Same words. Better story.
Filmmaker and storyteller based in Kansas City.
It’s not the words, it’s what you do with them. The best stories have a human angle worth uncovering, and I’m good at finding it.
Stories don’t just explain the work; they move people to act.
From first question to final cut.
How the story gets built.
I shape stories.
And most don’t start with a script. More often than not, the real story shows up somewhere unexpected; in a conversation, a pause or something said offhand.
Start with a conversation.
Not a questionnaire. A real conversation to understand what matters and really get a sense of the person.
Find the story
Not just what something is, but what it means and why it matters.
Shape the narrative
Building a story that feels natural, human and true.
Bring it to life
Through film, direction, interviews, editing and curiosity.
Design what comes next
Creating stories that can live beyond a single film.
Finding the thing.
I’ve spent my career working across all kinds of industries, ad agencies, nonprofits, healthcare, infrastructure, emerging brands, entertainment and more. I get around.
Different work.
Different audiences.
Same challenge: Find the thing.
My words are the same as any other writer’s. The expertise is there; the facts are there.
But the real story? The “thing?”
That’s where the difference lies. Because I’ll find it.
People don’t connect to fake. They connect to what feels human.
And the best way to get there?
Just have a conversation.
The stories.
I talk to people. Stories show up. These are the films that came from that.
Story one.
Arrival.
The challenge. Making the story more than just about designing a terminal.
The insight. The real story wasn’t the building. It was the feeling of arrival in a place with a distinct identity and spirit.
The story. A film about place, culture and the experience.
The impact. Reframed engineering and design as an experience, turning a transportation story into a human one.
Story two.
Eight miles.
The challenge. How do you tell the story of a light rail extension without reducing it just to infrastructure?
The insight. The story wasn’t eight miles of rail. It was what those eight miles made possible.
The story. A film about connection, access and opportunity.
The impact. Shifted the story from transportation infrastructure to community.
Story three.
Super-
heroes.
The challenge. How do you create a meaningful, engaging story celebrating employees without relying on predictable messaging or generic employee spotlights?
The insight. The most revealing stories don’t come from expected questions. They come from the “wait, what?” ones. A simple question; what superhero, comic book or cartoon character do you most identify with and why,” unlocked something more personal, human and memorable. And cooler.
The story. An edit from a larger U.S.-wide project film was reimagined through that single unexpected question. Engineers, often seen through the lens of technical expertise, revealed something else entirely: personality, humor, identity and the human side of work.
The impact. Transformed familiar voices into something fresh and engaging, creating a story that stood out, felt personal and made people see the people behind the work differently. Cool, right?
Story four.
I belong.
The challenge. How do you tell the story about belonging in a way that feels personal, honest and not performative?
The insight. The strongest stories don’t come from scripted messaging, but from conversation.
The story. A film built through interviews and human moments, exploring identity and inclusion.
The impact. Created an emotional story rooted in lived experience.
Story five.
What’s your exit?
The challenge. How do you differentiate yourself in a shortlist interview when technical expertise is expected?
The insight. It wasn’t through more credentials. It was telling a story about pride and place. The client’s story.
The story. A pitch film built around identity, local character and a simple question very familiar to New Jerseyans. You don’t ask a New Jersey resident “Where you from? you ask, “What’s your exit?”
The impact. The team stood out by delivering more than just a PowerPoint They delivered a story which contributed to a winning pursuit.
Story six.
Test what’s possible.
The challenge. How do you tell the story of a technical facility without reducing it to a list of features?
The insight. The story wasn’t just the equipment. It was what the facility, the technology and the people make possible together.
The story. A film positioning the facility as more than a technical asset, a place where ideas can be tested, refined and brought to life.
The impact. Turned a complex offering into a clearer, more compelling client story centered on innovation, collaboration and possibility.
Story seven.
Renew Atlanta.
The challenge. A city-wide bond program with broad scope spanning roads, bridges, parks, public facilities and art needed to be communicated in a way people could understand and connect to.
The insight. The story wasn’t the scale of the investment. It was how that investment shows up in everyday life. Real impact is rarely experienced all at once, it’s felt in moments, in neighborhoods, in the way a place changes over time.
The story. A film built from interviews and lived experience, shifting the focus from infrastructure to impact. Instead of listing projects, the story reveals what “better” actually looks and feels like across a city.
The impact. Transformed a complex, multi-project initiative into a clear, human narrative, helping audiences connect the work to real, everyday life
The story you’re looking for isn’t where you think
it is.
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I work with teams, organizations and studios to uncover and tell stories that move people through film, narrative and storytelling.
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Film storytelling-from concept through to final cut I build films around emotion and experience.
Story discovery + interviews-finding the thing others miss through conversation.
Narrative + campaign storytelling-shaping ideas into stories that connect and move people to act.
Fractional storytelling-ongoing support for teams who need story thinking embedded into their work.
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+have something important to say but aren’t sure how to tell it.
+want storytelling that feels human not scripted
+believe the story is as important as the work itself