Ammon Ehrisman

Senior Video Producer & Creative Director
Profile

Senior video producer and creative director with 23+ years of experience producing high-impact marketing, brand, and corporate communications videos. Specialized in authentic, documentary-style storytelling that connects audiences to real people and real missions. Proven track record managing full production lifecycles, leading teams of up to 30 producers and freelancers, and delivering 10-20 concurrent projects on time and on budget. Currently developing AI-powered production tools that dramatically reduce costs and timelines while maintaining full creative control.

Experience
Owner & Creative Director — BlueForest Studios, Raleigh, NC
2017 – Present
  • Lead all creative, operational, and financial aspects of a full-service video production company serving 300+ clients across corporate, healthcare, education, and nonprofit sectors
  • Manage annual production budgets exceeding $750K across 10-20 concurrent projects
  • Recruit, hire, and direct teams of 5-10 in-house producers and 5-20 freelance crew per project
  • Conduct 100+ on-camera interviews annually, coaching non-professional talent for authentic performances
  • Oversee full post-production pipeline including editing, color grading, sound mixing, and motion graphics
  • Developing proprietary AI-powered production tools that reduce production timelines by up to 40%
Creative Director — BlueForest Studios, Raleigh, NC
2009 – 2017
  • Managed a team of 9 video producers delivering hundreds of marketing and internal communications videos
  • Developed creative concepts, scripts, interview frameworks, and shot lists for testimonial and brand content
  • Built the company's reputation for high-end, documentary-style corporate video
  • Directed on-site productions managing camera, lighting, audio, and talent across multi-camera setups
Freelance Video Producer
2003 – 2009
  • Produced dozens of marketing videos across healthcare, technology, finance, and nonprofit industries
  • Built client relationships and production skills that became the foundation for BlueForest Studios