I developed the concept for this satirical video campaign highlighting the difference between authentic and fake public land champions — a key message in Wild Montana Action Fund’s voter education strategy. Learn more about this project here.

In this short feature I filmed and edited, Navajo artist Baje Whitethorne Sr. shares powerful reflections on his upbringing in the Navajo Nation and how the landscapes, stories, and traditions of his childhood continue to shape and inspire his art. From vivid color palettes to storytelling through brushstrokes, his work is a celebration of culture, memory, and identity.

“The Spark” is a video series produced by The Lumberjack, the student-run newspaper at Northern Arizona University. This series delves into the creative journeys of NAU students, offering an intimate look at their artistic processes and the inspirations that fuel their work. Each episode features a student artist sharing their story, providing viewers with a glimpse into the diverse and vibrant art scene within the university community.

I shot and edited three of these features during my time as The Lumberjack multimedia editor.

Featuring: Andrea Luque Káram, a 22-year-old music major.

Featuring: Emily McClintock, a studio arts major.

Featuring: NAU music performance students Josephyne Santos and Karson Krieg share their passion for singing opera and where it all began. (Filmed by Michael Patacsil and Keely Damara | Edited by Keely Damara)

Roller derby, a full-contact sport, attracts women from many different tracks of life. The women of High Altitude Roller Derby explain what drew them to derby and what keeps them skating through bumps and bruises.

Adam Mendel builds solid body electric ukuleles in his small workshop in Bend, Oregon. You can find his instruments on display in his showroom space at Willow Lane Artist’s Creative Space in Bend.