The People Behind The Work
I'm Mitchell, a filmmaker based in Indianapolis. I've spent over ten years filming people on some of the biggest days of their lives.
I've always been fascinated by what people do and how they go about doing it. You can learn a lot about someone just by watching them work, and most of the time, nobody else gets to see it.
These films are my excuse to slow down and watch the process, and the person behind it.
The People Behind The Work
I'm Mitchell, a filmmaker based in Indianapolis. I've spent over ten years filming people on some of the biggest days of their lives.
I've always been fascinated by what people do and how they go about doing it. You can learn a lot about someone just by watching them work, and most of the time, nobody else gets to see it.
These films are my excuse to slow down and watch the process, and the person behind it.
What Is a Documentary Portrait?
A short film about you and your work, made by spending time with you.
Most business videos put someone in front of a camera to explain what they do, then cut to b-roll of people pretending the camera isn't there.
A documentary portrait skips all that. It shows what you do by watching you do it.
A lot of people feel awkward on camera. Believe me, I do too. Part of that comes from being asked to pretend the camera isn't there, which turns you into an actor, and that's probably not what you do for a living. When we just acknowledge it's there, most people relax. Within fifteen minutes or so, they forget about me and are just themselves.
Christine, a wedding coordinator in Indianapolis.
See What It Looks Like
Portrait of a Muralist on Fire
Aly (That Painter Chick) is an Indianapolis-based muralist. I've had the pleasure of filming her on a couple of projects, and this one might be my favorite.
The heat was brutal. Despite it, and almost getting struck by lightning, she kept going and kept me laughing through it all.
16x Monon Street Painting Project
The 16x Monon Resident Alliance, painting their own street to make it safer. A minute with the neighbors who showed up for it.
Kids and adults working side by side, rollers in hand, turning a stretch of pavement into something the whole block shares.
Aly at RIVET
The first film I got to make of Aly, creating a mural at RIVET Coffee Bar in Zionsville.
One of the most talented artists I've ever met.
Portrait of a Muralist on Fire
Aly (That Painter Chick) is an Indianapolis-based muralist. I've had the pleasure of filming her on a couple of projects, and this one might be my favorite.
The heat was brutal. Despite almost passing out from exhaustion and getting struck by lightning, she kept me laughing through it all.
16x Monon Street Painting Project
The 16x Monon Resident Alliance, painting their own street to make it safer. A minute with the neighbors who showed up for it.
Kids and adults working side by side, rollers in hand, turning a stretch of pavement into something the whole block shares.
Aly at RIVET
The first film I got to make of Aly, creating a mural at RIVET Coffee Bar in Zionsville.
One of the most talented artists I've ever met.
Reach Out
Want a film like this about your work, or someone on your team? Tell me about it.