I create inspiring documentary
films and photographs
that help purpose-driven
brands and creators
connect deeply with their audiences
“Your last documentary film is fantastic. Like your other work, not only is it thoughtful and exact, but it provides great insight into a specific artist’s root motivations.
So often the audience is asked to associate with the artist, the challenge being ours to understand them and their work. What I like so much about your films is how you are able to make the artist relatable to your audience. The result allows me to use your films to connect with people not just in the art world, but in everyday life as well”
- Hunter Gregg“You are a beautiful storyteller because you are a remarkably beautiful human. More people should know about you. Thanks for keeping me inspired”
- Kirsten Lewis“I love your photography because it’s not staged. It’s life the way it is. Which is how I try to live my life”
- Dina Djunaedi
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 Short Documentary Film:
The Mother of Indonesian Artists (The Story of Dr. Melani Setiawan)
Dr. Melani Setiawan is a prominent figure in Indonesia and the international art worlds.
She was a doctor who in 1977 set out to find for decorations for her newly built home, fell in love with the arts after gaining an understanding of the artists’ life. What she does after that was the defining chapter of her life, dedicating herself to the betterment of the artists. The selfless actions and efforts that she had done for them earned her the nickname The Mother of Indonesian Artists.
Right now, Indonesia is a rapidly growing art scene. The lack of archives, has forever been a problem.
Her long-awaited book: Indonesia Art World - 1977-2022 is in its last stages of release. It contains her life-long fascination and love for the arts in the form of stories, her photographs with the artists, documentation of exhibitions, correspondences with stakeholders in the art world - important archives that she had kept meticulously throughout the years. This book is considered to be one of the books that can be crucial for the art world in Indonesia in discovering their actual root of their art influences. (Her archives have been used by museums and curators to pin point certain timelines of artists’ work and exhibitions)
This short documentary film is made to supplement the book. It allows the new wave of people who are getting into the arts and new collectors to understand the importance of the book. In the film, her story was told by many of Indonesia’s important art stakeholders that include artists, collectors, writers, historian, educator, gallerist, and more, bringing a complete narrative of Dr. Melani’s inspiring story within the arts. However, it will also inspire others in different fields to do the same.
This 26-minute 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 video made me cry…”
”It is truly a life-changing video…”
”The message on this film is so timeless and true that everyone should watch this.”
“I saw this video about 5 years ago. Everytime I lost my view of the true aim in life, too focused on money and ambition, greed, I look back to this video”
This short documentary 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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