Hey! I'm Amanda. I’m a director, editor, and colorist and have been working professionally since 2010. Being a director is an incredible mix of complex problem solving, coordinating with others, and creativity. To be successful, I’ve had to develop insights as a planner. Understand my audience like an account director. Figure out how to get things done as a producer. Execute, learn from the data, and do it all again. I have the creative skills to develop a concept, the managerial skills to coordinate it, and the technical skills to execute. Directing is about having a clear point of view—being able to provide strong direction is essential to creating a cohesive final piece. I also understand that I am not always the expert. Being a leader is “the willingness to act” but also to enable those working with me to make their own decisions according to their expert skill sets. I’m incredibly lucky to get to work on a multitude of projects, often at the same time. When it’s a large project, I get to manage a multitude of artists to make intricate pieces. When it’s a small project, I get to work independently to create something that’s all my own. Looking for help on your next video? Contact me before you shoot to develop strategy, create concepts, and write scripts.