I pitched this fun bit to Sony PR during the God of War 2018 press cycle. They were into it, but we had make the shoot happen in a 30 minute gap in their busy schedule.
We pulled it off, and it ended up being the most successful video on your YouTube page. Christopher Judge gave me a nice hug a the end.
Roles: Writer, shooter, editor, director
Unraveled was a comedy series that explored video game lore in way, way too much detail. I served as story editor, director, and co-writer.
Roles: Co-writer, shooter, director
Sponsored content is inherently tougher to make than the the non-sponsored kind— simply because it needs to appeal to more groups. It needs to satisfy a client with high standards and specific marketing goals. It has to feel true to the editorial voice of the people making it. And it needs to meet the expectations of an established audience.
I’ve learned how to thread that needle, and I’m proud of the branded content I’ve created.
Roles: Writer, interviewer, host
Back in 2016, I co-created a shorty documentary series called “Growing Maine.” We highlighted the families behind Maine’s agricultural industry. This is my favorite episode because I got to hang out with some very cool dogs.
Roles: Director, shooter, editor, interviewer
A comedy documentary about a video game glitch that drove me to obsession. The legend of Big Arthur.
Roles: Writer, Director, Editor
Paramount PR offered us a Ben Schwartz interview during the Sonic movie press tour, and we wanted to make the best of it. I pitched them on this concept, and they were very game.
Roles: Writer, host