with the IANR Roads Scholar Tour to capture UNL’s new chancellor’s reflections as he acquaints himself with the state, its people, and the university’s resources.
ROLE: Camera, Editor
GOAL: Create a funny and sweet video to capture the humor and tenderness that coincides with college move-in.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Highlight Dr. Shizuka’s work to be shared by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
ROLE: Camera, Editor
GOAL: Showcase UNL’s campus in a calming, meditative light.
ROLE: Camera, Editor
GOAL: Showcase the annual event in a way that gave context and resonance.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Highlight the sounds and excitement of the drumline as campus prepares for the new academic year.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Show the personal and student perspective of Luke’s groundbreaking work.
ROLE: Director / Camera / Editor
GOAL: Make a short documentary about the Steffen family that also ties into the benefits of the NU’s Nebraska Promise program.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Feature Isela’s story in a cinematic way
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Showcase Gretchen’s personality and relationship with students.
ROLE: Camera, Editor
GOAL: Showcase the marching band as they prepare for their debut at the first football game of the year.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Cinematically showcase Maggie’s journey to becoming a Husker.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Create a cinematic feature video about Jacob and his connection to Nebraska.
Highlights of award-winning work I’ve produced for Concordia University, Nebraska both as an employee and as a contracted freelancer. This collection shows the diversity of projects: highlight reels, events, ad campaigns, athletics, comedic shorts, inspirational promos, and more.
From 2012-2020 I served as Concordia University, Nebraska's video producer and multimedia developer. All work was written by, directed by, shot by, and edited by me or with my oversight. Work includes pieces made for various departments across campus such as Admissions, Advancement, Athletics, Alumni, Student Life, and Academics.
Nature and Travel videos
'Hidden Landscapes' is a study of the effects of industrialization on what appear to be untouched, wild landscapes. I look for what is seen and unseen. What is natural and unnatural. The before and after. I look for spaces that appear unspoiled by human hands, only to have that space radically shift due to the unforeseen presence of vehicles cutting into view. I believe there’s a balance between what we encourage to be left untouched and what the realities of the modern era require.
This project includes over a year’s worth of footage from four states. Finding ideal locations was a challenge due to the strict demands of this project, including road access, necessary elevation changes, and the absence of road markers. National and state parks proved to be the best locations due to protected wilderness efforts.
5,000 miles on the road, 7 national parks, and a lot of memories. It's been about six years since I did any significant documentation of our family travels, but with plans this lofty I knew I had to shoot just a little bit. We experienced a lot of beautiful things but we especially loved getting to see a lot of family and friends on the way.
Music: "re:member" by Ólafur Arnalds
Emily and I spent some time in the Pacific Northwest. As we explored the coast with hardly another soul in sight, we imagined how Lewis and Clark must've felt. It felt like our personal coast, and it quickly became one of our favorite places.
All shot on iPhone 6Music: "The Canyon Wants to Hear C Sharp" by Andrew Bird
A short documentary of my family's trip to western Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado.
Music: "Carry Me Anew" by Olafur Arnalds
A tonal piece about what it feels like to go back to you hometown and visit with family and friends.Shot with my Canon 7D.Music: 'One Sunday Morning (Song for Jane Smiley's Boyfriend)' by Wilco
My experiment with Final Cut Pro's optical flow effect.Shot at Hilton Head Island, SC using my Canon 7D.
Tensions grow between two young women over the course of three operatic acts as one's obsession threatens their ability to coexist.
Official 2022 Omaha Film Festival Selection
Official 2021 Omaha Film Festival 48 Hour Competition Submission
•WINNER: Best Film
•WINNER: Best use of prop
•WINNER: Best Cinematography
•RUNNER UP: Best use of line of dialogue
Requirements:
•Genre: Comedy
•Prop: Soap
•Line of Dialogue: "I move the stars for no one."
•Runtime: 5 minute max
Interwoven morning and evening liturgies quietly define a man and a woman’s home life. Day brews a cup of coffee and sits to enjoy the morning news with his crossword puzzle, and later Night pours a glass of wine to unwind from her day with a romance novel and a snack. These little moments of shared inconvenience, sweet gestures, and silent communication make their life lived together beautiful, simple, and ordinary.
Selected to 2023 Omaha Film Festival
Honorable Mention: Best Cinematography at 2022 Omaha Film Festival 48 Hr. Competition
Role: Writer/Director/Editor/Actor
A husband attempts to avoid the building tension at home. Instead, he finds perspective on the urgency of life and love with the hopes of reconciling with his wife.
Official Entry 2019 Omaha Film Festival 48hr Film Challenge
Collaborative effort with several Concordia undergraduate students.
Synopsis: A lifetime of pressure and a moment of rage unhinges Kassi, a good girl from a good home, and makes her cross the point of no return.
Challenge Requirements:
Genre - Crime
Line of Dialogue - Small price to pay for beauty.
Prop - Backpack
Time limit - 5 minutes
Second Runners Up - 2018 Omaha Film Festival 48hr Film Challenge
Collaborative effort with several Concordia undergraduate students
Synopsis: Karen, a small town secretary with a big mouth, investigates the strange occurrences in her town using her desk phone and her keen intuition as her guides. When rumors run rampant, chaos is bound to follow.
Requirements:
Genre: Crime
Line of Dialogue: "It doesn't usually do that."
Prop: Rolodex
Time Limit: 5 minutes
ROLE: Writer/Director/Sound Design
SYNOPSIS: Alone in the Iraqi marshlands, Private Walters gets in over his head with a trigger-happy, WMD-seeking Sergeant and his bewildered POW. Walters must find a way to outwit the Sergeant and get back to base before Sarge drags them all into his suicide mission to win the war for America. Walters tries to befriend the POW but just makes matters worse with his clumsiness. Guns blazing, side by side, the three are forced to fight together and fight each other when they find out who the real enemy is.
ROLE: Cinematographer
SYNOPSIS: Passion, a ballerina's greatest challenge, is also the key to unlocking her potential.
ROLE: Cinematographer
SYNOPSIS: A lonely artist takes hold of a cherished dream when he discovers a magical ability to bring his drawings to life.
It’s Just a Tree photography series as part of the faculty exhibition
Hidden Landscapes video and Paper photography Series
ROLE: Camera, Editor
GOAL: Showcase the expertise and family atmosphere of MCT/ Companies.
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Create an short introductory video to the Easy Rightsizing brand
ROLE: Director, Camera, Editor
GOAL: Share the process and story of how Changing Spaces serves their clients during the moving process
ROLE: Lead Actor
Role: Writer/Director/Editor/Actor
A husband attempts to avoid the building tension at home. Instead, he finds perspective on the urgency of life and love with the hopes of reconciling with his wife.
