Visual Stories
Adventures in Mexico
Finding the Limit has been my most recent project. It was filmed in conjunction with my friend Santiago Shagun Cota. A Mexican native who is starting an outdoor education company in Guadalajara called Limit Acadamey.
During my two-month stay, we traveled all around northern Mexico. Exploring the amazing rock climbing, mountain biking, and surfing that this country has to offer. I helped him guide and teach students while also filming this mini-doc for the launch of his company! It was truly an amazing experience Viva Mexico!
Westminster University, Desolation Canyon Field Study
This video was made for Westminster University to highlight some of the amazing field learning opportunities that the college offers. On this particular trip, the class ventured on a six-day river trip through Desolation Canyon on the Green River, discussing the many economic, social, and environmental concerns pertinent to this region’s watershed. This trip serves as an opportunity for students to interact with the subject matter they have been studying in classrooms in a real and tangible environment where academics and the physical world intersect.
I helped run a boat on the trip while also shooting this short promo piece. The goal was to highlight the unique opportunities Westminster provides its students through field-based learning.
Wilderness rafting promotional video
I work for Wilderness River Outfitters as a commercial river guide during the summer months in Idaho and Montana. This was a project that my boss asked me to make because he needed a promotional video for this specific river trip. I guided on the trip while also shooting as much as I could and this is what I came up with!
Overflow explores the cultural significance of plastics, urging people to take a step back and examine the impacts of a plastics-obsessed society.
This project was the product of my documentary class at SLCC. In which we pitched our ideas for producing a film over the course of a semester. I directed this film working with six other incredible students. I learned a lot from making this film, looking back on it I made mistakes but overall I’m still proud of the film and the message it carries.