Video
Welcome to my Video Portfolio
I am a St. Louis based filmmaker with over eighteen years experience working in the film industry. I have worked as a cinematographer and film editor for numerous feature films, documentaries, short films, commercials, and music videos. I was based in Albuquerque NM, San Francisco CA, Los Angeles CA, Guangzhou China, Hong Kong China, and Jeju South Korea. With my experience and expertise, I offer a range of film production services. I can help you realize the promotional video you always wanted, create a polished and professional music video, or capture your special day with an elegant and enchanting wedding highlight reel. On this page you will find a little of everything.
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Options For Justice Campaign
This campaign, launched in the summer of 2023, was designed to shed some light onto the complex workings of this truly amazing non-profit organization.
Options for Justice is an essential organization to the St. Louis community. Here we explain how we help and how you can help too!
Options for Justice is an essential organization to the St. Louis community. Here we explain how we help and how you can help too!
Amy Ward from Options for Justice walks us through some of the ways Options for Justice can help their clients navigate the justice system.
Testimonial From Options For Justice
St. Louis, MO
"John Lore worked with us to create our first set of videos representing our non-profit agency. We know this was a daunting task due to the difficult mission and parameters that the agency placed on him and also due to the fact that there were no previous photos or videos available with which to build on. John brought a great deal of experience, insight, and creativity to this project but also listened carefully to the vision we hoped to convey. He tackled this undertaking with so much patience, professionalism, and dedication that we really felt that he was one of our team members. His commitment to excellence and emphasis on collaboration resulted in three amazing videos that Options for Justice can display proudly. We highly recommend John for your video needs."
-Mary Ann Gehrin
Executive Director, Options For Justice
Crossroads College Prep "SEEN & SUPPORTED - KNOWN & NEEDED" Campaign
This campaign was made over the course of a year. It showcases twelve students and their unique experience at Crossroads. Below are the films, each telling a unique story about Crossroads.
Sarah Williams shares when she switched to Crossroads from a public school that was less academically challenging, how that worked out, and what it's like playing on a basketball team with a "no cut" policy.
Esme Schuman talks about how crossroads is challenging and engaging. As a 9th grader she is having fun learning here and the teachers are especially helpful. She enjoys the theater program at Crossroads.
Hanan Nathan-Slarskey talks about how everyone at crossroads was really accepting. He is an artist and was able to impact people and find himself at Crossroads.
Ellory Steinbach talks about the "umph" that Crossroads has unlike his previous public school. He has become a leader of the baseball team and has an interesting take on his leadership role. Crossroads gives him the opportunity to pursue one of his favorite hobbies, outdoor gardening.
Jayden Cooley shares his love for one particular subject and how crossroads gives him opportunities to try new things.
Lennox Turner shares how she discovered a new talent after trying soccer, her love of singing and how Crossroads helped her at both.
Testimonial From Crossroads College Prep
St. Louis, MO
"John Lore immediately connected to the vision we had for our project, and from a few conversations he was able to create several films that told powerful, unique stories of our community. He had ideas we could never have envisioned that brought thoughtful perspective and artistry to the work. John is highly creative, an incredible editor, and a warm and affable professional. I have already recommended him to many, and would so enjoy working with again."
-Rachel Morgan
Head of Marketing, Crossroads College Prep
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New City School Promotional Video
Marketing and promotional video for New City school. This film focus is on the school ethos of P.A.T.T.A.N. and their four pillars of education.
Testimonial From New City School
St. Louis, MO Central West End
"John worked with us to film and produce a video for us to use with our admissions process, and the end result was outstanding! John was easy to work with and most importantly, after a short period of time, he really understood the culture and ethos of the school and our mission, which led to an inspiring video which captures the heart and soul of a New City School education."
-Alexis Wright
Head of School, New City School
Branksome Hall Asia Spotlight Campaign
Branksome Hall Asia is nestled in a cozy quiet island off the coast of South Korea. The government opened the Global Education City to keep Korean families from sending their children abroad for a western education. I was brought on to help market this amazing school to potential students from all over Asia.
This is a documentary I shot and edited about the Branksome Hall /Branksome Hall Asia Exchange. Each February, the entire Grade 9 class from Branksome Hall Canada (Toronto), travels to their sister campus in Jeju to collaborate on a wind-turbine design project. The students worldviews were transformed through this cultural exchange. The exchange focuses on authentic student leadership activities and broadens students’ global perspectives. Their students participate in all facets of Korean school life and culture. The students work side-by-side with their Korean sister students in collaboration to apply an integrative thinking model to solve real-world problems.
The Diploma Programme at Branksome Hall Asia
This is a video I made for Branksome Hall Asia's renowned Diploma Programme. Branksome Hall Asia DP is part of the International Baccalaureate®. DP is similar to High School with some distinct differences. The Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is made up of six subject groups and the DP core, comprising theory of knowledge (TOK), creativity, activity, service (CAS) and the extended essay. Through the Diploma Programme (DP) core, students reflect on the nature of knowledge, complete independent research and undertake a project that often involves community service.
Testimonial From Branksome Hall Asia
Jeju Island South Korea
"We were so grateful to have John’s help with us to support our marketing efforts at Branksome Hall Asia. John has a tremendous talent and is able to capture incredible moments that can then be shared within the broader community.
John’s work ethic is exceptional and he always meets deadlines. Most importantly, however, the quality of the videos that he produced for us were incredible. Through his work, he helped us to shift the perception of our school from one of an arts school, to a broad-based high achieving academic institution. I recommend John to you without reservation."
-Cinde Lock
Principal, Branksome Hall Asia
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"MARY" Music Video for the Band Sadurday
SADURDAY is a Pennsylvania-based duo that joins vocalist/guitarist Annie Jean Linn and multi-instrumentalist Nick Comanici. Taking inspiration from bands like Garbage, Sonic Youth, and The Pixies, Sadurday creates a blend of alternative, grunge, and pop elements that serve as a cathartic outlet. MARY is about the unseen, the paranormal possibly, and a lurking sense of uneasiness or danger.
This music video was shot but needed an editor I was hired to help facilitate the vision of the director all while bringing something to the table. They appreciated my contributions all while staying true to their original idea.
Testimonial From Sadurday
Remote Video Editing St. Louis & Pennsylvania
"John Lore edited a music video for me recently, and to say he is fantastic at his job is an understatement. He breathed life into my project. He wove a very consistent and gripping story all throughout my very scrambled footage, and opened my eyes to the beautiful possibilities that creativity and high quality editing can provide. An editor can make or break any video, and I would have to say that John Lore was solely responsible for the success of my video. He is an excellent listener as well as being extremely patient, and trust me when I say that you will not find anyone that is as knowledgeable and committed to making the best end product possible than him. He is an outstanding individual and I recommend his services to anyone and everyone I know."
-Annie Jean Linn
Lead Singer, Sadurday
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