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I’ve been working in film and advertising for over twenty years, moving from runner to director, and eventually founding Diud, a production company built around curiosity, good energy, and the craft of storytelling. Over time, Diud became more than just a studio — it turned into a playground for experimentation, where we’ve produced everything from national TV campaigns to “Diud, Where’s My Tune”, a personal music series shot on 16mm film in a raw, cinematic style that gained strong local traction.

My approach to directing comes from that mix of hands-on production experience and visual obsession. I like to keep things lean, honest, and visually precise. For me, good direction isn’t about complexity — it’s about intention. The right rhythm, tone, and design can turn a simple idea into something memorable.

What defines my workflow in commercial projects is control and clarity. I always build an animatic — a mockup of the film — and I edit fast on set, so I can communicate clearly with the client and show exactly how the final cut will feel. It helps keep timing tight, avoids unnecessary shooting, and makes post-production smooth. I enjoy and love the projects where there’s time to explore, play, and push the limits — but let’s be honest, that kind of freedom usually comes with personal or pro bono work. On a budget, precision becomes creativity’s best friend. I do the heavy lifting early — so when we’re on set, everyone knows exactly what we’re building.

Outside the commercial world, I built Taggle, a tool born from my own need to organize and tag film references. What started as a personal workflow hack is now evolving into a platform for other creatives — helping them structure their inspiration and creative process.

I’m also deeply invested in AI’s role in visual storytelling. Not as a shortcut, but as an extension of craft. I experiment constantly — blending human intuition with machine precision — exploring how AI can expand the language of film while keeping emotion at the center. That direction already shapes both my commercial and personal work, where analog texture meets digital innovation.

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