Every two years the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian selects 5-7 American who embody the spirit of the country and commission portraits to hang in their hallowed halls. In 2023, Kenturah Davis was selected to create a portrait of renowned Director Ava DuVernay. This film explores Kenturah’s process in creating this work. Along with directing, I also shot this piece.
Cooper Tires was a company all about the Journey. This film explores Cooper’s mission to create great tires to take people where they want to go, surrounded by the people they love. Along with directing, I wrote the script for this film.
Acquisition is a scary thing. You don’t know who’s buying you or if they’ll keep you around. And, communication is often kept to a bare minimum. This series for United Rentals tells the stories of people who have gone through it and found out that most of the time, they’re where the real value is. This is one of those stories.