On Island Time — Bikepacking Lopez Island in the San Juans

This Might Be My Favorite Documentary [breakdown & analysis]

Space To Be | Ceramics, Community & the Impact of Human Touch

Making the Most of Dry January!

How to Make a Film Reel (Step-by-Step Breakdown & Analysis)

2026 Doc Reel_Tava Kessler.mp4

hawaii - the 35mm film look (canon fd 35mm x a7siii)

This simple exercise made 2025 the best year of my life

a love letter to el potrero chico | sony a7siii

Editing a Movie When You Have Almost No Footage

You should work for free in the film industry.

This film changed the way I edit.

This hike in the middle of the Nevada desert blew my mind.

I Filmed a Headlamp Commercial in 2 Hours.

Of Love and Life

Bikepacking with all my friends — to San Diego

Biking to Mexico for tacos

to my beautiful friends,

Keep Public Lands in Public Hands!

This is my strongest edit yet — here’s how I cut this documentary [breakdown & analysis]

I said I’d never live in a city. Oops….

How I organize a documentary film in DaVinci Resolve.

This is my most important filmmaking tool (viltrox dc-a1)

The Power of Film & Community | Mountainfilm 2025

this easy camera movement looks reallyy expensive.

This cinematic advocacy film was a challenge to edit... [breakdown & analysis]

2025 Cinematography Reel

This action sport edit is my all time favorite [breakdown & analysis]

The Great San Diego Bikepack – from mountain to ocean

eastern sierra magic

joy is rebellious.

Baja Sur, Mexico

i turn 25 today.

I Filmed a Mountain Bike Commercial by Myself

A really good lens for under $200 … for full frame with autofocus!

My European Summer on 35mm Film

4 Days Paddling Ross Lake | North Cascades, WA

This bike film is an absolute workshop in cinematography, sound, and editing [breakdown & analysis]

Breaking Down the Differences: DaVinci Resolve's Film Look Creator vs Dehancer Pro!

This innovative video light could help you create cinematic lighting.

More brands should advertise like this. [breakdown & analysis]

I shot a film in Yosemite entirely on a tripod… and it turned out pretty epic.

in this humility, we find home – a film about yosemite

Toyota Highlander | Full Custom Camper Buildout & Tour

All brand documentaries should look like this. [breakdown & analysis]

blue & green.

Why Film Photography Isn’t as Expensive as you Think

The Moody Commercial Film Look (Dehancer is so Clutch)

This adventure film is a masterclass in pacing, color, & sound [breakdown & analysis]

Tahoe’s Backcountry — truly a spring skiing capital

Mexico Mindset 2.0 | An El Potrero Chico Climbing Film

The Art of Single Light Cinematography.

Sculpting Focus | a pottery short film

Stop waiting for your next adventure.

Beyond Lumens: What are the Most Important Characteristics of Tube Lights? [GVM BD45R]

DIY Small SUV Camper Renovation: Transforming a Compact Space

Is expired film worth shooting??

2024 Cinematography Reel

Lighting the Way: In-Depth Review of a Powerful Yet Affordable Filmmaking Light

Tour of My Cozy DIY SUV Camper: Compact Living on the Road