People. That’s my favorite part about storytelling and It doesn’t get much better than the folks at Hot Sams' Detroit
A community staple and icon that has endured the most tumultuous obstacles from both an economic lens as well as a social one as Black owners and entrepreneurs.
This is a short story about perseverance and leading with love as a small business that marches on to 100 years.
Client: Fifth Third Bank
Agency: Pereira O'Dell
Production Company: We the People
Full trailer to two mini documentaries highlighting five legendary figures within the Cleveland Cavaliers organization over the 1970s & 1980s.
Production Company: Woodward Original
Client: Cleveland Cavaliers
Diamond, a young single mother consumed by heroin addiction, battles to keep her child out of the hands of the state.
WINNER - Best Dramatic Short Film - SALUTE YOUR SHORTS LOS ANGELES
OFFICIAL SELECTION - CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2018
OFFICIAL SELECTION - GRAND RAPIDS FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION - RENDEZVOUS WITH MADNESS FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION - SALUTE YOUR SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL (LOS ANGELES)
OFFICIAL SELECTION - HELLS HALF MILE FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION - FILM SHORTAGE ONLINE PREMIERE
During the holy month of Ramadan, I wanted to capture the beauty and essence of how I think many Muslims experience their time of fasting. I also wanted to pay homage to my childhood where I spent many weekends on the south end & east side of Dearborn.
This doc was meant to provide a view through a unique, local, & authentic lens, not only from a spiritual perspective but from a communal & cultural one as well.
For so many of our young people, second chances are hard to come by. When you're faced with adversity, it's easy to fall before you can rise. Most people will resort to extreme measures when they are simply on a path of survival. Goodwill Detroit aims to change that by offering a second chance in a variety of ways but most importantly; by loving you back to life.
Mini documentary for Goodwill’s “Flip the Script” program.
Production Company: Woodward Original
When the Cleveland Cavaliers come to play, the energy at and around the Q arena in Cleveland is super natural.
Production Company: Woodward Original
Client: Cleveland Cavaliers
2018 Judge’s Choice Award Winner- American Advertising Federation “Addy’s”
Mini documentary for Firestone’s online series “The Driven” featuring 5 time indy car champion Scott Dixon
Production Company: We the People
Regional transit is a necessity in southeast Michigan. Experience it yourself through this 2 minute version of a local Detroiter’s morning commute.
Production Company: Woodward Original
Client: Regional Transit Authority
Through the words of E.E. Cummings, define what “home” means to you.
Production Company: Woodward Original
Client: Hunter Pasteur Homes
Under Armour: Home Court Detroit
Production Company: Woodward Original
Mini Documentary on Bedrock’s latest real estate development project in Detroit called ‘Monroe Blocks’
Production Company: Woodward Original
Client: Bedrock
“The New X”
Production Company: Woodward Original
Client: Xenith
A 60 second spot for a web series called “UNTOLD” on Detroit artist ‘El Cappy’
Production Company: Woodward Original