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Dogs of Service
Dogs of Service
It took just over a year of development, and two years of production, and now it is here. Dogs of Service is my feature length documentary on the two year training journey dogs undertake to become service dogs. Along the way viewers learn about who these dogs serve, the community they build, and how the service dog world came to be what it is today. It was an extremely rewarding production, I worked with two great partners in Darrin and Tiffany Clouse, and I am extremely proud to share it with everyone and anyone. Below is an interview featurette Iowa PBS released asking Tiffany and me what producing the doc was like.
Tiny Explosions keeps on rolling. While Wheel of Death, Essential Essence, and Making Magic have been out in the film festival world drumming up big laughs, we jumped back into production on two films. Defund the HOA and Office Party Massacre 3 are Tiny Explosions' 2024 48HFP films both original recipe and Horror. The former is an absurd "thriller" while the latter is a Dark Fantasy 80s throw back. We had an intense amount of fun producing both and we're glad they're finding life beyond their screenings.
Making Magic is out!
Making Magic is out!
In 2023 I released No Shortcuts as a standalone, Patrick Boberg project. I wrote, acted, and produced it on my own so it made sense to slap it with the "Responsibly Wild" moniker. Making Magic is definitely a Tiny Explosions project, but after the team brainstormed it together, it became very apparent it was a very personal project for me. Yes, it is a big laugher. Audiences lose it every time it screens, but so much of it is informed by my Mom's writing and creations that it as close to a Responsibly Wild project as Tiny Explosions will ever get.
Please watch and enjoy a short film that simultaneously has nothing to do with my Mom and almost everything. Cheers.
"No Shortcuts" released
"No Shortcuts" released
Two years ago I set out to make a short film in my spare time, by myself, after my children fell asleep. It's finally time for that short, "No Shortcuts" to be released. In early 2021 in the pre-vaccination covid days, we were being very protective our newborn daughters health so nearly all of our social experiences were shelved. Still, I had some time for working out and I realized I could turn that time into creative time. So all of March 2021 I shot the film and then for the next 9 months I did the post work late at night when everyone was asleep. In 2022 I submitted it to a couple festivals, and now after looking it over with fresh eyes and making a few edits, it is ready for you to view. I hope you enjoy it.
When I'm not creating with the Tiny Explosions crew, I hope film signifies the beginning of the potential for filmmaking under the Responsibly Wild label.
USS Iowa Documentary
USS Iowa Documentary
It's been a few months, and somehow I let it slip by that the documentary project I worked on for four years(!!) was released. On March 1st, 2023 Iowa PBS premiered the documentary "USS IOWA." It was an incredible ride of shoots in California and Virginia, dozens of interviews, a pandemic putting everything on hold, public screenings, an hour-long interview spot on Iowa Publc Radio, and then the film's release. In October of 2023 the documentary was awarded a regional emmy. This is actually the first regional Emmy I've received with my name as the primary recipient. Unfortunately, the film is not readily viewable for everyone, but if you live in Iowa you can stream it on the PBS video app. In the meantime, please check out the trailer and listen to our spot on Iowa Public Radio.
Won't Stop Skanking
Won't Stop Skanking
Before the uninitiated get triggered, "skanking" is a dance that is commonly performed when listening to ska. Why won't I stop doing it? Because I love ska and FINALLY I found some place to spout that joy. Tom Buck is a Content Creator/YouTuber I greatly enjoy and after much needling from me, he started a ska podcast. I won't spoil the rest, because it's all in the adjoining podcast ep. So hit play, grab your checkered chucks and let the skanking commence.
In November, the Cinematic Heartland podcast had me on to talk my filmmaking journey and projects. Hosted by Kevin Isaacson of I like IKE films, it was a really fun hour talking filmmaking and what's my drive to tell stories. Talked about many things I've blogged about, The Film Lounge series on Iowa PBS, and much more. If you've got an hour, download my episode and listen on your next workout, commute, shopping spree, or quarantine cry.
Welcome! I'm a man of many hats. But also many socks, cameras, guitars, and anecdotes. You probably didn't come here for all of that, however this is a jumping off point for any of it. Should you find something here interesting, reach out! I am very a collaborative and friendly guy. I get excited at the prospect of everything from mowing the lawn to climbing a wind turbine. If you have a project you need an extra set of hands on, I know a guy with a good set of hands.
Welcome! I'm a man of many hats. But also many socks, cameras, guitars, and anecdotes. You probably didn't come here for all of that, however this is a jumping off point for any of it. Should you find something here interesting, reach out! I am very a collaborative and friendly guy. I get excited at the prospect of everything from mowing the lawn to climbing a wind turbine. If you have a project you need an extra set of hands on, I know a guy with a good set of hands.
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Podcasting Adventures
Podcasting Adventures
Need to get me a gift?
Need to get me a gift?
For some reason I don't fully understand, I have been told I am hard to buy gifts for. That is ridiculous. I have so many interests and hobbies I should be considered the easiest person to shop.
So to make this super simple for anyone looking to buy me a gift, here is my personal amazon wish list. A lot of this stuff is expensive, but if you aren't getting something off that list at least you've got somewhere to jump off from.
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