Merry Christmas & Reflecting on a Year of Growth 🎄

As the year winds down and the holidays set in, I wanted to take a moment to reflect, reset, and say a genuine thank you.

This year has been one of the most demanding — and rewarding — chapters of my creative career so far. From local projects here in Manitoba to national stages and touring work, 2025 pushed me creatively, technically, and professionally in ways I’m incredibly grateful for.

DIRXECP continues to grow not just as a production company, but as a platform for storytelling, collaboration, and pushing what’s possible with modern film and drone work.

Key Highlights From the Year

🎶 Touring, Music Videos & Artist Collaborations

Music remained at the heart of much of this year’s work.

I had the opportunity to tour and work closely with Mattmac, capturing behind-the-scenes moments, live performances, and cinematic content that reflects both the artist and the journey. Touring offered a completely different rhythm to filmmaking — fast-paced, reactive, and deeply personal — and it sharpened my ability to tell stories on the move.

One standout project was the music video for Tell Ya What, shot on the Blackmagic URSA 12K alongside custom FPV drone work. The focus was intentional: clean visuals, performance-driven storytelling, and production value that supports the music without overpowering it.

🌍 Invictus Games — National & International Coverage

One of the biggest milestones this year was being part of the media team covering the Invictus Games.

Being trusted to document moments at an international event of that scale — alongside world-class athletes and performers — was a defining experience. It reinforced the importance of professionalism, adaptability, and respect when working in high-profile, emotionally charged environments.

🚁 Advanced Drone Certification & FPV Milestones

This year also marked a major step forward in aerial operations.

I officially earned my Advanced Drone Pilot Certificate, expanding the scope of what DIRXECP can safely and legally offer. This certification allows for more complex operations, including flights near people, controlled airspace, and high-profile events — all while maintaining strict safety and compliance standards.

With that, we captured FPV and drone footage at major events like Tacos & Tequila, blending energy, crowd movement, and motion in ways that only FPV can deliver. These projects required extensive planning, coordination, and trust — and they represent a new level of aerial storytelling for the brand.

🎥 Film & Long-Form Storytelling

Beyond music and events, this year also included work on a feature film project with Eleven Pictures.

Stepping into a longer-form narrative environment — collaborating with a larger crew and working within a structured film pipeline — has been both grounding and inspiring. It’s a reminder that whether it’s a 30-second promo or a feature-length story, strong visuals always start with intention and collaboration.

🌆 Montreal Collaborations & Artist Development

This year also included meaningful out-of-province work in Montreal, partnering with Star Seeker on projects with artists LOV and Mariame.

These projects focused on capturing elevated visual content that aligns with artist development, branding, and long-term creative direction. Working alongside management teams and artists at this level reinforced the importance of consistency, trust, and visuals that can live beyond a single release — contributing to an artist’s broader narrative.

🎤 Unreel Sessions & Platform Growth

Unreel Sessions continued to evolve this year, growing into a platform where artists can showcase their music with cinematic production value.

From multi-camera live sessions to lighting design and social-ready content, the goal has stayed consistent: give independent artists visuals that feel as serious as their music. Watching artists take pride in these releases — and seeing the reach continue to grow — has been one of the most rewarding parts of the year.

Looking Ahead ✨

This year laid a strong foundation.

With advanced drone certification, touring experience, national event coverage, film work, and a growing creative platform behind me, the focus moving into the new year is clear:

• Larger-scale productions

• Deeper artist collaborations

• More ambitious storytelling

• Continued growth across music, film, FPV, and commercial work

Thank You

To every artist, brand, collaborator, and supporter who trusted me with their vision this year — thank you. None of this happens alone.

From DIRXECP,

Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and here’s to everything still ahead.