Creative Director · DP · Editor

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PRODUCTIONS

Same eye behind every stage of the process.

Selected Work

Recent reels

REEL 01 00:31

I AM 5.11: Ambassador Anthem

Director / Editor · 5.11 Tactical · Agency: Generation Media

A national ambassador campaign built for an audience that lives in demanding conditions: first responders, military-adjacent professionals, and serious outdoor operators. Delivered as a hero anthem alongside a full slate of social cutdowns and platform-specific versions.

REEL 02 00:47

Da Rulk: 5.11 Tactical

DP / Editor · 5.11 Tactical · Agency: Generation Media

Shot with 5.11 ambassador Da Rulk, who trains service members, working in a weight vest to bring real intensity to the frame.

REEL 03 01:09

Herbalife: Sports Sponsorships

DP / Editor · Herbalife

A brand reel produced directly for Herbalife, showcasing the athletes and sports sponsorships behind the brand.

REEL 04 00:31

Into The AM: Men's Apparel

DP / Editor · Into The AM

A run-and-gun shoot in Los Angeles for Into The AM, built around their men's t-shirts and polos.

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Social Content

Built to stop the scroll

Short-form content built to be engaging, from live events to social lifestyle, helping brands build real awareness on social media with content that stops the scroll and holds retention all the way through.

About

Jason Kalkman

Creative Director · DP · Editor

With 6+ years of experience, I help brands bring their vision to life, from the first concept meeting through delivery. I direct shoots, run crews and post, and stay hands-on through the edit so the final cut still looks like the pitch, all while building real brand awareness and engagement along the way.

A good chunk of that time has been spent onsite and on the road, shooting for brands across everything from full campaigns to live events. I move just as easily between a cinematic brand film and a fast-turn social package, and I'm comfortable jumping into the edit or a color pass myself when a project needs it.

I like thinking outside the box. I'm not interested in chasing whatever's trending. I'd rather take a risk and build something that actually feels new. What pulls me into a project is the emotional side of storytelling, the stuff that makes someone actually feel something and connect with what they're watching, not just scroll past it.

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