ABOUT

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Meet Jordan Baese

Founder. Producer. Editor.

Jordan is an award-winning filmmaker with 15 + years of turning ideas into stories that resonate. Equal parts narrative architect and hands-on editor, he partners with teams to uncover the heart of a project, shape its beats, and sculpt footage into emotionally charged films, helping to carry each project from first brainstorm to final frame.

“I created Story First Filmmaking to remind myself why I love filmmaking: for the people, the ideas, the growth and the truth in front of the lens. I want to craft experiences that move us to feel more deeply and think more broadly. I love working on stories that expand our knowledge, shift our perspectives, and encourage us to act from a place that’s true to our better selves.”

Based in North Carolina. Serving Stories Worldwide.