We did it!! Pressure placed 1st in @koldercreative annual my year competition. This one means a lot to me. @samkolder has been a huge inspiration of mine. Now receiving recognition from him and the KC team is such an honor! I have competed for 4 years with 2 no placements, an honorable mention, an 8th place, and finally first place this year. After years of pushing myself to improve as a filmmaker, finally getting a win feels incredibly rewarding. It’s a powerful reminder that I’m on the right path and that this is exactly what I’m meant to do.
PRESSURE is a short film about the weight of ambition, self-doubt, and finding balance when the pressure feels overwhelming.
I couldn’t have done it without those listed in the credits as well as the crew:
Director: @fitzmasterson
DP: @saysomethingproductions
1st AC: @calebthecameraguy
Gaffer: @spencergreenefilm
Underwater: @blaketak & @calebthecameraguy
Bts: @jackiie.chan@grantdpittman
1) EVERYTHING CHANGES WHEN YOU REALIZE
THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF IS NOT A FUTURE VERSION, BUT A DAILY CHOICE
2) THE PAST DOESN’T NEED YOU ANYMORE.
3) RISK IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN REGRET
4) THE MOMENT YOU STOP LIVING ONLY FOR YOURSELF,
YOU BEGIN TO SEE CLEARLY
CONNECTION WITH OTHERS IS THE PURPOSE
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This one editing technique alone has landed me the majority of my client work.
You only get a few seconds to grab attention, so I built a system into every edit using Lens Distortions assets exclusively. I start with a Fast Cut to lock viewers in, establish the scene, build momentum, and layer cinematic sound effects to elevate every transition and artistic moment.
The result is intentional, professional content that feels consistent every time, not scrambled creativity.
Serious content isn’t accidental. It’s built with systems you can trust.
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POV you stop guessing your hooks and start building them with intention.
I use Lens Distortions sound design to structure the first few seconds of my edits. The opening hit sets the pace, creates tension, and instantly makes the piece feel cinematic.
When the hook is strong, everything else flows.
Establish the scene. Build momentum. Leave impact.
My secret sauce for grabbing attention is using Lens Distortions assets in the first few seconds of an edit.
Sound design is usually what people feel before they even realize why they’re still watching. The right opening hit sets the tone, builds momentum, and makes everything that follows feel intentional.
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I use Fast Cuts Sound Design Tracks™ and other cinematic sound effects to structure my intros, shape transitions, and leave a strong final impact. They’re one part of the larger suite of music and effects Lens Distortions builds for filmmakers.
Over time I realized clients are not just reacting to visuals. They are responding to how the work feels. And that comes from building a system you can rely on.
3 days in NYC đź–¤
This city has really grown on me. The constant action and stimulation is so entertaining. I never thought I would be attracted to big cities since I love nature and mountains, but there is something special about this place. After traveling to Tokyo and NYC I’ve discovered a love for the constant action and ease of transportation. Being able to just hop on a train and go wherever in the city is one of my favorite parts. Something I wish the US had more of in other cities.
Until next time 🤙🏼
Art is a system not a surface. An obsession with form. It was amazing to capture this piece of art created by @demsky__
A Lamborghini isn’t a bad canvas I’d say
In collaboration with @unknowninc__
Thank you to all the people that made 2025 so sick!! It was one of the most challenging but rewarding years yet. From winning the KC competition to traveling to dream locations, navigating personal struggles, and fully embracing my intuition- this year didn’t hold back.
These are glimpses into some of the trips I’ve taken this year. Stories that I plan to tell in depth in 2026. These trips in particular had a powerful influence on me. Here is an unfiltered update going into 2026
