Where real stories spark real change.
Human stories. Real impact.
About
I make films that help people care.
I’m Sean, a director and producer who works with nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven organizations to tell honest, human stories. For the past fifteen years, I’ve helped teams turn impact into emotion, and emotion into action.
My approach is simple: real people, real stakes, real change. When stories feel lived-in and true, audiences don’t just understand — they feel invested.
If your work makes a difference, your story should too.
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Impact Storytelling Explorer
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Latest Blog Posts
Suni Lee’s Kidney Journey
Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee faced an unexpected battle off the mat—one that nearly ended her gymnastics career. In this powerful short documentary, she shares her journey from a shocking kidney disease diagnosis to her inspiring comeback at the Paris Olympics.
Read an in-depth case study about how my team made it happen.
Client
American Kidney Fund
Year
2025
When the Storms Hit
My latest short documentary, When the Storms Hit, features photographer Kevin Painchaud as he documents the devastating 2023 Santa Cruz storms, while also tracing the broader challenges facing local journalism. It will have it’s premiere this year at the Santa Cruz Film Festival, taking place October 8–12, 2025.
Year
2025
