This Project Media

Good Stories. Good People. Let’s Make Something.

I’ve never quite been able to leave an interesting idea alone. I’m a filmmaker and storyteller based in Minnesota, and I’m building This Project Media as a place where ideas have room to grow and creative people can find each other.

I’ve been involved in filmmaking before, including my time with This Project Productions. Life took me in other directions for a while, but the pull to make films never really went away. Now I’m working my way back, with several feature scripts in development, ranging from dark comedy to period drama.

I don’t have a Hollywood success story to tell. What I do have is a stack of stories I believe in, a lot left to learn, and a desire to turn those stories into something real. Because having an idea is one thing. Bringing it to life is another.

I’m drawn to stories about people: how we treat each other, what we misunderstand, and the choices we make when life gets complicated. I like humor with a little truth hiding underneath it, and characters who feel like people you might actually know. When someone gives a film a couple of hours of their life, and sometimes their money, I think the filmmaker owes them something worthwhile in return: a good time, and ideally something to think about afterward.

Who I’d Like to Meet

Writers, directors, actors, crew members, artists, and creative people of all kinds. I’m interested in people with ideas of their own, who aren’t afraid to challenge a familiar way of thinking and who want to help make something better than any one of us could make alone.

I’m not looking for people who agree with everything I say. I want people who take the work seriously without taking themselves too seriously, who care about the details, and who can still laugh when the plan falls apart and it’s time for Plan B. Between an idea and a finished film, there’s plenty of unglamorous work: schedules, budgets, problem-solving, and long days when things go sideways. I’d rather face all of that with people who challenge me, bring their own perspective, and help make the work better.

My goal is to help build something here in Minnesota, starting with the ideas, resources, and people we already have and seeing how far we can take them. I’m not expecting it to happen overnight. I’d rather build the right relationships, do the work, and make something we’re proud to put our names on.

If you love telling stories, making things, or figuring out how to turn an ambitious idea into a real production, I’d like to hear from you. You don’t need everything figured out, and neither do I.

I’ve got some stories I’d like to tell. Maybe you’ve got a few of your own.

Let’s talk.