NEXT LEVEL: THE RISE OF ZSMIT
ABOUT
Riley "zSmit" Smith has made a name for himself as a professional Call of Duty: Warzone player, but he came from humble beginnings.Editor, producer
UFC FIGHT FLASHBACK: GASTELUM VS. ADESANYA [ESPN]
ABOUT
Relive UFC 236 as Israel Adesanya takes on Kelvin Gastelum at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.EditorFull episode
IMPACT GAMING'S INSPIRE [WEB SERIES]
ABOUT
A behind the scenes look at an esports team competing in the first ever H1Z1 Pro League.Director, editor, producer, cameraAll episodes
FEAR NONE: FOOTBALL SEASON WITH THE RICHLAND BOMBERS [TV SERIES]
ABOUT
6 episode TV docuseries following the Richland High School football team's journey to win their first state championship in almost 20 years.Director, editor, producer, camera
THE ETHERNAUT [SHORT FILM]
ABOUT
A high school student struggling to find motivation finds himself distracted by a new student, forcing him to question his identity.Director, writer, editor, music
COMMERCIAL WORK
Impact Gaming | Inspire
Web Series
Director, editor, producer, camera
Impact Gaming was one of 15 teams competing in the H1Z1 Pro League, a 20 week tournament for the world's best H1Z1 Battle Royale players. The roster would live together in Las Vegas for the duration of the tournament, and Impact wanted a skilled video producer to capture their journey.I showed up with my gear and immediately got to work on Inspire, a docuseries on the team from my unique embedded perspective. While they struggled to find their footing in competition, the pro players were great to work with, forged strong bonds with myself and one another, and never stopped trying. And even though the tournament came to an abrupt end, I'm proud of the work I did on this series as a first time esports video producer, and the fans we gained along the way.
Ep. 1: New World Blues
Ep. 2: 1V2
Ep. 3: Game Plan
Ep. 4: The Rut
Ep. 5: The Nicest Ravioli in Town
Ep. 6: Opening New Doors
Ep. 7: The Gap
Ep. 8: GGs and Goodbyes
Fear None: Football Season with the Richland Bombers
TV Series
Director, editor, producer, camera
"Fear None" was a concept I pitched while working at KNDU-TV. Rob, the sports anchor, made a strong case for the Richland High team to make a championship run during the upcoming football season. I drafted a concept for a TV series that would air on SWX, highlighting the team as a promising state championship candidate, and following them through the season. After getting the green light, I balanced my full time commercial duties with shooting hundreds of footage with the team and editing it down into a 6 episode series that captured their state championship run. "Fear None" aired on KNDU's sports network SWX for six weeks, about a month following the end of football season.
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Ep. 2
Ep. 3
Ep. 4
Ep. 5
Ep. 6
Episode 1: New World Blues
The team settles into Las Vegas, where personalities clash. Mistakes are made on the H1Z1 Pro League's premiere night.
Episode 2: 1V2
The team finds a laundry solution. Bloodinfernoo's mom comes to watch him play live for the first time. The team tries to bounce back from opening week.
Episode 3: Game Plan
A bad week forces the team to rethink their strategy.
Episode 4: The Rut
As communication continues to falter, the team makes a big change in an effort to stem the problem. qtVenom adjusts to his new role within the team.
Episode 5: The Nicest Ravioli in Town
CBKFlame adjusts to life in Vegas. Blank and qtVenom discuss a challenge. Changes come to the Impact roster.
Episode 6: Opening New Doors
The team settles into their newly-acquired house. Tipsy's arrival creates a new sense of comradery among the team.
Episode 7: The Gap
Spirits rise after a high-placement match. The team deals with the aftermath of a controversial league ruling. Frustration manifests in different ways.
Episode 8: GGs and Goodbyes
The Impact H1Z1 team reflects on Split One. Friends and family come to Vegas to visit the team. Bloodinfernoo bids farewell to his teammates.