The Descent
Role: Director, Cinematographer, Editor
This production was, without a doubt, the most challenging and rewarding shoot I've ever been on. Coming from a world of commercial-style production, being tasked with shooting and editing a hunt film was something very new for me. Camping in a blizzard for a week at 8,000-10,000 feet of elevation, trekking up and down icy canyon walls with camera gear, all while trying to capture a cinematic documentary film, pushed me both mentally and physically more than any other shoot I have ever been a part of. This film debuted at the PNW Sportsmen's Show, and quickly became Leupold's #1 film on YouTube, amassing over 276,000 views to date.
Horns of the High Desert
Role: Cinematographer, Editor
While my main credit on this film is 'Editor', I also shot all non-hunting footage (interview and pre-hunt sequence). What I love most about this film is the emotional impact we see from Tim towards the end of the film. Seeing firsthand how seriously he was taking his training, and knowing he had put in for this tag his entire life made me root for him in a big way, and I think that resonates throughout the film. For me, it separates itself from a traditional hunt documentary with its narrative style, cutting in and out of post-hunt interview clips as he recounts the adventure. This film premiered at the PNW Sportmen's show, and has become Leupold’s #3 film on YouTube, amassing over 138,000 views to date.
Behind the Core: Fred Eichler
Role: Director/Cinematographer/Editor
"Behind the Core" is a Leupold Series which showcases the drive and passion of brand ambassadors. Fred Eichler was the first person in history to complete the "North American Super Slam" (all 29 big game species with a recurve bow). I wanted to dig deeper and get to know more about Fred, and tell the story of the person, not just the accomplished hunter many in the field already knew and respected. I love this style of video because we get an in-depth look at Fred and what makes him tick, and nothing beats an interesting character we want to go on a journey with.
Closing the Gap
Role: Director/Cinematographer/Editor
When I first started at Leupold, creating video content for our precision rifle series events was not heard of, but badly needed. These shooters represent a niche demographic of our consumer base, and it is a large one that continues to grow. 'Closing the gap' was my second doc-style video showcasing the GAP Grind, the world's largest precision rifle match in the world.
Behind the Core: Emily Perreira
Role: Editor
"Behind the Core" is a Leupold Series which showcases the drive and passion of brand ambassadors. While I wish I could claim I was able to go to Hawaii to shoot this piece, I was still grateful for the opportunity to edit. Emily has an empowering story of resilience and strong family values which make for a compelling watch.
Impact: A Precision Rifle Series Competition
Role: Director/Cinematographer/Editor
When I first started at Leupold, creating video content for our precision rifle series events was not heard of, but badly needed. The shooters represent a niche demographic of our consumer base, and it is a large one that continues to grow. 'Impact' was my first time experiencing a prs match, much less creating a doc-style video on one. The high winds and elevation, extreme heat, and first-time experience with the event made for a challenging shoot, but in the end I felt I captured a piece that embodied the brand's message: "Be Relentless".