Creative anywhere.
Digital creator. Documentaries. Podcasts. Puppets. And so much more.
About
This studio is both my job and my outlet. It’s how I make a living, stay curious, and practice Creative Anywhere — building stories without being tied to one place, format, or medium.
Through Hearty Films, I run an independent creative studio focused on content and brand experiences across video, audio, and product storytelling. Based in Austin.
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2026
Video Subscriptions
This is where I explore AI as a creative tool — embracing what it unlocks, questioning what it replaces, and keeping the work rooted in human storytelling.
Ai
Video + AI
Since 2023, I’ve been experimenting with AI as part of my filmmaking process — not to replace the human side of storytelling, but to support it. The result is a hybrid workflow that blends real production with new creative tools.
Duckbill (The Puppet)
Duckbill (The handle)
Duckbill began as a creative experiment and became a playground for humor, storytelling, and audience connection. It gave me space to test ideas quickly and embrace playful, unconventional narratives.
I designed and built a physical camera handle to solve my own production problems. What started as a DIY experiment turned into a real product and pushed me into prototyping, manufacturing, and hands-on product design.
Compositing + Ai
As AI tools emerged, I started combining them with traditional compositing and live-action footage. This phase reshaped how I approach visual storytelling, allowing faster iteration and more experimental creative directions.
Photography + Illustration
After video, I began blending photography with digital illustration long before AI prompting was a thing. This phase pushed me to think visually in layers and trained my eye for composition, lighting, and graphic storytelling.
International Projects
I traveled internationally creating stories for nonprofits and humanitarian organizations. These experiences grounded my work in real people and reinforced the responsibility that comes with telling meaningful stories.
First projects
Concept / Mock-up
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Some of my earliest projects focused on food and local makers. These small, hands-on shoots taught me pacing, texture, and how to make everyday moments feel cinematic.
2014 - 2015
2016 - 2018
2019 - 2020
2021 - 2023
2024 - 2025
2025
2009- 2013
Getting started
Before filmmaking became my career, I spent six months traveling the country working on campaigns. It was my first real crash course in storytelling, messaging, and connecting with people.
2025 - 2026
Kenya / Well Aware
Iraq / War Child UK
India
Austria
Nicaragua / Project Schoolhouse
