
Personal Essay: Employing Symbols to Amplify Meaning in Difficult Storytelling Moments
This is an ordinary matchbox.
Except, it isn’t.

Discovering the power of the ‘utility’ video
I jumped at the chance to work with the indomitable Dr. Jinni Beens when she decided to produce a deep-dive video asset to attract some reinforcements to help maintain her very busy veterinary practice, Trenton Pet Hospital.

A Sampling of 7: This Year’s Local Films in Review
The challenge with identifying the most successful films of the year for a small company like mine is that popularity is measured differently than with mainstream media. Within the Lavender Lane media-verse, each project is bespoke. Some films are generally aimed at preserving precious family narratives while others are laser-focused on communicating an idea or concept that has an immediate application.

Sending Storytelling Treasures to the Future
While I don’t advocate intentionally “losing” storytelling media, there is a certain pleasure when something wonderful is rediscovered.