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Selections

Anthony’s – Narrative Short (13:11)

Palm Springs ShortFest Official Selection | LA Shorts International Film Festival Official Selection

Anthony’s is a narrative short film that went on to screen at Palm Springs ShortFest (Brief Encounters Category) and LA Shorts International Film Festival in 2023. I came on in post as colorist and editing consultant, working closely with the director to shape the film’s final visual tone and pacing before festival delivery. Color on a narrative short is a different kind of conversation than commercial work – every decision is in service of the story, and you feel it when something’s off. This one landed the way it was supposed to.

Ptychka – “Louisette” (Official Music Video, 4:06)

Louisette is the official music video for Ptychka, shot and co-directed by me for release across all platforms. I led the visual execution from the ground up – shot design, multi-camera setup (including 8mm film), lighting, and on-set direction working alongside the director to keep the energy right through two full shoot days. The result is something between a music video and a short film, loose and alive but visually deliberate.

CFCF, Touching Ice, TECHG1RLS – “LKO” (3:38)

LKO was one of the most technically ambitious (read: peculiar) shoots I’ve been part of. A large-scale music video production built around a stylized inflatable structure set, with a twelve-light setup, stabilized gimbal camera movement, and a large menace arm rig for dynamic overhead and tracking coverage. I operated camera and assisted with creative direction across a cast of ten performers. It was the kind of shoot where the logistics are genuinely complicated, the technical point-of-referenc doesn’t exist, and the creative has to hold up under all of it – this one did.

ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS

Firmament – Turncoat 2:44

Cinematography, Story Development, Post-Production Support: Operated all gimbal-stabilized camera work on a multi-day, multi-location shoot with a 16-person cast. Coordinated cinematography across a four-camera setup including on-talent action footage, contributed to story development and shot concepting and collaborated on editing and final color grade.

VR Sex – “Walk of Fame” (Official Music Video) 5:47

Camera Operator, Drone Pilot: Shot both handheld and aerial footage for this Dais Records release; distributed across YouTube and streaming platforms.

Trigger – Narrative Short 11:59

Served as camera operator on set and later contributed to the film’s post-production process as the primary colorist while consulting on pacing and final edit decisions. The project was produced as a narrative short film for festival screenings and independent distribution.

Cellevate Promotional 0:42

Directed, filmed, and produced a promotional video for Cellevate designed for use across web, social media, and brand marketing. I handled the project end to end, including concept development, cinematography, lighting, editing, color grading, and final delivery.

Château Plaisance 3:53

I directed, shot, and operated across multiple setups including drone aerials, letting the architecture and landscape carry the emotional weight. The goal was something that felt immersive, not like a listing video. This became the hero asset for the full campaign.

Ap0cene – Builds Character Campaign 1:13

Editor, Colorist, VFX Assistance: Performed color correction and final color grade for this branded fashion short; assisted with final VFX execution to achieve final delivery.

Chipko Training – Promotional 4:32

Directed, staged, lit, and filmed an interview with world-renowned equestrian trainer Tammy Chipko for Chipko Training. The production utilized a two-camera setup with controlled lighting and recorded audio, with footage color corrected and graded for delivery to the editor.

Great Outdoors Presents The Lowlies 14:25

Served as colorist and technical editor for the music video produced by Greyt Outdoors. I handled color correction and grading to establish the final visual tone while preparing the footage for distribution across digital and social platforms.

Greyt Outdoors Presents Moon Hooch 17:22

Worked as colorist and technical editor on the Greyt Outdoors music video featuring Moon Hooch. My role focused on color grading and technical finishing to shape the visual atmosphere of the final release.

Professional video shoot with crew adjusting camera equipment in a studio setting.
Filmmaker Kayle Kaupanger shooting on set from a ladder with teal lighting and reflective backdrop
Behind-the-scenes view of Kayle Kaupanger operating camera on gimbal during rooftop shoot
Filmmaker Kayle Kaupanger crouched with camera preparing shot on green-lit studio set
Kayle Kaupanger in between shooting scenes at a convenience store for a music video.