MOST PEOPLE HAVE THE VISION.
FEW HAVE THE SYSTEM
TO EXECUTE IT.
I BUILD BOTH.
$40M+ raised. Fortune 100 brands. 3× output. AI-native workflows. Feature film on Amazon Prime.
You need a creative systems architect who has scaled content for Fortune 100 brands and contributed to $40M+ in capital raised through narrative strategy.
You need someone who has been in the room with investors and can build the narrative that closes rounds. $40M+ raised to prove it.
You need a director and producer who has shipped on Amazon Prime and can make AI work for your creative process, not against it.
Build Creative Machines
I design content systems, AI-assisted workflows, and production pipelines that multiply output without multiplying headcount. Proven at Fortune 100 scale.
Shape High-Stakes Narratives
From investor decks that close rounds to brand campaigns that move audiences — I translate complex ideas into stories that move money and decisions.
Lead Creative Teams
I've run cross-functional teams across production, editorial, and strategy for startups and enterprises. I build cultures of experimentation.
KNIFECORP
FilmFeature Film — Horror/Thriller ft. Kane Hodder. Distributed on Amazon Prime.
ZERO DAY
FilmFeature Film — Co-Written & Directed. Genre thriller.
CORPORATE REEL
CorporateLive-Action Production Reel — Fortune 100 Brands. Performance creative at scale.
AI EVENT FILM
AI LabAI-Generated Disney-Style Narrative Film for Events & Milestones
REAL ESTATE AI VISION
AI LabCorporate Real Estate AI Vision Video — AI-native production pipeline
JESUS LAND
AI LabAI Concept Trailer — Dark Comedy Series Pitch
FREAKQUENCY
AI LabAI Sci-Fi Series Pitch — Cyberpunk Thriller
MINI MOVIES
ProductCustom Animated Films for Life Events — AI-Powered Film Product. Shipped.
SWOLE IN ONE
ProductAI-Powered Fitness App — SwiftUI / React Native. Shipped on iOS.
FEEHAWK
ProductAI Dispute Automation Tool — Concept to Shipped Product. Stripe-ready.
MEDIMEAL
ProductHospital Food Safety Platform — FHIR R4 Integration. Full-stack.
Moral Edge
Head of ContentJerusalem
- —Strategize, staff, and direct short-form and long-form content for well-known content creators
- —Build repeatable content communication systems
- —Manage creative teams and production pipelines
NAX Group
Head of Video & Brand StorytellingManhattan Beach, CA
- —Produced investor-facing content contributing to $40M+ raised across ecommerce, supply chain, and fintech
- —Fortune 100 brands: Ashley Furniture, Macy's, White Claw, Brambles, 7-Eleven, MetLife
- —Increased annual production output by 3× while reducing per-video cost by 50% via AI-assisted workflows
- —Recruited and managed independent production specialists across editing, design, and animation
NF3 Studios
CEO & Co-FounderLos Angeles / Remote
- —Built NFT storytelling platform from concept with dev team, now pivoting to AI-driven content creation
- —Raised capital, managed product vision, led go-to-market strategy
- —Led collaboration across technical and creative functions
Knifecorp
Writer / Director / ProducerLos Angeles
- —Co-wrote, directed, and produced feature-length horror/thriller film
- —Distributed on Amazon Prime
- —Managed legal contracts, production logistics, and creative vision end-to-end
SolarCity / Solar
ConsultantLos Angeles
- —Client-facing communication and education for clean energy solutions
- —Built referral networks and community outreach programs
- —Bridged complex technical products with accessible consumer narratives
Dark Prophet, Digital Reign
Head of ProductionLos Angeles
- —Online multi-platform content series production
- —Filmed interviews, managed social media distribution
“Most companies have content. Very few have a narrative system. The difference is whether your message compounds — or just accumulates.”
— Zorba Grashin
Creative Systems & AI
- AI-Assisted Production Pipelines
- Creative Testing Systems
- Content Monetization Platforms
- Automated Asset Generation
- Performance Creative at Scale
Narrative & Strategy
- Investor Storytelling ($40M+ raised)
- Brand Positioning
- Thought Leadership
- Go-to-Market Narrative
- Executive Communications
Production & Direction
- Short-Form Performance Video
- Feature Film (Amazon Prime)
- Podcast & Editorial
- Motion Content
- Campaign Execution
Leadership & Operations
- Cross-Functional Teams (8+ people)
- Content Systems Design
- Production Pipeline Architecture
- Creative-Data Integration
- Stakeholder Alignment
- ✦MFA Creative Writing: Screenwriting — Goddard College (2012-2014)
- ✦BA Jewish Studies & Minor: Comparative Religion — University of Washington (2006-2010)
- ✦Study Abroad: University of Melbourne (2009), Hebrew University Jerusalem (2008-2009)
- ✦Screenwriting, Filmmaking, Directing Actors — Seattle Film Institute (2007-2008)
- ✦Finalist, The Red List "Nap Time" — top 4% of all scripts submitted
- ✦Finalist, Global Script Challenge "Reverse the Curse" — Oaxaca Film Festival
- ✦Top 15% Nicholl Fellowship "The Get" — Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
- ✦First Prize, University of Melbourne Economics Dept Film Competition
- ✦Second Prize, US Embassy Study in Australia Film Competition
Video Production
From brief to final cut — every frame earns its place
Performance video for brands and startups. AI-assisted workflows for 3× output at 50% of traditional cost.
Content Strategy & Creation
Systems that compound — not calendars that exhaust
Narrative architecture, production pipelines, and AI-assisted execution. The system that makes every piece of content feed the next.
AI Consulting & Implementation
The force multiplier for teams that already know what they're doing
Audit your workflows, identify automation leverage points, and build the first production pipeline. Proven 3× output.
Hire Me
Full-time or project-based. Bring me in to lead creative, build systems, or direct. I've shipped at Fortune 100 scale.
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Long-term strategic partnership. Let's build something that compounds — revenue, content, or narrative systems.
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Have a wild idea? I'm always open to creative experiments, film projects, and unconventional collaborations.
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