Mission Projects offers three distinct forms of support, depending on where a project sits and what a team needs.

We work as a full-service production partner, an early-stage strategic production resource, or a collaborator in artist and team sourcing — often in combination, and always shaped to the realities of the brief.

Production & Execution

We provide full-service stills and motion production, taking responsibility from early planning through execution and delivery. Our role is to translate creative intent into a viable, well-supported production — ensuring teams, timelines, and budgets are aligned from the outset.

We lead productions of varying scale and complexity, from streamlined shoots to multi-location, international work. Each project is resourced thoughtfully, with crews and partners selected to meet the specific needs of the brief.

With deep experience across productions within the United States and around the world, we manage the operational details that allow creative teams to stay focused — anticipating challenges, supporting collaborators, and delivering work that holds to the original vision.

Pre-production & Logistics
Budget Scenario Modeling
Casting & Talent Handling
Crew Sourcing, Hiring & Management
Payroll & Labor Law Compliance
External Vendor Relations
Liability & Production Insurance
Location Research & Scouting
Location Permits
Studio & Equipment Rental
Travel Coordination & Logistics
International Production
Run of Show Execution

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Advising & Production Strategy

This support is designed for projects at an early stage — when ideas are still forming, budgets are not yet set, and key production decisions haven’t been made.

I work with creative teams as a senior production partner to assess feasibility, outline realistic production pathways, and help align creative ambition with practical considerations such as scope, timeline, and budget.

By addressing production questions early, teams gain clarity and confidence before moving into formal planning or client presentation — reducing friction later and allowing creative and logistics to move forward together.

Production Strategy & Planning
Budget & Timeline Development
Concept Feasibility & Scenario Planning
Project Development & Management
Creative Development Support
Production Planning
Risk Identification & Mitigation
Production Streamlining
Cost Optimization

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Artist Sourcing & Team Building

This service supports projects where the right creative partners are still being identified, or where teams need confidence that artist choice, scope, and budget are properly aligned from the outset.

I draw on a trusted international network within the photo and film world to help teams find visual storytellers and creative partners whose sensibility, experience, working style, and price point are the right fit for the brief.

Creative Partner Shortlisting
Photographer & Director Recommendations
Tiered Artist Options (emerging through established)
Artist Outreach, Onboarding & Communication
Contract Negotiation & Deal Structuring
Creative Team Assembly & Oversight
Client-facing Production Partnership

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