Photo by Mindy Best - thescoutmag.com

Leading up to the filming of my own short film, I’ve really been on the lookout for great examples of the filmmaking I would like to do. Here are some examples of some work that I really enjoyed.

Mast Brothers Chocolate - The Scout

The life of a mariner is one given over to wanderlust—the quest for adventure, crossing unseen horizons to secure precious goods—only to bring them back to their home port. This same love of adventure and curiosity defines the brotherhood of Rick and Michael Mast. They share a fiercely independent spirit, leaping into the unknown and trusting that they’ll find the answer through endurance and dedication to their craft.

Penny Arcade: The Series - New Hire: Part 1

Tastefully straddling the line between documentary and guilty-pleasure voyeurism, Penny Arcade: The Series collects the bizarre continuum of one of the world’s strangest companies.

AFOL, A Blocumentary about adult fans of LEGO

Passion combines with creativity in this documentary that features a selection of AFOLs (Adult Fans Of LEGO) from the Pacific NorthWest.

Pinheads, the story of The Pacific Pinball Museum

To most who remember it, Pinball is considered a dusty relic of a bygone era. The only places you’ll find Pinball machines today are home game rooms of private collectors or dark corners of seedy bars. As far as the general public is concerned, it has all but faded into obscurity.