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When I got into film, it was because I wanted to make movies— Easier said than done.

In film, no career is the same— It’s one of the best things about this business… But at the 10 year mark of directing commercials, I wasn’t closer to doing what I said I got into film to do. I felt that needed to change.

And I wasn’t alone. All around me were many friends, brilliant artists themselves, that were feeling the industry squeeze. Fewer gates, more keepers, fear driving decisions, and all under the relentless pressure of the mighty dollar.

I saw good stories, amazing writing, and moral people slipping through the cracks. If those I looked up to were struggling to get things made, how was I ever going to make a movie myself? 

Questions formed: 

Could this business be done differently? Could we help filmmakers make good work not for money, but because it’s the work we want to see in the world? That if you tell great stories with great people, it will find an audience— and they will keep you afloat?

@deluge.pictures was born— an artist-led prod co for filmmakers with perilous ideas.

Phillip Thomas and I, along with a small group of very special people, began to work. After a little over 2 years, I’m proud to say we have 4 feature films wrapped and on the way. Our first just got announced to headline for SXSW London— in theatres this May, directed by the amazing @peterglanz starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy, and helmed by the amazing @oliverroskill

These 2 years have been the most humbling, hardest, exciting, and creative of my career. We’ve been learning SO much, and it’s only just the start to what I hope is a long journey— one that might involve my own movie soon 👀 but what an amazing feeling to help others achieve that very same dream along the way. 

Creating art, especially for those in the working class, is such a radical form of optimism these days. Here’s to all fighting the good fight. The late Steve Golin, who I would’ve loved to have asked if we were onto something, said:

“Get up every day, no matter what is going on. Be honest with your friends about what is hard for you. Make them uncomfortable with your discomfort. Keep fucking going.”

When I got into film, it was because I wanted to make movies— Easier said than done.

In film, no career is the same— It’s one of the best things about this business… But at the 10 year mark of directing commercials, I wasn’t closer to doing what I said I got into film to do. I felt that needed to change.

And I wasn’t alone. All around me were many friends, brilliant artists themselves, that were feeling the industry squeeze. Fewer gates, more keepers, fear driving decisions, and all under the relentless pressure of the mighty dollar.

I saw good stories, amazing writing, and moral people slipping through the cracks. If those I looked up to were struggling to get things made, how was I ever going to make a movie myself? 

Questions formed: 

Could this business be done differently? Could we help filmmakers make good work not for money, but because it’s the work we want to see in the world? That if you tell great stories with great people, it will find an audience— and they will keep you afloat?

@deluge.pictures was born— an artist-led prod co for filmmakers with perilous ideas.

Phillip Thomas and I, along with a small group of very special people, began to work. After a little over 2 years, I’m proud to say we have 4 feature films wrapped and on the way. Our first just got announced to headline for SXSW London— in theatres this May, directed by the amazing @peterglanz starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy, and helmed by the amazing @oliverroskill

These 2 years have been the most humbling, hardest, exciting, and creative of my career. We’ve been learning SO much, and it’s only just the start to what I hope is a long journey— one that might involve my own movie soon 👀 but what an amazing feeling to help others achieve that very same dream along the way. 

Creating art, especially for those in the working class, is such a radical form of optimism these days. Here’s to all fighting the good fight. The late Steve Golin, who I would’ve loved to have asked if we were onto something, said:

“Get up every day, no matter what is going on. Be honest with your friends about what is hard for you. Make them uncomfortable with your discomfort. Keep fucking going.”

When I got into film, it was because I wanted to make movies— Easier said than done.

In film, no career is the same— It’s one of the best things about this business… But at the 10 year mark of directing commercials, I wasn’t closer to doing what I said I got into film to do. I felt that needed to change.

And I wasn’t alone. All around me were many friends, brilliant artists themselves, that were feeling the industry squeeze. Fewer gates, more keepers, fear driving decisions, and all under the relentless pressure of the mighty dollar.

I saw good stories, amazing writing, and moral people slipping through the cracks. If those I looked up to were struggling to get things made, how was I ever going to make a movie myself? 

Questions formed: 

Could this business be done differently? Could we help filmmakers make good work not for money, but because it’s the work we want to see in the world? That if you tell great stories with great people, it will find an audience— and they will keep you afloat?

@deluge.pictures was born— an artist-led prod co for filmmakers with perilous ideas.

Phillip Thomas and I, along with a small group of very special people, began to work. After a little over 2 years, I’m proud to say we have 4 feature films wrapped and on the way. Our first just got announced to headline for SXSW London— in theatres this May, directed by the amazing @peterglanz starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy, and helmed by the amazing @oliverroskill

These 2 years have been the most humbling, hardest, exciting, and creative of my career. We’ve been learning SO much, and it’s only just the start to what I hope is a long journey— one that might involve my own movie soon 👀 but what an amazing feeling to help others achieve that very same dream along the way. 

Creating art, especially for those in the working class, is such a radical form of optimism these days. Here’s to all fighting the good fight. The late Steve Golin, who I would’ve loved to have asked if we were onto something, said:

“Get up every day, no matter what is going on. Be honest with your friends about what is hard for you. Make them uncomfortable with your discomfort. Keep fucking going.”

When I got into film, it was because I wanted to make movies— Easier said than done.

In film, no career is the same— It’s one of the best things about this business… But at the 10 year mark of directing commercials, I wasn’t closer to doing what I said I got into film to do. I felt that needed to change.

And I wasn’t alone. All around me were many friends, brilliant artists themselves, that were feeling the industry squeeze. Fewer gates, more keepers, fear driving decisions, and all under the relentless pressure of the mighty dollar.

I saw good stories, amazing writing, and moral people slipping through the cracks. If those I looked up to were struggling to get things made, how was I ever going to make a movie myself? 

Questions formed: 

Could this business be done differently? Could we help filmmakers make good work not for money, but because it’s the work we want to see in the world? That if you tell great stories with great people, it will find an audience— and they will keep you afloat?

@deluge.pictures was born— an artist-led prod co for filmmakers with perilous ideas.

Phillip Thomas and I, along with a small group of very special people, began to work. After a little over 2 years, I’m proud to say we have 4 feature films wrapped and on the way. Our first just got announced to headline for SXSW London— in theatres this May, directed by the amazing @peterglanz starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy, and helmed by the amazing @oliverroskill

These 2 years have been the most humbling, hardest, exciting, and creative of my career. We’ve been learning SO much, and it’s only just the start to what I hope is a long journey— one that might involve my own movie soon 👀 but what an amazing feeling to help others achieve that very same dream along the way. 

Creating art, especially for those in the working class, is such a radical form of optimism these days. Here’s to all fighting the good fight. The late Steve Golin, who I would’ve loved to have asked if we were onto something, said:

“Get up every day, no matter what is going on. Be honest with your friends about what is hard for you. Make them uncomfortable with your discomfort. Keep fucking going.”

When I got into film, it was because I wanted to make movies— Easier said than done.

In film, no career is the same— It’s one of the best things about this business… But at the 10 year mark of directing commercials, I wasn’t closer to doing what I said I got into film to do. I felt that needed to change.

And I wasn’t alone. All around me were many friends, brilliant artists themselves, that were feeling the industry squeeze. Fewer gates, more keepers, fear driving decisions, and all under the relentless pressure of the mighty dollar.

I saw good stories, amazing writing, and moral people slipping through the cracks. If those I looked up to were struggling to get things made, how was I ever going to make a movie myself? 

Questions formed: 

Could this business be done differently? Could we help filmmakers make good work not for money, but because it’s the work we want to see in the world? That if you tell great stories with great people, it will find an audience— and they will keep you afloat?

@deluge.pictures was born— an artist-led prod co for filmmakers with perilous ideas.

Phillip Thomas and I, along with a small group of very special people, began to work. After a little over 2 years, I’m proud to say we have 4 feature films wrapped and on the way. Our first just got announced to headline for SXSW London— in theatres this May, directed by the amazing @peterglanz starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy, and helmed by the amazing @oliverroskill

These 2 years have been the most humbling, hardest, exciting, and creative of my career. We’ve been learning SO much, and it’s only just the start to what I hope is a long journey— one that might involve my own movie soon 👀 but what an amazing feeling to help others achieve that very same dream along the way. 

Creating art, especially for those in the working class, is such a radical form of optimism these days. Here’s to all fighting the good fight. The late Steve Golin, who I would’ve loved to have asked if we were onto something, said:

“Get up every day, no matter what is going on. Be honest with your friends about what is hard for you. Make them uncomfortable with your discomfort. Keep fucking going.”

When I got into film, it was because I wanted to make movies— Easier said than done.

In film, no career is the same— It’s one of the best things about this business… But at the 10 year mark of directing commercials, I wasn’t closer to doing what I said I got into film to do. I felt that needed to change.

And I wasn’t alone. All around me were many friends, brilliant artists themselves, that were feeling the industry squeeze. Fewer gates, more keepers, fear driving decisions, and all under the relentless pressure of the mighty dollar.

I saw good stories, amazing writing, and moral people slipping through the cracks. If those I looked up to were struggling to get things made, how was I ever going to make a movie myself? 

Questions formed: 

Could this business be done differently? Could we help filmmakers make good work not for money, but because it’s the work we want to see in the world? That if you tell great stories with great people, it will find an audience— and they will keep you afloat?

@deluge.pictures was born— an artist-led prod co for filmmakers with perilous ideas.

Phillip Thomas and I, along with a small group of very special people, began to work. After a little over 2 years, I’m proud to say we have 4 feature films wrapped and on the way. Our first just got announced to headline for SXSW London— in theatres this May, directed by the amazing @peterglanz starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy, and helmed by the amazing @oliverroskill

These 2 years have been the most humbling, hardest, exciting, and creative of my career. We’ve been learning SO much, and it’s only just the start to what I hope is a long journey— one that might involve my own movie soon 👀 but what an amazing feeling to help others achieve that very same dream along the way. 

Creating art, especially for those in the working class, is such a radical form of optimism these days. Here’s to all fighting the good fight. The late Steve Golin, who I would’ve loved to have asked if we were onto something, said:

“Get up every day, no matter what is going on. Be honest with your friends about what is hard for you. Make them uncomfortable with your discomfort. Keep fucking going.”

Fun one to direct for @coorsbanquet and @duttonranch with @disagio @beretta.rafael and the incredible team at @mischiefusa — who I appreciate for their continued trust. An amazing crew came together (mostly denim clad) to make shooting in our PNW backyard a constant treat, the talent, care, and level of craft of this crew is evident in what is put on screen. Shout out to Taylor Sheridan for personally approving the boot brand selection in a timely manner 🤠 my own pair of spurs are proudly hung on my bar cart and are already being put to good use.
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@_jeremycox (👑) @robinwinnetttilby @sequoiacontent @caitlindas @sj_berrill @tarahdoheny @katmmccullough @camandersonnn @outsidereditorial @kayanch01 @peregrine_productions @gallopingbolex @laracroftpaula @shawnelgby @therobot11 @phelimmcgovern @tberels @abewynen @lauren__tolbert @coleman_sweeney @wearegraysonmusic @mrmulroy @bi_guimaraes

We were delighted to welcome filmmaker Dylan Maranda @dylanmaranda to Centrum last month! As an artist resident at Centrum, Dylan was writing and developing GUNGNIR — a dystopian, neo-noir, genre feature film screenplay. Learn more about Dylan below.

Dylan Maranda (b. 1994) is a Canadian filmmaker from Vancouver. He works as a director, writer, and producer across narrative film and advertising. As a writer/director, his short film debut, Master of the House, premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival, and he is currently in development on two feature film projects. As a producer, Dylan is a founder of Deluge Pictures, whose 2026 slate includes the to-be-released film Savage House starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy, For Good starring Joel Kinnaman and Paul Raci, and Carrying Fire starring Gaby Hoffman, Ty Simpkins, and Amanda Plummer. He attended the Simon Fraser University SCA Film program for film direction. 

#artistresidency #writingresidency #centrumfoundation

We were delighted to welcome filmmaker Dylan Maranda @dylanmaranda to Centrum last month! As an artist resident at Centrum, Dylan was writing and developing GUNGNIR — a dystopian, neo-noir, genre feature film screenplay. Learn more about Dylan below.

Dylan Maranda (b. 1994) is a Canadian filmmaker from Vancouver. He works as a director, writer, and producer across narrative film and advertising. As a writer/director, his short film debut, Master of the House, premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival, and he is currently in development on two feature film projects. As a producer, Dylan is a founder of Deluge Pictures, whose 2026 slate includes the to-be-released film Savage House starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy, For Good starring Joel Kinnaman and Paul Raci, and Carrying Fire starring Gaby Hoffman, Ty Simpkins, and Amanda Plummer. He attended the Simon Fraser University SCA Film program for film direction. 

#artistresidency #writingresidency #centrumfoundation

We were delighted to welcome filmmaker Dylan Maranda @dylanmaranda to Centrum last month! As an artist resident at Centrum, Dylan was writing and developing GUNGNIR — a dystopian, neo-noir, genre feature film screenplay. Learn more about Dylan below.

Dylan Maranda (b. 1994) is a Canadian filmmaker from Vancouver. He works as a director, writer, and producer across narrative film and advertising. As a writer/director, his short film debut, Master of the House, premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival, and he is currently in development on two feature film projects. As a producer, Dylan is a founder of Deluge Pictures, whose 2026 slate includes the to-be-released film Savage House starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy, For Good starring Joel Kinnaman and Paul Raci, and Carrying Fire starring Gaby Hoffman, Ty Simpkins, and Amanda Plummer. He attended the Simon Fraser University SCA Film program for film direction. 

#artistresidency #writingresidency #centrumfoundation

We were delighted to welcome filmmaker Dylan Maranda @dylanmaranda to Centrum last month! As an artist resident at Centrum, Dylan was writing and developing GUNGNIR — a dystopian, neo-noir, genre feature film screenplay. Learn more about Dylan below.

Dylan Maranda (b. 1994) is a Canadian filmmaker from Vancouver. He works as a director, writer, and producer across narrative film and advertising. As a writer/director, his short film debut, Master of the House, premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival, and he is currently in development on two feature film projects. As a producer, Dylan is a founder of Deluge Pictures, whose 2026 slate includes the to-be-released film Savage House starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy, For Good starring Joel Kinnaman and Paul Raci, and Carrying Fire starring Gaby Hoffman, Ty Simpkins, and Amanda Plummer. He attended the Simon Fraser University SCA Film program for film direction. 

#artistresidency #writingresidency #centrumfoundation

We were delighted to welcome filmmaker Dylan Maranda @dylanmaranda to Centrum last month! As an artist resident at Centrum, Dylan was writing and developing GUNGNIR — a dystopian, neo-noir, genre feature film screenplay. Learn more about Dylan below.

Dylan Maranda (b. 1994) is a Canadian filmmaker from Vancouver. He works as a director, writer, and producer across narrative film and advertising. As a writer/director, his short film debut, Master of the House, premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival, and he is currently in development on two feature film projects. As a producer, Dylan is a founder of Deluge Pictures, whose 2026 slate includes the to-be-released film Savage House starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy, For Good starring Joel Kinnaman and Paul Raci, and Carrying Fire starring Gaby Hoffman, Ty Simpkins, and Amanda Plummer. He attended the Simon Fraser University SCA Film program for film direction. 

#artistresidency #writingresidency #centrumfoundation

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Excited to say I was selected for a writing residency at @centrumresidencies in the new year to draft a new feature script 💫 a big thank you to @libpratt for facilitating one of the most creative places on earth and @avalentinelewis for continuing to support me as a partner and artist. Can’t wait to scribble away in the woods for 3 weeks.

➡️ Swipe for your crushingly nihilistic techno feudalist Shakespearean tragedy feel-bad movie logline preview. Hoping to do my writing muses @joefavalaro @scootercorkle @huffmanstudio and Phillip Thomas proud.

To quote Mr. Emil Cioran, who I have been sharing lots of headspace space with while outlining this story—

“Write stories only if you are going to say in them the things you would never dare confide to anyone.”

Excited to say I was selected for a writing residency at @centrumresidencies in the new year to draft a new feature script 💫 a big thank you to @libpratt for facilitating one of the most creative places on earth and @avalentinelewis for continuing to support me as a partner and artist. Can’t wait to scribble away in the woods for 3 weeks.

➡️ Swipe for your crushingly nihilistic techno feudalist Shakespearean tragedy feel-bad movie logline preview. Hoping to do my writing muses @joefavalaro @scootercorkle @huffmanstudio and Phillip Thomas proud.

To quote Mr. Emil Cioran, who I have been sharing lots of headspace space with while outlining this story—

“Write stories only if you are going to say in them the things you would never dare confide to anyone.”

So excited to share that Master of the House will find its streaming home on CBC and CBC Gem coming on July 17th ❤️💫

When I sat to write the first draft of this story, in a shed in my parents back yard during the thick of lockdowns— there was a huge part of me that felt like my career was over, and that this would never get made. In that way, it was almost freeing— I felt if I could get this story out of my system before I walked away, that I would be okay... Even if it remained on the page.

It likely would have stayed on paper, if not for the support, time, talent and belief of so many— a name in a roll of credits at the end of a film doesn’t do justice to how eternally grateful I am. Every day on this project was proof that angels walk this earth.

Finishing this film was like getting hit by a lightning bolt. Put simply, I was reminded why I really got into film in the first place, that this medium is one of the reasons I’m here. That charge has fuelled the past year and a half, a period of intense growth and understanding of what I really want to do as a filmmaker. While this film being released feels like an end… How fitting that it comes at the start of what are some very exciting things to come.

Every film made is a small miracle. When it got tough, I turned to this “prayer” in the frequent moments of paralyzing self doubt:

“To make art, you must want. Yet the work of art completed counterbalances attachment. It is done. The artist walks away, and the work with which they have been so fiercely engaged, lets her or him go. It is the same for the viewer—great stories take us utterly, change us utterly, then restore us to the condition of fundamental realization: we are as we are, the world is as it is. An intimate thusness.”

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

In between moments on the ole’ M6 💫
#leica #m6 #kodak #leicam6

3 years 💛💫 — a rooted heart began its change

Sharing the directors cut of some new work for Labors Clean Legacy— a nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping make the transition to renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania. The film shows a snapshot of the lives of three labo(u)r union fathers and their hope for a better future for their children. Link in the bio for the film! 👀

Simply put— this has been one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on. Getting to take a more photographic approach to a topic and type of people that holds a deep meaning to me has been very special. This was a stripped back, “skin your knuckles” type of production that wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of a small but mighty crew in Philly and Pittsburgh along with a couple key folks:

Close friend @evanciniello whose talent behind the camera is front and centre on this project, and who attacked this process with a blind optimism that kept me sane. The editing wizardry of @michaelbbarker whose empathy and compassion permeates everything he touches. @sgllng for your keen eye and dedication to your craft and story— still a local in our hearts. Last but not least, the time, energy, and local wherewithal from producer @theothercj who paralleled the diligence and thankless hard work of the subjects we sought to capture— on top of being a great father himself.

The sensitivity, stoicism, and receptiveness of the three men we followed on this film was a stark reminder that there are unlikely allies to every cause if one simply has the patience to look and listen— and that the work of fatherhood is more important than ever to making the world a better and more empathetic place.

Sharing the directors cut of some new work for Labors Clean Legacy— a nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping make the transition to renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania. The film shows a snapshot of the lives of three labo(u)r union fathers and their hope for a better future for their children. Link in the bio for the film! 👀

Simply put— this has been one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on. Getting to take a more photographic approach to a topic and type of people that holds a deep meaning to me has been very special. This was a stripped back, “skin your knuckles” type of production that wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of a small but mighty crew in Philly and Pittsburgh along with a couple key folks:

Close friend @evanciniello whose talent behind the camera is front and centre on this project, and who attacked this process with a blind optimism that kept me sane. The editing wizardry of @michaelbbarker whose empathy and compassion permeates everything he touches. @sgllng for your keen eye and dedication to your craft and story— still a local in our hearts. Last but not least, the time, energy, and local wherewithal from producer @theothercj who paralleled the diligence and thankless hard work of the subjects we sought to capture— on top of being a great father himself.

The sensitivity, stoicism, and receptiveness of the three men we followed on this film was a stark reminder that there are unlikely allies to every cause if one simply has the patience to look and listen— and that the work of fatherhood is more important than ever to making the world a better and more empathetic place.

Sharing the directors cut of some new work for Labors Clean Legacy— a nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping make the transition to renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania. The film shows a snapshot of the lives of three labo(u)r union fathers and their hope for a better future for their children. Link in the bio for the film! 👀

Simply put— this has been one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on. Getting to take a more photographic approach to a topic and type of people that holds a deep meaning to me has been very special. This was a stripped back, “skin your knuckles” type of production that wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of a small but mighty crew in Philly and Pittsburgh along with a couple key folks:

Close friend @evanciniello whose talent behind the camera is front and centre on this project, and who attacked this process with a blind optimism that kept me sane. The editing wizardry of @michaelbbarker whose empathy and compassion permeates everything he touches. @sgllng for your keen eye and dedication to your craft and story— still a local in our hearts. Last but not least, the time, energy, and local wherewithal from producer @theothercj who paralleled the diligence and thankless hard work of the subjects we sought to capture— on top of being a great father himself.

The sensitivity, stoicism, and receptiveness of the three men we followed on this film was a stark reminder that there are unlikely allies to every cause if one simply has the patience to look and listen— and that the work of fatherhood is more important than ever to making the world a better and more empathetic place.

Sharing the directors cut of some new work for Labors Clean Legacy— a nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping make the transition to renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania. The film shows a snapshot of the lives of three labo(u)r union fathers and their hope for a better future for their children. Link in the bio for the film! 👀

Simply put— this has been one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on. Getting to take a more photographic approach to a topic and type of people that holds a deep meaning to me has been very special. This was a stripped back, “skin your knuckles” type of production that wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of a small but mighty crew in Philly and Pittsburgh along with a couple key folks:

Close friend @evanciniello whose talent behind the camera is front and centre on this project, and who attacked this process with a blind optimism that kept me sane. The editing wizardry of @michaelbbarker whose empathy and compassion permeates everything he touches. @sgllng for your keen eye and dedication to your craft and story— still a local in our hearts. Last but not least, the time, energy, and local wherewithal from producer @theothercj who paralleled the diligence and thankless hard work of the subjects we sought to capture— on top of being a great father himself.

The sensitivity, stoicism, and receptiveness of the three men we followed on this film was a stark reminder that there are unlikely allies to every cause if one simply has the patience to look and listen— and that the work of fatherhood is more important than ever to making the world a better and more empathetic place.

Sharing the directors cut of some new work for Labors Clean Legacy— a nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping make the transition to renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania. The film shows a snapshot of the lives of three labo(u)r union fathers and their hope for a better future for their children. Link in the bio for the film! 👀

Simply put— this has been one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on. Getting to take a more photographic approach to a topic and type of people that holds a deep meaning to me has been very special. This was a stripped back, “skin your knuckles” type of production that wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of a small but mighty crew in Philly and Pittsburgh along with a couple key folks:

Close friend @evanciniello whose talent behind the camera is front and centre on this project, and who attacked this process with a blind optimism that kept me sane. The editing wizardry of @michaelbbarker whose empathy and compassion permeates everything he touches. @sgllng for your keen eye and dedication to your craft and story— still a local in our hearts. Last but not least, the time, energy, and local wherewithal from producer @theothercj who paralleled the diligence and thankless hard work of the subjects we sought to capture— on top of being a great father himself.

The sensitivity, stoicism, and receptiveness of the three men we followed on this film was a stark reminder that there are unlikely allies to every cause if one simply has the patience to look and listen— and that the work of fatherhood is more important than ever to making the world a better and more empathetic place.

Sharing the directors cut of some new work for Labors Clean Legacy— a nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping make the transition to renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania. The film shows a snapshot of the lives of three labo(u)r union fathers and their hope for a better future for their children. Link in the bio for the film! 👀

Simply put— this has been one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on. Getting to take a more photographic approach to a topic and type of people that holds a deep meaning to me has been very special. This was a stripped back, “skin your knuckles” type of production that wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of a small but mighty crew in Philly and Pittsburgh along with a couple key folks:

Close friend @evanciniello whose talent behind the camera is front and centre on this project, and who attacked this process with a blind optimism that kept me sane. The editing wizardry of @michaelbbarker whose empathy and compassion permeates everything he touches. @sgllng for your keen eye and dedication to your craft and story— still a local in our hearts. Last but not least, the time, energy, and local wherewithal from producer @theothercj who paralleled the diligence and thankless hard work of the subjects we sought to capture— on top of being a great father himself.

The sensitivity, stoicism, and receptiveness of the three men we followed on this film was a stark reminder that there are unlikely allies to every cause if one simply has the patience to look and listen— and that the work of fatherhood is more important than ever to making the world a better and more empathetic place.

Sharing the directors cut of some new work for Labors Clean Legacy— a nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping make the transition to renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania. The film shows a snapshot of the lives of three labo(u)r union fathers and their hope for a better future for their children. Link in the bio for the film! 👀

Simply put— this has been one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on. Getting to take a more photographic approach to a topic and type of people that holds a deep meaning to me has been very special. This was a stripped back, “skin your knuckles” type of production that wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of a small but mighty crew in Philly and Pittsburgh along with a couple key folks:

Close friend @evanciniello whose talent behind the camera is front and centre on this project, and who attacked this process with a blind optimism that kept me sane. The editing wizardry of @michaelbbarker whose empathy and compassion permeates everything he touches. @sgllng for your keen eye and dedication to your craft and story— still a local in our hearts. Last but not least, the time, energy, and local wherewithal from producer @theothercj who paralleled the diligence and thankless hard work of the subjects we sought to capture— on top of being a great father himself.

The sensitivity, stoicism, and receptiveness of the three men we followed on this film was a stark reminder that there are unlikely allies to every cause if one simply has the patience to look and listen— and that the work of fatherhood is more important than ever to making the world a better and more empathetic place.

Sharing the directors cut of some new work for Labors Clean Legacy— a nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping make the transition to renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania. The film shows a snapshot of the lives of three labo(u)r union fathers and their hope for a better future for their children. Link in the bio for the film! 👀

Simply put— this has been one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on. Getting to take a more photographic approach to a topic and type of people that holds a deep meaning to me has been very special. This was a stripped back, “skin your knuckles” type of production that wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of a small but mighty crew in Philly and Pittsburgh along with a couple key folks:

Close friend @evanciniello whose talent behind the camera is front and centre on this project, and who attacked this process with a blind optimism that kept me sane. The editing wizardry of @michaelbbarker whose empathy and compassion permeates everything he touches. @sgllng for your keen eye and dedication to your craft and story— still a local in our hearts. Last but not least, the time, energy, and local wherewithal from producer @theothercj who paralleled the diligence and thankless hard work of the subjects we sought to capture— on top of being a great father himself.

The sensitivity, stoicism, and receptiveness of the three men we followed on this film was a stark reminder that there are unlikely allies to every cause if one simply has the patience to look and listen— and that the work of fatherhood is more important than ever to making the world a better and more empathetic place.

Sharing the directors cut of some new work for Labors Clean Legacy— a nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping make the transition to renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania. The film shows a snapshot of the lives of three labo(u)r union fathers and their hope for a better future for their children. Link in the bio for the film! 👀

Simply put— this has been one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on. Getting to take a more photographic approach to a topic and type of people that holds a deep meaning to me has been very special. This was a stripped back, “skin your knuckles” type of production that wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of a small but mighty crew in Philly and Pittsburgh along with a couple key folks:

Close friend @evanciniello whose talent behind the camera is front and centre on this project, and who attacked this process with a blind optimism that kept me sane. The editing wizardry of @michaelbbarker whose empathy and compassion permeates everything he touches. @sgllng for your keen eye and dedication to your craft and story— still a local in our hearts. Last but not least, the time, energy, and local wherewithal from producer @theothercj who paralleled the diligence and thankless hard work of the subjects we sought to capture— on top of being a great father himself.

The sensitivity, stoicism, and receptiveness of the three men we followed on this film was a stark reminder that there are unlikely allies to every cause if one simply has the patience to look and listen— and that the work of fatherhood is more important than ever to making the world a better and more empathetic place.

Sharing the directors cut of some new work for Labors Clean Legacy— a nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping make the transition to renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania. The film shows a snapshot of the lives of three labo(u)r union fathers and their hope for a better future for their children. Link in the bio for the film! 👀

Simply put— this has been one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on. Getting to take a more photographic approach to a topic and type of people that holds a deep meaning to me has been very special. This was a stripped back, “skin your knuckles” type of production that wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of a small but mighty crew in Philly and Pittsburgh along with a couple key folks:

Close friend @evanciniello whose talent behind the camera is front and centre on this project, and who attacked this process with a blind optimism that kept me sane. The editing wizardry of @michaelbbarker whose empathy and compassion permeates everything he touches. @sgllng for your keen eye and dedication to your craft and story— still a local in our hearts. Last but not least, the time, energy, and local wherewithal from producer @theothercj who paralleled the diligence and thankless hard work of the subjects we sought to capture— on top of being a great father himself.

The sensitivity, stoicism, and receptiveness of the three men we followed on this film was a stark reminder that there are unlikely allies to every cause if one simply has the patience to look and listen— and that the work of fatherhood is more important than ever to making the world a better and more empathetic place.

Sharing the directors cut of some new work for Labors Clean Legacy— a nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping make the transition to renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania. The film shows a snapshot of the lives of three labo(u)r union fathers and their hope for a better future for their children. Link in the bio for the film! 👀

Simply put— this has been one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on. Getting to take a more photographic approach to a topic and type of people that holds a deep meaning to me has been very special. This was a stripped back, “skin your knuckles” type of production that wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of a small but mighty crew in Philly and Pittsburgh along with a couple key folks:

Close friend @evanciniello whose talent behind the camera is front and centre on this project, and who attacked this process with a blind optimism that kept me sane. The editing wizardry of @michaelbbarker whose empathy and compassion permeates everything he touches. @sgllng for your keen eye and dedication to your craft and story— still a local in our hearts. Last but not least, the time, energy, and local wherewithal from producer @theothercj who paralleled the diligence and thankless hard work of the subjects we sought to capture— on top of being a great father himself.

The sensitivity, stoicism, and receptiveness of the three men we followed on this film was a stark reminder that there are unlikely allies to every cause if one simply has the patience to look and listen— and that the work of fatherhood is more important than ever to making the world a better and more empathetic place.

Sharing the directors cut of some new work for Labors Clean Legacy— a nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping make the transition to renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania. The film shows a snapshot of the lives of three labo(u)r union fathers and their hope for a better future for their children. Link in the bio for the film! 👀

Simply put— this has been one of the most rewarding projects I have worked on. Getting to take a more photographic approach to a topic and type of people that holds a deep meaning to me has been very special. This was a stripped back, “skin your knuckles” type of production that wouldn’t have been possible without the collaboration of a small but mighty crew in Philly and Pittsburgh along with a couple key folks:

Close friend @evanciniello whose talent behind the camera is front and centre on this project, and who attacked this process with a blind optimism that kept me sane. The editing wizardry of @michaelbbarker whose empathy and compassion permeates everything he touches. @sgllng for your keen eye and dedication to your craft and story— still a local in our hearts. Last but not least, the time, energy, and local wherewithal from producer @theothercj who paralleled the diligence and thankless hard work of the subjects we sought to capture— on top of being a great father himself.

The sensitivity, stoicism, and receptiveness of the three men we followed on this film was a stark reminder that there are unlikely allies to every cause if one simply has the patience to look and listen— and that the work of fatherhood is more important than ever to making the world a better and more empathetic place.

Sharing the directors cut of recent work for the Rick Hansen Foundation— The piece was recently a finalist at the @berlincommercial awards.

My idea for this formed right after seeing the brief from @captainsecret @camspires and @timpelz at TAXI when I saw we were slotted for a potential 60 second cinema ad buy— I immediately thought about my cousin, Cole, who has always moved me with his resilience when dealing with his Cerebral Palsy. I remember a story of when he was forced to walk to an engagement after his ride didn’t show… Despite the arduousness and pain that task would hold for him— he had to attend. An “unskippable” obstruction; no other option.

When faced with obstacles that hinder accessibility, those with physical disabilities often have no choice but to face something head-on. I hoped to reflect what it’s like to experience this in what was an “unskippable” ad buy. Instead of a more traditional, cut up approach to coverage, I wanted one long continuous shot. Unflinching in the face of a monumental task, something that couldn’t be passed over by a “skip” button. Forcing a viewer to look at what is often a frequently lived experience for those who face barriers to accessibility.

This couldn’t have been at all possible without the humbling performances, vulnerability, and collaboration of @sammarelli and @tarallanes — the stars of both pieces in this campaign. Incredible people, and even more incredible athletes. Leo is doing inspiring work pushing Wheelchair Adaptive Boxing, and Tara is a Paralympian about to compete with team Canada in Paris.

Along side them, the support from the amazing team at @sequoiacontent — The trust and friendship of Philip Thomas in producing this project, the always amazing eye of @_jeremycox behind the camera, the colour wizardry of @davidtomiakcolour on the curves, and with the invaluable backup of @rasmussteinfoss @shy_pete_ @arenbuchholz @elijah_zimmerman and Tim Kubbinga, a small but mighty crew. Not everyone knows that these PSA’s are often entirely labours of love. Thank you.

“Stand Up To Yourself” picked up a silver medal at the @_onepointfour Awards in London last week— This project was special from the start, but made more so by the recognition it is starting to receive this awards season— often nominated alongside incredible projects that had exponentially more resources than we did. Another massive thank you to everyone who helped make this happen <3
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2 years of 2 halves— ✨💞