CREATING MEANING,

NOT JUST MEDIA

A PRODUCTION PARTNER THAT Cares DEEPLY about THE STORY

I’m Jordan, founder of Story First, a documentary filmmaker with 15+ years of experience in producing and editing. My work ranges from Emmy-winning feature docs to high-impact social-media series, and I now help companies and creatives craft engaging documentary content.

My aim is to make videos that enrich life, engaging curiosity, deepening understanding, renewing possibility, and breathing life into that ember already within us. I believe stories should give something of lasting value back to its audience.

SUPPORTED and LED PROJECTS FOR award-winning creatives, companies, and major networks

Producing

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- Storyfinding – We set up a discovery call where I listen to your core story idea(s) and we brainstorm together.
- Keywording – We define central themes around the where, what, and why of the story.
- Story outline – The journey is mapped, whether for a character, project, or idea.
- Production ideas - A sensory blueprint is crafted, guiding the visuals and sound.

Filming

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- Experienced DPs – I collaborate with highly talented DPs who know how to capture the story as it unfolds.
- Agile & Mobile – I work with crews that operate lean, move fast, and stay in creative flow.
- Cinematic Gear – Lightweight, high-end, and no compromise on quality.

Editing

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- Story - I have over 15 years of experience in crafting award-winning stories on the editing timeline.
- Sound Design – I have a love for layering music, nat sounds, and SFX to create immersive soundscapes.
- End-to-End Post Workflow – As an experienced post-production manager, I oversee every stage with precision, from ingesting raw footage to delivering the final master.

LETS MAKE a VIDEO TOGETHER

HERE

ONE MAKE: SPIKE

EDITING

A heart-pounding portrait of a 21-year-old racing phenom, STORY FIRST shaped a raw collection of footage into a tightly edited story of speed, pressure, and discipline.

🎞️ BTS POST PRODUCTION 🎞️

🏎️ WATCH HERE 🏎️

COLOSSAL

FULL PRODUCTION

A short ad that reimagines the return of the woolly mammoth using cutting-edge AI visuals blended with stock and archival video. Every aspect, from story concept to sound design, was crafted in-house.

🐘 WATCH HERE 🐘

SPACE PERSPECTIVE

EDITING

Mission Impossible meets space exploration! This piece distills a historic event into an exciting short for Space Perspective’s latest capsule launch.

👾 WATCH HERE 👾

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Frequently Asked Questions

A filmmaker with 15 + years in video production who loves to collaborate on shaping a story. I develop story ideas, specialize in editing, and manage small-scale productions from first idea to final cut.
I understand that storytelling requires more than just strong visuals, it needs emotional depth and clarity. I learn a lot by just listening closely to your goals, your audience, and the heart of your story. From there, we develop a plan to help shape the story so that it’s grounded in purpose and designed to resonate with your intended audience. I don’t want to just make content, I want to create meaningful experiences that move people to think, feel, and act.
I work on a wide range of story-driven projects. Whether you’re a creative agency, filmmaker, nonprofit, or academic institution, if your story aims to add value to the world, I want to be part of it.
Any stage but I love when I can be part of the beginning phases because it gives me more time to be immersed in the story. Either way if it’s from the initial brainstorming session, or joining in during production, or refining the narrative in post, I meet you where you need me and help improve the story from there.
I’m a story producer so I can shape an idea into a story structure. That includes identifying key themes and emotional beats, developing the character’s journey, scripting a story outline, and generating compelling visual ideas to guide the filming process. From there I work with you to flesh out the logistics, dates, locations, shooting schedules, etc.
Yes! I work with professional crews experienced in filming broadcast quality films. These DPs use the best gear suited for your needs and are adaptable, nimble, and ready to travel when needed.
I’m often hired for editing and my services include shaping a story from raw materials to a polished edit. I also create soundscapes for areas of a video that might feel empty without them.
No, but I work with very talented graphic designers to meet the needs of the story.
Absolutely. I’m used to collaborating with directors, producers, cinematographers, and company teams. Clear communication and respect for the creative vision are central to how I work.
Yes. I use AI tools selectively and ethically, for things like image generation, archival footage upscaling, placeholder visuals, and voice generation when appropriate. I also use utility AI tools to speed up my workflow, especially in production.
Every project is unique. I offer flat-rate pricing for defined scopes and day, hourly, or retainer rates for consulting or flexible engagements. Once I understand your needs, we can consult on a pricing model that fits.