Portrait of Chad Smith in Banff
Portrait of Chad Smith in Banff

CHAD SMITH

STORYTELLER. PRODUCER. DIRECTOR. PROBLEM SOLVER.

I work where creative ideas meet real-world constraints by turning stories, people, and complicated productions into something that actually gets made.

VIDEO / PHOTO / PRODUCER

DIRECTING / EDITING / STRATEGY

TECHNICAL / COMMUNICATIONS

CHAD SMITH

STORYTELLER. PRODUCER.

DIRECTOR. PROBLEM SOLVER.

I work where creative ideas meet real-world constraints by turning stories, people, and complicated productions into something that actually gets made.

STORIES ARE IN OUR DNA.

Storyteller, Creator, Collaborator. We'll figure it out together.

Storytelling is how we pass information on to the next generation. The military taught me how to communicate when the stakes are real. The corporate world taught me how to find the story and elevate it. Photography taught me to pay attention. Video taught me how to shape an experience. Today, I bring all of those things into the same room.

FIND THE STORY. BUILD THE PLAN. MAKE IT REAL.

Chad as a team leader

THE WORK

A collection of stories, productions, experiments and moments captured along the way.

Chad as a DP
Storyboard

PRE-PRODUCTION

PRE-PRODUCTION

Scripting helps us know what to say, but a storyboard shows us what to feel.

Chad operating a steadicam

PRODUCTION

PRODUCTION

Behind the scenes problem-solving and execution.

Storyboard
Storyboard
Video Timeline

POST-PRODUCTION

POST-PRODUCTION

The story gets written twice. Once on paper. Once in the edit.

I CONNECT THE PIECES.

Bringing together story, people, production and technology to move projects forward.

STORY

Finding and producing the human story inside an idea, organization, or project.

PRODUCTION

Planning, budgets, people, schedules, vendors, analytics and deliverables.

CREATIVE

Directing, shooting, editing, photography and visual development.

SYSTEMS

Understanding the technology and solving problems when the plan meets reality.

SYSTEMS

Understanding the technology and solving problems when the plan meets reality.

ANALYTICS

Measuring what lands. Turning views, clicks, and feedback into smarter creative decisions.

Chad in the US Army

BUILT FOR THE
COMPLICATED STUFF.

Some projects need a filmmaker. Some need a producer. Some need someone who understands the communication strategy. Some need to figure out why the equipment isn’t talking to each other. Most need all four. That’s usually where I fit.

Clear thinking under pressure. Thoughtful work from plan through delivery.

THE STORY COMES FIRST.

Use whatever tool is right for the job. Technology serves the same purpose: a clear story.

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FILMS

A few recent highlights across recruiting, internal campaigns and documentary work.

WHAT IS THIS PLACE?

2020

1M+ Views Commercial


ABSOLUTE EQUALITY

2021

Juneteenth Historical Documentary

CAPITAL ONE RECRUITING

2018

Multi-State Production

EVERY STORY IS
A TEAM SPORT.

Great stories happen when the right people come together.

Creative production team working together

PEOPLE, PLACES, MOMENTS

Artist Point
Abram sunset
Portrait
Snipers
Band photo
Soldier sit in
Wedding photo
US Army Soldier
Artist Point
Band photo
Abram sunset
Soldier sit in
Portrait
Wedding photo
Snipers
US Army Soldier