I create inspiring documentary
films and photographs
that help purpose-driven
brands and creators
connect deeply with their audiences
GREAT STORYTELLING INSPIRES.
Great storytelling delivered through documentary short films and documentary photographs have the power to inspire, connect and transform us.
We are living in a world filled with overflowing content, much of it short-lived and forgettable. In response, the newer generations are seeking for something deeper - meaning & authenticity. Documentary short films and documentary photography offer a powerful way to tell real, inspiring stories that could resonate for years to come.
Whether you are an individual creator, a small business, a community, or a large company, your authentic stories are your gateway to connect with your audience at a deeper level.
Even a drop of water can create waves in the ocean.
My goal, through my documentary short films, is always to create waves - to craft inspiring stories that make a difference.
DOCUMENTARY FILM TRAILERS
Latest Documentary Short Film:
The Mother of Indonesian Artists (The Story of Dr. Melani Setiawan)
A doctor, set out to look for some decorations for her newly built home in 1977, after understanding the artists’ life, fell in love with the arts. What she does after that was the defining chapter of her life, dedicating herself to the betterment of the artists. Through that span of time, she had accumulated over 100,000 photographs of artists in addition of photographs of exhibitions and other documentations, where they became the anchor of her highly anticipated book “The Indonesian Art World: 1977-2020”
This film is intended to be the precursor for the book. It covers the essential stories through expert opinions that supports the importance of the book. This documentary short film made its debut at the opening of Art Jakarta 2024, and will be shown again in the book launch ceremony in Yogyakarta in June 2025.
Jim Heimann: Collector, Executive Editor of Taschen America.
Fueled by his curiosity for history, Jim has accumulated a vast collection of historical paper ephemera that no one else has. But what he did with them is what sets him apart from most collectors - through Taschen, he made books about the stories he had uncovered and in this story in particular, changed the life of one person, all from a book.
The purpose of
documentaries is
to extract the lessons of the past
to form future actions
CASE STUDY: The Simplicity of Happiness
This documentary short film received the top award at The Films That Inspire Film Festival in Australia (2020).
An inspiring documentary short film about a self-made millionaire who realized that despite his worldly accomplishments and accumulation of wealth, he was never at peace. He decided to do let go of his possessions and focus on helping people in need. In the process, he learned his version of peace and happiness.
He now does speaking engagements all over the world, sharing his life experiences for the betterment of communities. This film becomes a regular part of his speaking agenda, in which he mentioned: “You were able to effectively tell my story in 10 minutes when normally it took me over an hour to tell.”
The following are some of the comments on YouTube:
Pasadena Playhouse Mosaic Mural Installation Documentary Short Film
Any serious artist requires a complete archive. Documentary short films and photographs are instrumental to an artist’s life. It informs the creation, purpose, intent, and gives information for future discussions of his or her art.
If you live around Pasadena, California, chances are you have come across Kenton Nelson’s beautiful mosaic murals. This short film documented the process of installation of the 180,000 tiles of glass mosaic, the largest mural he has done so far, honoring Pasadena as the city of films prior to the start of Hollywood.
FAMILIES - DAY IN THE LIFE
Day In The Life sessions are truly precious - they tell stories that become more valuable as time goes by.
Finding any of these images of your family, 10, 20, 50 years later would instantly transport you to specific moments, filling your hearts with warmth and fond memories, a time capsule for families. If family portraits are to show the best versions of ourselves, documentary family photography is to show the real, honest version - the kind that really matters in the end. I experienced this myself as an adult, when I found old photographs of my family that my father took. To me, this is one of the purest form of photography: it teaches us that real life is beautiful and meaningful.
PHOTOGRAPHS - PERSONAL WORK
Documentary Photography is my personal foundation on visual storytelling, whether it is to tell stories or simply to create a compelling image that is true to myself. From street photography to architecture, or documenting a location or an event. These are still very true to me at my core - my first language in my visual storytelling medium.
COACHING FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
I coach photographers who are seeking clarity, truth, and depth in their work by removing their personal barriers and offering them helpful perspectives and knowledge.
AI SHORT FILMS
AI technology is growing very rapidly and becomes an answer to most story telling needs. However AI still lacks the feeling of human touch, often making it feel disconnected. Under the direction of the right person, your AI project can still deliver the punch you needed, and make your story come alive.
“Humanity’s legacy of
stories and storytelling
is the most precious we have.
All wisdom is in our stories
and songs.”
– Doris Lessing
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