Shrieking Tree

Filmmaking

We create short films, mini-documentaries for non-profits and music videos. From the conceptual phase all the way through the final product, we've got you covered with great writing, cinematography, and editing. Below are some highlights from our portfolio.
Some of our favorite projects include the 34-episode Evil Grin Gift Box web series of comedy shorts, our AJ+ video about Guantánamo that racked up over a million views, our Ethiopia-based mini-documentary about the children-rescuing mission of Beza Threads, and our music videos for electronic pop duo MAIDS.

Award-Winning Advertisement // Northwest Iowa: Beyond Expectations

I had an amazing time co-directing and co-shooting this award-winning web spot for Northwest Iowa Development with Paul David Benedict in which we contrasted the dreadful lives of those in the big city with those of northwest Iowa residents, who are showered with free cookies every day. I also wrote the soundtrack for this and the followup ads currently in progress.

Music Video // MAIDS – Takes a Little Magic

It was great fun to work with MAIDS again on this music video for their song, “Takes a Little Magic” which I shot with Joey Leaming. Jami Milne and Sarah Ivanovich coordinated a beautiful ballet dance to the song, which we filmed in black and white at Noce in Des Moines.

BetterThread // Everlane Shirt Review

My brother Wes and I wrote, shot, directed, and edited this semi-comical video review of Everlane’s Oxford button-down shirt for our ethically made clothing site, BetterThread.