A Father's Day Story – From the Archive

Over ten years ago, when I was first starting out, I made this film about my dad. No professional camera. No real gear to speak of. Just a deep feeling that something mattered, and I wanted to catch it before it disappeared.

I wasn’t trying to build a portfolio or land a client. I just felt something—I couldn’t name it—but I knew it was worth following.

The footage is simple, quiet, with no dramatic arc. But there’s a kind of tenderness to it that still moves me.

Looking back, I can see how much that early instinct shaped the work I do now—this drive to find the heart of something and hold it up gently so others can feel it too. Not with flash. Not with polish. But with presence and intuitive feeling.

I’ve spent over ten years making films professionally—for organizations, companies, causes, people. And while the tools have changed, the core hasn’t. I’m still chasing the feeling of truth in a moment. The kind that doesn’t announce itself, but stays with you.

In honor of Father’s Day, I’m sharing that first film again. Not because it’s perfect but because it reminds me of where I began—and why I still do this.

It’s easy to get caught up in needing things to look impressive, or professional, or like what everyone else is doing and keep up with the latest trends. But this was made with no budget, no lighting setup, no plan. Just love and curiosity. And a willingness to feel a little awkward while learning how to see.

I want to wish my dad a Happy Father's Day. And thank him for being who he is - a self-employed artist, pursuing his dream, and creating a beautiful life for himself and his family. And I want to thank him for being an example - of what you can build when you follow your inner knowing. To a life uncharted, unknown, but all the more rewarding because of it.

And thank you, too—to the people who’ve trusted me with their stories over the years. You’ve helped me refine the thing I started with: the belief that something honest is always enough.

Watch the film here

Or on vimeo: https://vimeo.com/208235133

And a longer version I made a few years later: https://vimeo.com/454868733

If you’re looking to tell a story—personal or professional—and want help finding the heart of it, I’d love to talk.