Who you are, on camera
A short film that shows the people behind a business and why they do the work.
Balance Psychiatric
A short brand film for Balance Psychiatric. Health & wellness.
Documentary • Community
People speaking for themselves
I want the people in my films to speak for themselves. My job is to give organizers, mentors and everyday people a clear platform, and to pay close attention.
I've filmed restorative justice work, health campaigns, and cultural and sports events. My approach stays the same: I watch closely, stay out of the way, and catch real moments.
Section 01
Community leaders and impact profiles
Mentorship
Marcos and MANDO
Marcos Aviles on founding MANDO and mentoring young people in Thousand Oaks through the same road he once walked.
Environment
Diego and MiniNature Reserve
Volunteers and young people caring for their neighborhoods, across Oxnard and Ventura.
Youth and land
Marisol and the Fillmore Youth Conservation Corps
Marisol talks about the Fillmore Youth Conservation Corps, her project bringing young people into conservation work in Fillmore.
Food access
Sierra and the Saticoy Food Hub
Sierra on the Saticoy Food Hub, which brings food and services to unhoused, undocumented, senior and low-income neighbors.
Culture
La Danza De Los Diablos
Elibet Valencia Muñoz on her photography project about Los Elegidos de Asís, a Oaxacan dance group.
Fundraising
Social Justice Fund of Ventura County Testimonials
Fellows and board members on the emerging leaders the fund supports. Made to raise donations, which rose 20% the next year.
00:00:08Section 02
Eugene, Oregon
Community events
Event films from Eugene's community gatherings: a cancer fundraiser, a cultural festival and a track meet.
Fundraiser
Eugene, OR
Relay for Life
Survivors, caregivers and teams walking laps through the night to raise money for the fight against cancer.
Produced for Northwest Community Credit Union (now Peak Credit Union).
Festival
Eugene, OR
40th Annual Asian Celebration
Dance, music, food and families at Eugene's 40th annual Asian Celebration.
Produced for Northwest Community Credit Union (now Peak Credit Union).
Track meet
Eugene, OR
Prefontaine Classic
Hayward Field on meet day: world-class runners, packed stands and the crowd that comes back every year.
Produced for Northwest Community Credit Union (now Peak Credit Union).
The best moments happen
off the stage.
Next up: work for businesses and brands.
00:00:21Section 03
Portland, Oregon
Events and brand work
Brand films and event coverage for businesses, made with the same people-first approach.
The day, the people, the energy
Event coverage cut into a film people want to share after the lights go down.
PullUp PDX 5th Anniversary
An event film celebrating PullUp PDX’s fifth year.
Feature Documentary
Go to the MANDO page
MANDO: Youth Mentors on a Mission
Watch the trailer, read the press kit and download production stills.
00:00:34Work together
Tell me about it
Have a cause or an event to film?
Documentaries, nonprofit campaigns, event films and business video.