Storytelling From Strategy Through Delivery.
The strongest work begins before production.
I help organizations identify the story, understand the audience, plan the message, create the visual approach, and deliver content designed for the platforms where people will encounter it.
Capability
Documentary Production
Human-centered films shaped through research, interviews, observation, and cinematic field production.
Possible deliverables
- Short documentaries
- Feature documentary cinematography
- Character-driven interviews
- Historical storytelling
- Community stories
- Educational films
- Impact-campaign content
Capability
Campaign Storytelling
Focused communication designed to help audiences understand an issue, person, initiative, or call to action.
Possible deliverables
- Campaign films
- Candidate or leader profiles
- Issue-based storytelling
- Social-video series
- Rapid-response edits
- Digital advertisements
- Event and speech content
Capability
Public-Agency Communications
Clear, accessible storytelling connecting public organizations with employees and communities.
Possible deliverables
- Public-information videos
- Community-outreach content
- Executive interviews
- Employee spotlights
- Internal communications
- Event coverage
- Recruitment content
- Safety and educational videos
Capability
Nonprofit and Advocacy Storytelling
Mission-driven content designed to educate, build trust, support fundraising, and center community voices.
Possible deliverables
- Participant stories
- Fundraising films
- Organizational profiles
- Advocacy campaigns
- Event content
- Social-media stories
- Donor communications
- Educational content
Capability
Corporate Communications
Professional storytelling supporting organizations, leaders, employees, products, and events.
Possible deliverables
- Executive interviews
- Internal communications
- Conference coverage
- Corporate documentaries
- Brand stories
- Product launches
- Recruitment films
- Leadership communications
Capability
Interview Production
Complete support for interviews from preparation through final delivery.
Possible deliverables
- Interview strategy
- Subject preparation
- Question development
- Camera and lighting
- Location audio
- Interview direction
- Supporting B-roll
- Editing and captions
Capability
Event and Rapid-Response Production
Flexible production for conferences, announcements, public events, campaign moments, and time-sensitive communications.
Possible deliverables
- Event highlights
- Fast-turnaround edits
- Speaker interviews
- Social clips
- Recap films
- Photography
- Multi-camera coverage
Specific turnaround times are set per project.
Capability
Post-Production
Story-focused editing and finishing across multiple formats.
Possible deliverables
- Editing
- Story development
- Color correction and grading
- Audio cleanup and mixing
- Motion graphics
- Captions
- Platform-specific versions
- Vertical, square, and horizontal delivery
Capability
Photography
Editorial and documentary imagery supporting organizations and campaigns.
Possible deliverables
- Portraits
- Events
- Behind-the-scenes photography
- Organizational storytelling
- Community documentation
- Executive photography
Capability
Aerial Cinematography
Aerial imagery used when it adds context, scale, geography, or visual meaning to the story.
From listening to lasting impact.
01 Discover
Understand the organization, audience, purpose, opportunities, and constraints.
02 Research
Gather context, identify people, study the subject, and uncover the heart of the story.
03 Strategy
Define the message, audience journey, format, channels, and production priorities.
04 Story Development
Shape the narrative through creative development, scripting, interview planning, and visual direction.
05 Production
Capture interviews, documentary moments, environments, and supporting visuals with professional camera, lighting, and audio practices.
06 Post-Production
Edit the story, refine sound and color, create graphics, add captions, and prepare accessible deliverables.
07 Distribution
Deliver platform-ready versions for websites, social media, events, email, paid programs, and internal communications.
08 Impact
Review audience response and apply lessons to future communication.
Ways to work together.
Structure varies by project. Rates and scope are set after an initial conversation.
- Complete project production
- Production-only support
- Cinematography or director-of-photography support
- Interview production
- Editing and post-production
- Ongoing communications support
- Event coverage
- Creative collaboration with agencies or internal teams
Every project is scoped to its purpose and audience.
Every project is scoped to its purpose and audience — here's a general sense of what to expect before we talk specifics, based on current Bay Area production rates and a right-sized crew for your project.
A note on how I work: I run a mid-size crew — about six people on a full production day — with a bench of additional Bay Area contract professionals I bring in as a project scales up. That means a lean, senior team on smaller projects, and room to scale to a larger crew without switching production partners when a project grows.
| Package | Typical use case | Crew size | Range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story Short | Single interview or short-form piece — employee spotlight, testimonial, social content. | 2–3 (shooter, audio, +director) | $3,500 – $8,000 | 2–3 weeks |
| Campaign Film | Multi-interview fundraising or awareness video, 3–8 minutes, includes strategy + motion graphics. | 3–5, 1–2 shoot days | $8,000 – $20,000 | 4–8 weeks |
| Documentary Project | Longer-form documentary, multiple shoot days, full narrative arc. | 3–6, scaled per shoot day | $20,000 – $60,000+ | 3–6 months |
| Event / Summit Coverage | Multi-day corporate or conference coverage, executive interviews, rapid turnaround content. | Full 6-person crew | $10,000 – $30,000 | Scoped per event |
Story Short
Single interview or short-form piece — employee spotlight, testimonial, social content.
- Crew
- 2–3 (shooter, audio, +director)
- Timeline
- 2–3 weeks
- Range
- $3,500 – $8,000
Campaign Film
Multi-interview fundraising or awareness video, 3–8 minutes, includes strategy + motion graphics.
- Crew
- 3–5, 1–2 shoot days
- Timeline
- 4–8 weeks
- Range
- $8,000 – $20,000
Documentary Project
Longer-form documentary, multiple shoot days, full narrative arc.
- Crew
- 3–6, scaled per shoot day
- Timeline
- 3–6 months
- Range
- $20,000 – $60,000+
Event / Summit Coverage
Multi-day corporate or conference coverage, executive interviews, rapid turnaround content.
- Crew
- Full 6-person crew
- Timeline
- Scoped per event
- Range
- $10,000 – $30,000
These ranges reflect typical scope — final pricing depends on shoot days, crew size, locations, and post-production complexity. Public agencies and nonprofits: ask about scaled pricing for grant-funded or board-approved budgets.
For a deeper walk-through of how these tiers are priced, read the guide: Nonprofit Video Production Budgeting & Pricing Tiers.
Frequently asked
- Do you offer package discounts for multi-part projects?
- Yes — organizations producing a series (e.g. quarterly employee spotlights, a multi-video campaign) typically save 15–20% versus booking each piece individually. Ask when scoping your project.
- How big is your production team?
- I lead a core crew of about six for most shoots — director, DP, camera support, audio, and lighting — with a bench of additional Bay Area contract professionals I bring in for larger productions like multi-day events or documentary work. You get a consistent lean team on smaller projects and room to scale without bringing in an unfamiliar production company.
Not Sure What Format the Story Needs?
Start with the communication goal. Together, we can determine the right story, format, production approach, and delivery plan.