Same words. Better story.
Filmmaker and storyteller based in Kansas City.
me.
It’s not just the words, it’s what you do with them. The best stories rarely start where you think, and the work I create is built on that truth. Every subject has a human angle worth uncovering, and I’m good at finding it.
I’ve written my way through agencies, in‑house teams, non-profits and comms groups, everything from tight social lines to full film scripts. If the words have a job to do and a feeling to land, that’s where I do my best work.
From first question to final cut.
How the story gets built.
I shape stories.
Every question, every frame, every track I pick and every choice in the edit is part of a bigger narrative I’m threading together.
Because a strong story doesn’t end with a single deliverable, it creates an ecosystem of moments you can pull from whenever you need them.
Same words. Many stories.
This piece was developed from a much larger regional project film which was intentionally designed for reuse.
Interviews captured project details, expert insight, company values and one unexpected question to reveal the human side.
The result of the surprise question is this stand-alone film used for Engineer’s Week.
Bottom line: This is about the ability to think beyond the original intent of a film so that it can morph into a flexible body of content adaptable for multiple purposes, audiences and platforms.
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.
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 four.
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 five.
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.