Artspace Community Documentary

My Role in the Project
Director, Producer & Post-Production Creative Director
Led all phases of production: concept, pre-production, interviews, filming, editing, sound design, and motion graphics
Conducted all interviews and filmed all footage using a Canon C70 and professional lighting setup
Created the editorial structure and crafted animated text to support pacing and messaging
Designed the soundscape using original location audio layered with interview content

Field/Category of Work Completed
Branded Documentary
Arts Organization Promo Video
Story-Driven Short-Form Content

Mediums/Tools
Canon C70 + Audio Recorder
Adobe Premiere Pro
After Effects (text animation)
Location audio + custom sound design
4.5 min digital video

Client Challenge
The Curious Forge needed a promotional video that could authentically represent their multi-disciplinary maker space—showcasing the range of tools, people, and creative energy within the space. They had no storyboard or pre-existing concept and needed a single creator to shape the story and visuals from the ground up.

Solution Delivered
I conceptualized and produced a 4.5-minute promotional documentary that highlights the identity and community of The Curious Forge. Blending interviews with the founders, instructors, and active makers, I built a story arc that reflects both the artistic freedom and the collaborative structure of the space. The layered sound design weaves together ambient audio from each department—wood, ceramics, textiles, and more—creating an immersive sense of place. Custom text animations were added to support viewer orientation without distracting from the narrative flow.

Date & Distribution
Completed: 2021
Formats: HD 16:9
Use: Website, social media, internal presentations, public outreach