Fire in the Sky: Capturing the Spirit of Big Cloud’s Fourth of July Event

As a filmmaker, every project comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. When I headed back to Jones, Michigan, for Big Cloud’s second event of the year, “Fire in the Sky,” I was ready to capture something special. This Fourth of July celebration was all about community, fireworks, and the usual lineup of […]

Mendo In The Mitten: Capturing Michigan’s Cannabis Caregiver Community

As a videographer, I’ve had the privilege of stepping into a variety of worlds, but nothing quite prepared me for “Mendo In The Mitten,” a caregiver event hosted by Big Clouds in Jones, Michigan. It marked the first time I saw Michigan’s cannabis community in full form—a tangible result of the ongoing evolution of cannabis […]

Into the Arena with Guerrilla Politic

As a filmmaker, I don’t always like to get political, but when I do, I partner with Guerrilla Politic, a local marketing firm based in Detroit, Michigan. Their mission resonates with me: to design a better democracy by helping to put together campaigns for local candidates—ordinary people who want to get involved in their community. […]

Fat Ray & Bruiser Wolf – Old Faithful Music Video

  Hey everyone, Brandon Damon here from Auxiliary Cinema. I’ve been diving into some exciting new projects lately, and I’m thrilled to share one of them with you. Teaming up with the Bruisers again was an absolute blast, and we’ve put together another fantastic music video. This time, we experimented with some 360 video and […]

Unconventional method for USI Groups “About” Video

Working with Doug Klinginsmith and his wife Tiffany on this project was a refreshing experience. As I learned, Tiffany is a Ferris State alum, which added a fun connection. This project, however, challenged me to step outside of my usual process. Typically, I shoot most of my own footage, but for this one, I relied […]