Origin Stories—
Legacy Films offers a glimpse into the years before Intimo Media, a time of exploration, fieldwork, and hands-on storytelling. Shot on the road, in the snow, or on the winery floor, these early projects were made with minimal gear and maximum curiosity. They document real people doing real work, and reflect the search for story in everyday motion. Lessons that still guide how I see, shoot, design and build stories today.
Project: Bottle Your Own – Martin Ranch Winery (2010)
Youtube Series · Winery Event Marketing
Filmed as part of an early YouTube marketing series for Martin Ranch Winery. Shot handheld and on the move, this run-and-gun piece captured the spontaneity of the day, people bottling wine, live music, and the natural rhythm of the crush pad. With no crew, lights, or retakes, it was all about quick reactions and finding real moments as they happened.
Looking back, it marked the beginning of my approach to documentary brand work where observation, timing, and authenticity matter more than polish.
Project: Bottling Truck – Martin Ranch Winery (2009)
Youtube Series · Winery Production Doc.
An early winery video series for Martin Ranch Winery. The goal was to document the energy and rhythm of a full-scale bottling day — over 1,100 cases wine bottled in a single session. Shot handheld inside and around the mobile Bottling truck, the video captures the choreography of people and machinery working in sync with glass, corks, and labels moving in rhythm. It’s a raw, unscripted snapshot of teamwork, process, and the small victories that define a long day in wine production.
This piece reflects my early approach to visual storytelling: finding motion, detail, and human connection in the flow of real work.
Project: The Arctic Expedition – Thule Chains in Tuktoyaktuk (2007)
Brand Film · Field Production for Thule
Filmed for Thule on location outside Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, this short brand film documents a field test on the frozen Beaufort Sea at –25°F. Working in dry wind and limited daylight, we fitted and tested Thule’s tire chains on the ice, capturing every moment handheld and in real time. The footage was raw, real, and unfiltered — early proof that storytelling and product testing could live in the same frame. Everything worked as designed, and the film stands as a simple, honest record of ingenuity under Arctic pressure.
Project: The Arctic Expedition – Mackenzie River Ice Road (2007)
Field Documentary Series · Expeditions West
Filmed during a 24-day solo expedition from Prescott, Arizona to Tuktoyaktuk — 8,000 miles of frozen road leading to the edge of the Arctic Ocean. The journey followed the legendary Mackenzie River ice road through Alaska and the Yukon, where temperatures fell far below zero and the horizon never seemed to end.
Traveling with the Expeditions West team, I documented over 28 hours of footage and 3,000 photographs. The film ends in Tuktoyaktuk, where we met an Inuit family who shared their stories, warmth, and resilience at the top of the world. This doc is both a record of endurance and a reflection on rhythm, light, and human connection in one of the most remote places on earth.
Project: The Arctic Expedition – Dog Sledding Northwest Territories (2007)
Field Documentary Series · Expeditions West
Near the town of Inuvik in Canada’s Northwest Territories, I joined a small group of mushers to travel by dog team through the tundra and boreal forest. The temperature hovered around –30°F. Carrying my Canon XL H1 inside a polar bag, I filmed while driving my own sled, a team of strong, eager dogs pulling steady and sure across the open delta.
The experience was equal parts challenge and exhilaration: speed and cold, rhythm and stillness, a perfect balance between instinct and motion. What began as a simple day of filming became a reminder of how connected travel once was to nature, endurance, and trust.
Project: EarthRoamer XV-JP on the Rubicon Trail (2010)
Expedition Documentary · EarthRoamer Test Vehicle
The EarthRoamer XV-JP a fully self-contained, go-anywhere camper built on the Jeep Rubicon Unlimited, successfully completed the legendary Rubicon Trail in California’s High Sierra. Known as one of the toughest 4x4 routes in the U.S., the 22-mile trail is a punishing mix of granite climbs, narrow passages, steep inclines, and deep mud holes.
Driven by Scott Brady and spotted by Chris Marzonie, the XV-JP tackled the terrain flawlessly even under harsh conditions. Designed by EarthRoamer co-founder Bill Swails, the XV-JP became the first fully enclosed, self-contained production camper to conquer the Rubicon, a true test of engineering and endurance.
Project: Wagon Gears – Toyota Land Cruiser Tailgate Lid Install (2010)
Product Feature · Brand Video
A short feature showcasing Wagon Gears’ precision-built tailgate lid for the Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser. This piece highlights the brand’s incredible attention to detail, from the laser-cut steel components to the marine-grade HDPE panels and stainless-steel hardware throughout.
Each frame is shaped, fixtured, and TIG-welded for a perfect fit, resulting in a rugged yet refined design that installs in under an hour. Combined with exceptional customer support, it’s a great example of craftsmanship and utility working hand in hand.
Project: Surf and Turf – Toyota Land Cruiser Weekend (2007)
Event Documentary · Community Film
Filmed on the beaches and dunes of Pismo Beach, California, this annual Surf and Turf event brought together Land Cruisers and Toyota 4WD trucks, from classic restorations to purpose-built off-road rigs.
The weekend mixed beach camping, dune runs, the Sand Chef cook-off, and the High Noon Poker Run with family-friendly games and trail rides through California’s Central Coast.
It captured the spirit of community and adventure that defines the Land Cruiser world, where craftsmanship, capability, and camaraderie meet on the sand.