Fast Films from Banff

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Banff Mountain Film Festival and take part in the Adventure Filmmakers Workshop. Led by adventure film legends Keith Partridge and Michael Brown (“The Weight of Water”, Grand Prize Winner) the workshop touched on every aspect of making a film, from pitching and planning to post productionContinue reading “Fast Films from Banff”

October 2018 Showreel

  In preparation for the Banff Adventure Filmmakers Workshop next week I’ve put together my first ever showreel. This 90-second combination of footage from two short films (When Our Path’s Cross, Leave It As It Is) and a handful of videos I’ve made over the past year demonstrates my love for adventure and ambition toContinue reading “October 2018 Showreel”

Shorter Sleep, Shorter Life

When it comes to health, there’s a lot of hearsay out there these days. World-renowned scientists, health experts, doctors and researchers disagree about fundamental aspects of human health; implications of exercise, diet and other lifestyle factors are hotly contested (see podcast debate between Dr. Chris Kresser and Dr. Joel Kahn on the topic of meatContinue reading “Shorter Sleep, Shorter Life”

Blog: The Key to Journaling

For years I’ve been advised to make journaling a habit. Folks would say, “you can reflect on your thoughts,” “writing down your goals will make them happen” or “find three things to be grateful for each day” (Three Good Things). A friend of mine once attributed his ability to cope with depression to his journalingContinue reading “Blog: The Key to Journaling”

Video: Solo Weekend on the Olympic Peninsula

A quick 60 second cut of my solo trip to the Olympics last weekend. Just having fun playing with the camera. As always I had to include one small message in the video… Making videos solo comes with its constraints, but I enjoy the puzzle and the challenge. This weekend I’m going back to theContinue reading “Video: Solo Weekend on the Olympic Peninsula”

Blog + Video: Stop and Smell the Flowers

While driving up highway 101 last week I stopped to get some inspiration from the Redwoods and soothing ocean air in Sam H. Boardman State Park. It was just what I needed after two months working in San Francisco. Energized, I spent the day capturing images and driving… mostly driving. Lady Bird Johnson describes theContinue reading “Blog + Video: Stop and Smell the Flowers”

Break the Bad Habits

  I don’t know who chose the cover photo… but after listening to this speech compilation I am eager to share this with my peers. I referenced this during my wellness Wednesday takeover for the Scooty Fund Instagram account last week because it addresses many things that people struggle with and offers ways of thinkingContinue reading “Break the Bad Habits”