As a filmmaker and music artist, most of the work I create blends both at the same time.

When I’m making music, I’m already thinking about how it should look visually. When I’m

filming or editing, I’m thinking about how sound can change the feeling of a shot. They build off

each other and usually develop together when I’m creating something. Music Video work is my

strong suit, with most of my work being in it.

Growing up in Sissonville, West Virginia, about twenty minutes outside of Charleston,

has a big influence on my work. Being from a small town shaped how I see things and what I

choose to focus on. The environment I grew up around always finds a way to show up in what I

make, and I strive to show it authentically. As a lot of my ideas come from my surroundings and

my own experiences. I’m interested in creating music videos and short films that reflect where

I’m from and tell stories that most people don’t hear outside of West Virginia.

In terms of how I work, sometimes a song comes first, and I build the visuals around it.

Other times, I start with an idea or a certain mood and create the music to match. I pay attention

to editing, pacing, and how it interacts with the music so everything feels connected. I’m

influenced by great artists like Noah Dillon from The Hellp, who creates story-driven music

videos, Daniel Johnston, who was truly authentic in his art, and Harmony Korine’s films,

showing people’s stories on the fringe. Overall, my goal is to create art that feels honest to my

background and shows how I experience the place I grew up in.