my life in public

I produced these videos for Independence Television in Clarkston, MI. I was the sole creator of the content unless otherwise noted.

Here is a farewell video for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce's outgoing Executive Director Janelle Best, who accepted the Howell chamber's Director position in September of 2018.

Every small town has its heroes. When local legend Dan Fife announced his retirement from coaching Varsity Boys Basketball in Clarkston, I whipped up this video from previously unused interviews I conducted the year prior.

I put this video together to help get the word out about volunteer opportunities for the 2018 Taste of Clarkston.

In 2017, I documented the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce as they put on their signature event, Taste of Clarkston. This is a teaser for the resulting documentary "A Taste of Taste," which will air September 28, 2018.

This video takes a look at one of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce's B2B events while focusing on the importance of collaboration.

Our outfit partnered with Independence Township Parks, Rec and Seniors for their inaugural Movies at the Beach event. This video highlights the occasion.

This PSA played before both films at the 2018 Movies at the Beach event highlighted above. Developed by Matt Bleau and myself; directed by Matt Bleau; shot by Stephan Merk; edited by myself.

This video highlights the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Network.

I was bored one Friday afternoon, so I filmed and edited this in a jiffy to promote our social media platforms.

This video highlights a club offered to students at Renaissance High in Clarkston.

This video highlights a student-organized walkout at Clarkston High School in response to a school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

Additional camera work by Stephan Merk.

In 2017, the Clarkston Wolves football squad surpassed all expectations and won states. This video takes a look at their improbable victory.

Additional camera work by Stephan Merk.

This video was meant to inform our community of the importance of Small Business Saturday. It was planned, shot and edited within 24 hours of conceptualization.

On April 22, 2017, over 200 individuals ran from Clarkston to Grand Rapids, 126 miles over 37 legs, in honor of Mikayla Rose Ferer.

Additional camera work by Stephan Merk.

Battle at the Big House II explores what it means to Clarkston student athletes to compete at the Big House in Ann Arbor, MI.

This video highlights a local Clarkston band, The Hustlers.

Additional camera work by Stephan Merk.

This video series explores the importance of watershed health. We collaborated with Independence Township Public Works and the Clinton River Watershed Council on the series.

There are some natural sound elements utilized in this video that were recorded by Matt Bleau.

This video series documents the discovery and excavation of a mastodon in Fowlerville, MI.

Additional camera work by Stephan Merk and Matt Bleau.

I film a lot of ribbon cuttings... like a lot of them. Here's one example.

And here's another example of a ribbon cutting with a different vibe.

Additional camera work by Stephan Merk.

When you film the same type of event enough times, you try to reinvent the style of the coverage to keep it fresh. This is an example of how I currently cover our local ribbon cuttings.

This promo was designed to entice members of our community to get involved with ITV.

This video was meant to inform our community of a new initiative at a local library. I collaborated with CIDL's Trevor Winn on the project.

I wrote and produced this PSA with one of our interns at the time, Matt DeFinis.

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