"Gardening in a War Zone" — Director
"Gardening In a War Zone" — Director
Working Together
The blank space before "& Finch" isn't a gimmick, it's how I approach every project. In total collaboration with you.
I am there for the whole journey, from first conversation to final delivery. Strategy. Concept. Pitching. Writing. Direction. Production. Editing. Launch.
Your Story
Brand films that help businesses connect with their community. Product stories that can turn a launch into a movement. Documentary work that helps people question how they see the world. Social campaigns that actually get shared because they're genuinely worth sharing.
Each one is different.
Sometimes that's a 30 second video shot in a day. Sometimes it's a year-long documentary with crews on three continents. While the scale might change, my commitment will not. I promise.
When your story calls for a bigger approach, I bring in people I deeply trust. Cinematographers, producers, editors, graphic artists. These are not just folks with the right skill sets. They are good human beings who share a commitment to doing it the right way. With attention to detail and reverence for the story and the people in it.
"Growing Floret" — Director
Strategy
I begin by listening.
Not the kind of listening where I'm just waiting for my turn to speak. The kind where I'm genuinely curious about what matters to you. What keeps you up at night, what gets you out of bed in the morning, what is the one thing you want people to know about you, your organization, your mission.
Who needs to hear this story? What do we want them to feel when they do? What happens if this works?
I'll guide you through these questions with genuine curiosity about what you're trying to create. Together we'll find the human truth at the center of your story and build from there.
Good strategy lays the track for great work. The right story, told the right way, to the right people. That's how real impact happens.
The Edit Suite
I am building & Finch with editing at its heart. The edit is where stories find their soul.
Away from cameras and commotion, raw footage is transformed into something that moves people. Thousands of decisions shape the journey – what to keep, what to let go, where to linger, when to move on.
With identical footage, one person creates something forgettable. Another creates something that brings tears to your eyes, steels your resolve and stays with you forever. Something that changes you. The difference lives in the edit.
This often overlooked craft is where technical precision meets emotional truth. Where intellectual understanding becomes genuine feeling. This is where a story goes from good to great. Where it finds its own voice.
"Noah" — Editor
Practical Matters
We'll build your budget together with complete transparency. I'll walk you through every aspect – what things cost and why they matter. No unnecessary layers. No smoke and mirrors.
My years in newsrooms taught me something essential: deadlines are sacred. Stories need time to breathe, but they also need to ship. I bring that same discipline here.
I keep things intentionally small, bringing in specialized talent only when your project truly needs it. Your investment goes into the work itself, not into supporting a large agency structure. Throughout the process, you'll always have clarity about where we are and what comes next.
"How Seamus Gets a Fish" — Director, DP, Dad
Stories Matter
A single story can shift perspective, spark courage, motivate action or simply make someone feel less alone.
In an increasingly disconnected and filtered world, we need real stories that we recognize in our core. Something that bridges the gaps between us, inspires hope, and reminds us we're not alone in trying to make sense of it all.
So Let's Talk
If you have a story you want to tell, I'd love to talk to you about it.
I will start by listening.
"Gardening in a War Zone" — Director
Working Together
The blank space before "& Finch" isn't a gimmick, it's how I approach every project. In total collaboration with you.
I am there for the whole journey, from first conversation to final delivery. Strategy. Concept. Pitching. Writing. Direction. Production. Editing. Launch.
Your Story
Brand films that help businesses connect with their community. Product stories that can turn a launch into a movement. Documentary work that helps people question how they see the world. Social campaigns that actually get shared because they're genuinely worth sharing.
Each one is different.
Sometimes that's a 30 second video shot in a day. Sometimes it's a year-long documentary with crews on three continents. While the scale might change, my commitment will not. I promise.
When your story calls for a bigger approach, I bring in people I deeply trust. Cinematographers, producers, editors, graphic artists. These are not just folks with the right skill sets. They are good human beings who share a commitment to doing it the right way. With attention to detail and reverence for the story and the people in it.
"Growing Floret" — Director
Strategy
I begin by listening.
Not the kind of listening where I'm just waiting for my turn to speak. The kind where I'm genuinely curious about what matters to you. What keeps you up at night, what gets you out of bed in the morning, what is the one thing you want people to know about you, your organization, your mission.
Who needs to hear this story? What do we want them to feel when they do? What happens if this works?
I'll guide you through these questions with genuine curiosity about what you're trying to create. Together we'll find the human truth at the center of your story and build from there.
Good strategy lays the track for great work. The right story, told the right way, to the right people. That's how real impact happens.
The Edit Suite
I am building & Finch with editing at its heart. The edit is where stories find their soul.
Away from cameras and commotion, raw footage is transformed into something that moves people. Thousands of decisions shape the journey – what to keep, what to let go, where to linger, when to move on.
With identical footage, one person creates something forgettable. Another creates something that brings tears to your eyes, steels your resolve and stays with you forever. Something that changes you. The difference lives in the edit.
This often overlooked craft is where technical precision meets emotional truth. Where intellectual understanding becomes genuine feeling. This is where a story goes from good to great. Where it finds its own voice.
"Noah" — Editor
Practical Matters
We'll build your budget together with complete transparency. I'll walk you through every aspect – what things cost and why they matter. No unnecessary layers. No smoke and mirrors.
My years in newsrooms taught me something essential: deadlines are sacred. Stories need time to breathe, but they also need to ship. I bring that same discipline here.
I keep things intentionally small, bringing in specialized talent only when your project truly needs it. Your investment goes into the work itself, not into supporting a large agency structure. Throughout the process, you'll always have clarity about where we are and what comes next.
"How Seamus Gets a Fish" — Director, DP, Dad
Stories Matter
A single story can shift perspective, spark courage, motivate action or simply make someone feel less alone.
In an increasingly disconnected and filtered world, we need real stories that we recognize in our core. Something that bridges the gaps between us, inspires hope, and reminds us we're not alone in trying to make sense of it all.
So Let's Talk
If you have a story you want to tell, I'd love to talk to you about it.
I will start by listening.
