Previous Work
Partial List
Trilogy: It’s In the Heart
After sinking the family’s livelihood, an old seafaring and devoted father must sail the wild unknown with nothing but faith and his family’s strength to save his dream.
The Merwin Conservancy
When covid-19 hit, the Merwin Conservancy initially needed to bring their annual fundraiser online. To that end, Pacific Story Tellers was asked to film original footage of the palm forest and house, and then piece it all together in a one hour long video that included self-submitted poetry reading by world-famous poets and authors.
Maui United Way
Nick Winfrey connected with us after an introduction from the former Pacific Cancer Foundation Director. He needed help communicating to his donors who were all going to gather at the annual Maui United Way fundraiser at Kamehameha Golf Course on June 29th the...
Pacific Cancer Foundation Impact Story
The person on the other end of the phone said: “Stephan, I heard you’re the person I need to talk to for an important short film we need made for our gala event coming up in just a few weeks at Four Seasons Resort Maui.”
Jump in With Maui Tacos
The CEO and CMO looked straight into the zoom camera and asked, “Stephan, how do we make it clear that when you jump in as a Maui Tacos franchise owner, you’re doing more than just starting a turnkey profitable business; you’re jumping into a Maui lifestyle.”And so...
Hui No‘eau Resilience Series – Fundraising Short Film
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center set out to find stories of resilience and inspiration in these times of turmoil. What we found was a treasure trove full of them.
Full Suite of Brand Ambassador Assets for CBD Company MedTerra
Suffice it to say, this is our dream when a client has seen our previous work, understands that we are expert storytellers who do more than just point the camera at something and press record, and leave it to US to find, develop and produce excellent films that SAY SOMETHING.
The Culture That Connects Us | Four Seasons Resort Maui
Muse Storytelling contracted Stephan for story discovery sessions (meeting with employees and interviewing them), as well as assist in the production as a whole. His roles were AC and AP, as well as the local fixer and talent scout.
The Culture That Connects Us | Four Seasons Resorts Lanai
This project by Muse Storytelling had Stephan story-hunting, and assisting the director and producer in bringing the pieces together.
The Culture that Connects Us – Four Seasons Hualalai
Muse Storytelling contracted Stephan to find stories and characters at Four Seasons Hualalai for this project.
Stories like this one of Uncle Earl that go so much deeper than merely the surface are what get u so excited about filmmaking.
Introducing Envoy by Four Seasons
The Creative Development is by Muse Storytelling, who called us up and wanted Stephan on board to help bring this piece to life.
His role in this project varied from Assistant Producing, bringing together and managing the opening hula sequence to Assisting First Camera to talent (the guy jumping in the water upon entry) and Second Camera.
The Culture That Connects Us – Four Seasons
The Creative Development is by Muse Storytelling. The Muse producers called on me to find remarkable stories on four Hawaiian Islands for their client Four Seasons. I must have interviewed and discovered over 30 different stories. When production time came around, we...