Ammon Ehrisman — Senior Video Producer & Creative Director

About

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. Senior video producer and creative director with 23+ years of experience producing high-impact video content. I am drawn to Hello Heart's mission of making heart health accessible to everyone — the kind of work where authentic storytelling has the power to change lives.

Documentary Storytelling

1,000+ on-camera interviews with non-professional talent. I specialize in making people feel comfortable on camera and capturing authentic, compelling performances that connect with audiences. 1,000+ on-camera interviews with non-professional talent. I specialize in making patients, employees, and real people feel comfortable on camera — exactly what Hello Heart needs for powerful testimonial content.

Production at Scale

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. I own $100K+ in professional gear including a fully outfitted grip truck. Proven ability to manage full production lifecycles across 10-20 concurrent projects, lead teams of up to 30 producers and freelancers, and $100K+ in professional gear ready to deploy on day one — saving significant rental costs.

AI-Powered Innovation

Currently developing AI-powered production tools that dramatically reduce costs and timelines while maintaining full creative control. I bring an entrepreneurial ownership mindset — 8 years running my own company means I treat every project like my own brand is on the line. Actively building AI-powered production tools that reduce timelines by up to 40% while maintaining creative control. I bring an entrepreneurial ownership mindset — I'll treat Hello Heart's brand like my own.

Behind the scenes — Directing the Sentara brand film

23+ Years Experience

PresentOwner & Director

Owner & Creative Director

BlueForest Studios — Raleigh, NC

Lead all creative, operational, and financial aspects of a full-service video production company serving 300+ clients
Manage annual production budgets exceeding $750K across 10-20 concurrent projects with varying timelines
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%

20264 AI Production Tools Built, 6 Under Construction

20241,000th On-Camera Interview

2017Took over as owner and creative director of BlueForest Studios

Creative Director

BlueForest Studios — Raleigh, NC

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

2009Started as lead video producer and creative director at BlueForest Studios

2003 – 2009Freelance Video Producer

Freelance Video Producer

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