My journey into filmmaking and production has grown from a lifelong interest in people and their stories. Raised in a working-class environment, I learned the value of hard work, resilience, and listening, which shaped my empathetic approach to storytelling. I'm at my best in collaborative environments, staying calm under pressure, solving problems quickly, and keeping crews aligned so the work stays focused.\n\nI strive to create spaces where emotional intelligence and shared responsibility are daily practices, preserving lived experience through authentic, human-centered narratives that aim to foster empathy and social change. Outside of production, I seek community and connection, building spaces where people feel seen, valued, and part of something meaningful, because storytelling can drive cultural understanding and positive impact.…

Gary Flugge

My journey into filmmaking and production has grown from a lifelong interest in people and their stories. Raised in a working-class environment, I learned the value of hard work, resilience, and listening, which shaped my empathetic approach to storytelling. I'm at my best in collaborative environments, staying calm under pressure, solving problems quickly, and keeping crews aligned so the work stays focused.\n\nI strive to create spaces where emotional intelligence and shared responsibility are daily practices, preserving lived experience through authentic, human-centered narratives that aim to foster empathy and social change. Outside of production, I seek community and connection, building spaces where people feel seen, valued, and part of something meaningful, because storytelling can drive cultural understanding and positive impact.…

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My journey into filmmaking and production has grown from a lifelong interest in people and their stories. Raised in a working-class environment, I learned the value of hard work, resilience, and listening, which shaped my empathetic approach to storytelling. I’m at my best in collaborative environments, staying calm under pressure, solving problems quickly, and keeping crews aligned so the work stays focused.\n\nI strive to create spaces where emotional intelligence and shared responsibility are daily practices, preserving lived experience through authentic, human-centered narratives that aim to foster empathy and social change. Outside of production, I seek community and connection, building spaces where people feel seen, valued, and part of something meaningful, because storytelling can drive cultural understanding and positive impact.

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English
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Work Experience

Partner at HotBrick Lighting & Grip
December 31, 2021 - Present
Established in 2022, HotBrick is a grip and electric rental company and crew support resource. I manage equipment, design and execute lighting setups, coordinate small G&E crews, and provide on‑set technical problem‑solving for commercial, documentary, and narrative productions. I’m also client‑facing, working directly with producers, directors, and agency teams to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient shoot days.
Freelance at Film Industry
January 1, 2011 - Present
I primarily work as a Gaffer/Key Grip, Producer/Director, Cinematography/Editor
Founder/Creative Producer at Panglossian
January 1, 2020 - Present
I lead all aspects of production for narrative, documentary, commercial, and branded video projects. My work includes developing concepts, conducting interviews, shooting, lighting, recording audio, and editing. I manage production logistics, direct small crews, and maintain a full owner‑operator kit that allows for fast, flexible field and studio work. Panglossian is my creative home base, where I focus on clear, human‑centered storytelling and efficient end‑to‑end production.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Center Support

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlDAsPpwoxS6NvxyUz20V97RTVvz2Tr9Q&si=z8PwOI7No9LA1qBi

    Center Support is a street‑level civic documentary series that explores how everyday Americans understand the ideas that shape our democracy. Instead of focusing on pundits, politicians, or experts, the project turns toward the people who live with the consequences of political decisions and cultural divides.

    The series is built on unscripted, presence‑driven interviews that invite people to speak honestly about what they believe, why they believe it, and how their lived experiences have shaped those beliefs. The goal isn’t to change minds or win arguments — it’s to rebuild the basic human connection that makes conversation possible.