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I’m the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Focus Forward Media, helping businesses and individuals tell their stories in fresh, creative ways. We specialize in video production, photography, and branding, using a collaborative, hands-on approach to bring your vision to life. Every project is an exciting opportunity to craft tailored, high-impact content—whether it’s designed to wow an audience or drive business growth. I graduated in Digital Filmmaking from Champlain College and have worked across New England and in Los Angeles, coordinating sets and staying ahead of evolving industry trends to deliver great work.…I’m the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Focus Forward Media, helping businesses and individuals tell their stories in fresh, creative ways. We specialize in video production, photography, and branding, using a collaborative, hands-on approach to bring your vision to life. Every project is an exciting opportunity to craft tailored, high-impact content—whether it’s designed to wow an audience or drive business growth. I graduated in Digital Filmmaking from Champlain College and have worked across New England and in Los Angeles, coordinating sets and staying ahead of evolving industry trends to deliver great work.

Michael McDonough

Creative Director, Filmmaker, Video Editor, +2

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I’m the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Focus Forward Media, helping businesses and individuals tell their stories in fresh, creative ways. We specialize in video production, photography, and branding, using a collaborative, hands-on approach to bring your vision to life. Every project is an exciting opportunity to craft tailored, high-impact content—whether it’s designed to wow an audience or drive business growth. I graduated in Digital Filmmaking from Champlain College and have worked across New England and in Los Angeles, coordinating sets and staying ahead of evolving industry trends to deliver great work.…I’m the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Focus Forward Media, helping businesses and individuals tell their stories in fresh, creative ways. We specialize in video production, photography, and branding, using a collaborative, hands-on approach to bring your vision to life. Every project is an exciting opportunity to craft tailored, high-impact content—whether it’s designed to wow an audience or drive business growth. I graduated in Digital Filmmaking from Champlain College and have worked across New England and in Los Angeles, coordinating sets and staying ahead of evolving industry trends to deliver great work.

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I’m the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Focus Forward Media, helping businesses and individuals tell their stories in fresh, creative ways. We specialize in video production, photography, and branding, using a collaborative, hands-on approach to bring your vision to life.

Every project is an exciting opportunity to craft tailored, high-impact content—whether it’s designed to wow an audience or drive business growth. I graduated in Digital Filmmaking from Champlain College and have worked across New England and in Los Angeles, coordinating sets and staying ahead of evolving industry trends to deliver great work.

Skills

Branding

Corporate Video

Experience Level

Branding

Expert

Corporate Video

Expert

Work Experience

Co-Owner at Neilan Media

December 1, 2019 - Present

Wedding/event video and photography production house co-owner responsible for managing finances, crews, and content creation. Leads production efforts while ensuring high-quality deliverables for clients.

Creative Director & Co-Founder at Focus Forward Media, Inc.

January 1, 2018 - Present

Create digital content for clients and use it to increase visibility and engagement across platforms. Using video, photography, web development, and podcasting, develop and execute marketing plans to drive traffic and promote services, products, and companies. Produce necessary content and coordinate creative direction, sets, and production workflow to bring client visions to life.

Freelance Camera Operator at Spectra by Comcast Spectacor

November 1, 2016 - Present

Freelance camera operator for the Ryan Center at University of Rhode Island, filming mainly men’s and women’s basketball games. Uses a Sony XDCAM PMW-400 and builds experience in filming broadcast/live TV events.

Staff Position (Production - Camera/AC/Editing/PA) at Axion Media Lab

November 1, 2015 - December 1, 2016

Full-time production role focused mainly on corporate and commercial video work. Worked across multiple production functions including camera operation, 1st AC, editing, script supervision, grip/PA duties, and client relationships. Improved production communication and directorial skills.

Assistant Editor at Adam Carolla

August 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015

Researched, organized, and labeled archived footage for the documentary "24 Hour War" about Ford vs. Ferraris in the 1960s. Transcribed subtitles for the documentary "The Racing Life of Paul Newman".

Production Assistant at Ocean State Video Inc

March 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015

Assisted with routine on-set production tasks to support an efficient work environment, covering a range of responsibilities from production assistant to 1st assistant camera. Worked directly with clients and built relationships while exceeding expectations. Created commercials for the University of Rhode Island, political campaigns, and other institutions.

Production Assistant (as-needed) at The Main Idea

October 1, 2013 - July 1, 2015

As-needed production assistant supporting client-based video projects. Assisted with daily operations including setting up lights, loading and unloading equipment, following shot lists, and maintaining customer satisfaction.