The Reel · 2014 → present

Twenty-four films, told one room at a time.

A working archive of brand films, documentary shorts, real estate cinematography, and aerial work — all directed and shot from Kerrville, Texas.

What we shoot

Five kinds of film, one set of hands.

Five short studies in what the studio actually makes.

— 01 / Brand Films

Brand Films.

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Long-form documentary brand work for clients who'd rather be remembered than seen. From thirty-second cut-downs to five-minute shorts, made with the people inside the company.

  • Strategy + scripting
  • Direction + cinematography
  • Edit, color, sound
  • Multi-cut delivery (web · social · broadcast)
See brand films
— 02 / Documentary

Documentary.

Stories told in the room, not from a podium.

Short films for foundations, healthcare systems, and mission-led organizations who want their story told carefully — three to twelve minutes, festival-ready masters.

  • Field interviews + verite
  • Original score on request
  • Festival-ready masters
  • 3 — 12 minute runtime
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— 03 / Real Estate

Real Estate.

Cinematic property films for luxury listings and ranch sales across the Hill Country. Twenty-four-hour turnaround standard. Aerial included on every property over five acres.

  • Cinematic walkthroughs
  • Twilight + day variants
  • FAA Part 107 aerial included
  • 24-hour turnaround available
See real estate work
— 04 / Aerial

Aerial + Drone.

FAA Part 107 licensed since 2018. Cinematic aerial for ranches, properties, brand films, and documentary. Branded and unbranded delivery. Insurance certificates available on request.

  • FAA Part 107 certified pilot
  • DJI Mavic 3 Pro · cinematic profile
  • $2M aviation liability insured
  • Coverage across Texas
See aerial work
— 05 / Editorial

Editorial.

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Short-form film made for the long read.

One-to-three-minute pieces meant to run alongside a long-form essay. Often shot on 16mm and digital paired together. Co-credit with the publication, print and web stills bundled in.

See editorial work
  • 1 — 3 minute runtime
  • 16mm + digital pairing
  • Co-credit with publication
  • Print + web stills bundled

The Archive

Browse the full reel.

Filter by discipline, or watch from the top.

12 films

The Vault

Twelve years of work lives on Vimeo.

Older work, internal cuts, dailies, and reference. A working archive — most of it not on the public site.