Jordan Bell x Schatzii_60s
Role: Director/Producer
Schatzii was such a fun brand to work with. Collaborating hand-in-hand with the CEO, I produced a shoot with (then) Golden State Warrior Jordan Bell to execute a series of videos and photo content, all in a two-hour span. If you're ever able to secure a professional athlete for a shoot, be ready for a time crunch! Both this shoot, as well as my video with Von Miller for Odd Sox, truly tested our talents and timeliness to execute. What usually would have been a 10-hour shoot was condensed into 2-hours, but I came prepared, and with the right crew we were able to produce a package of exceptional photo and video content Schatzii used for their marketing campaign.
Odd Sox x Von Miller
Role: Director/Producer/Editor
One of my favorite shoots, ever! Producing this early on in Steel Cut's existence, I was quite nervous working with the Super Bowl MVP, not just because he was such a huge name in the NFL, but we also had a lot on the line as a new production company. There was a palpable feeling of "we better not mess this up." Taking a quick break from 'Dancing With the Stars', Von agreed to meet us for 2-3 hours for the shoot. In that short window, we were able to produce a series of 6 videos, as well as a photo package for Odd Sox. It was an early test for our company, and I am very proud of what we accomplished.
Odd Sox x Lou Williams
Role: Director/Producer/Editor
The "6 Man" himself! Lou Williams was the inspiration for Drake's track '6 Man' in 2015. This was one of the first shoots I secured with Odd Sox, and the results opened the doors for us to get the Von Miller contract. Lou Wills had such a cool, easy, and humble vibe about him. I wanted that to come through in this video, in particular utilizing my interview with him, which I think he fully embodies in the line "I'm not a superstar, I'm not one of the household names, but I'm probably your favorite basketball player's favorite basketball player."
Schatzii Bullet 2.0
Role: Director/Producer/Editor
We created a suite of videos for Schatzii on this project, this being the long-format, 90-second video featuring all three subjects. Being a very new company, Schatzii did not have much of a budget for this production, but I feel I produced the highest level of value in location, talent, wardrobe, and amount of deliverables I was able to execute.
The Olive Press
Role: Director/Producer/Cinematographer/ Editor
The Olive Press is owned by Fred and Nancy Cline, who also own and operate Cline Cellars and Jacuzzi Vineyards. I secured many contracts with them over the years at Steel Cut, producing videos for all of their businesses. I love the passion that comes through in my interview with Nancy, as well as the b-roll coverage of the landscapes and olive-milling process.