2025 DP Demo Reel | Alec Walsh Visuals

Alec Walsh Visuals is a production company based in San Diego, California specializing in commercial video production and documentary filmmaking.

Cinematography

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Underwater Camera Operations

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Commercial Video Production

Documentary

Out here, running is raw, it’s brutal. The desert doesn’t care. The miles pass slow. Each step pounds against the Earth. Dry heat catches in your throat and the mind fights for focus, straining to maintain rhythm. The only sounds are footfall and breath.

The wind doesn’t offer comfort. The inclines seem long. And yet, somehow, there are moments of euphoria that find their way in…Desolate, unforgiving, and beautiful. The reward is there for those with the grit to discover it.

Co-Cinematographer: Alec Walsh

Co-Cinematogrpaher: Tim Aukshunas

Editor: Alec Walsh

Featuring: Keaton Kustler

PA: Alex Anderson

Campaign work for Smith Optics to release their new frame, The Seeker. Filmed with multi-sport mountain athlete Anton Krupicka in Boulder, Colorado.

“When trail runs and mountain adventures are as routine as a casual weekend, your sunglasses need to be up for the action. The Smith Seeker sunglasses stay put through ultra runs and daily bike commutes alike. Subtle pilot style lends them a classic feel, and they're packed with the lens and frame tech you expect in performance sunglasses. From adjustable QuickFit temples to the included paracord leash, you can count on the Seeker to stay put through sweaty efforts and across rough terrain. Subtle, built-in low-profile side shields add peripheral light coverage, while ChromaPop™ lens technology enhances contrast and reduces eye fatigue over long days outdoors.”

Art Director: Thomas Edgar

Photographer/Producer: Tim Aukshunas

DP/Editor: Alec Walsh

Photo Assist: Lane Mathis

Featuring: Anton Krupicka

Raised on Kaua‘i's shores, Mike Coots forged a deep bond with the ocean early on. At the age of 18, a harrowing shark attack forever altered the course of his life, claiming his right leg. Turning fate into purpose, he became a passionate shark conservation advocate. With his camera, Coots captures the grace of sharks, sharing their story through compelling prints and a book that reveals their essential role in the ocean's ecosystem.

Client: OluKai

Director: Nolan Grose

Executive Producer: Matt Lindauer

Executive Producer: Daniel WIndsor

Producer: Austin Gardner

Director of Photography: Nash Howe

1st AC: Cole Becker

Camera Operator/Underwater Op. 2: Alec Walsh

Underwater Operator: Matt Heirakuji

Sound Mixer: Thor Seraphin

PA: Ted Mensah

Editor (The Call): Nolan Grose

Editor (Additional Brand Edits): Alec Walsh

Composer: Ali Helnwein

Production Company: Brother Films

Special Thanks: Kalani Vierra, The Coots ʻOhana, Ryan Hakman, Skiz Doudt, Kepa Kruse, Debbie Salamone, The Rob Stewart ʻOhana, Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation, Jamie & Nikole Pachecco, The Blaich and Vaughan ʻOhana

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Smith’s Archival collection. A campaign that showcases a contemporary take on three of Smith’s everyday classic silhouettes in the serene landscape of Big Bear, Ca.

This campaign is a nod to the past and captures the spirit of outdoor style with a refreshed perspective. Our goal was to anchor the product in familiar outdoor landscapes and activities that push the boundaries of outdoor style. Statement styles of yesteryear.

Art Director: Thomas Edgar

Exec. Producer/Still Photography: Tim Aukshunas

DP/Edit: Alec Walsh

Photo Assist: Tanner James

Talent: Becca Esopenko

Talent: Ricky Flowers

"I grew up fishing, so I didn't know life where you didn't do it."

- Wesley Locke

"Water is my life. It has been since I was a kid. I grew up at the beach not even knowing anything different."

- Evan Gieselman

"You don't go out and catch fish everyday. Right? Guarantee you're gonna see something cool... if you're paying attention."

- Bear Holeman

On the water with professional angler, Wesley Locke, professional surfer and angler, Evan Gieselman, and professional guide and angler, Bear Holeman, sharing what makes them feel most alive. 2025 water lifestyle campaign for SMITH Optics in Southern Florida.

Client: SMITH Optics

Brand/Art Director: Thomas Edgar

DP/Editor: Alec Walsh

Photographer: Tim Aukshunas

Featuring: Wesley Locke

Featuring: Evan Gieselman

Featuring: Bear Holeman

Featuring: Jeff Legutki

Featuring: Christina Stoneburner Legutki

Video highlight reel from the OluKai Fall 2024 campaign shoot in Montana. Our goal was to show the season's selection of current boots and slippers in a new location to the brand. We followed professional pilot and skier Corey Seemann and his wife, entrepreneur Brooke Lynn Seemann around their home in Whitefish. To show off the versatility and range of styles we shot several different looks and scenes taking to Corey's hanger, flying over the mountains in his bush plane, exploring the town, and finally to campfire cocktails with friends, Alessandro and Emily.

Art Director: Ryan Baca

Photographer: Ben Ono

Cinematographer: Alec Walsh

Producer: Oz Go

DIT: Vincent Ricafort

Stylist: Lauren Wheeler

Stylist: Sammy Cross

Hair/Makeup: Marcela Cloud

Talent:

Corey Seemann

Brooke Lynn Seemann

Alessandro Marino

Emily Szewczyk

Surf culture promotes traveling for the best waves. But Lex discovered a deeper purpose through investing in her own local surf community.

Starring: Lex Weinstein

Client: Costa Del Mar

Producer: Outside TV

Director: Brian Kelley

DoP: Andy Maser

Underwater Operator: Alec Walsh

Editor: Brian Kelley

We're thrilled to announce our latest collaboration with StanCraft, a partnership that marries the timeless art of wooden boat craftsmanship with our passion for creating durable and stylish footwear. Introducing the Shoreline sandal—where OluKai's dedication to quality meets StanCraft's nearly century-long legacy of craftsmanship and tradition. This collaboration is more than just a product; it's a celebration of heritage, attention to detail, and the beauty of nature. Discover how we've come together to create something truly special, inspired by the rich cultural landscapes that guide our mission.

Art Director: Ryan Baca

Director of Photography: Alec Walsh

Editor: Alec Walsh

Producer: Oz Go

Photographer: Derrick Busch

Stylist: Lauren Wheeler

Talent: Zeke Lau, Jenna Bleu, Tyler Rhyne

New campaign work for @smithoptics for the release of the new Seeker, Outlander and Pacer prescription/bluelight frames.

Our goal was to provide a look into the lifestyles of 3 individuals whose lives are driven by passion for their craft. Due to the nature of the clear lenses we needed to show the less-celebrated, quiet moments in their lives. It was a fun challenge to highlight those liminal spaces in between the action as the focus while maintaining the context of the trade each character is known for.

This project provided an opportunity to bring a blend of character storytelling to the commercial side. We interviewed Zoe, Anton, and Joey about their motivations, identities, and the subtler aspects of their individual trades.

Featuring:

Joey Schusler: Professional Mountain Bike Rider, Filmmaker

Zoe Mcdougall: Professional Surfer

Anton Krupicka: Professional Ultra Runner, Gravel Biker, and Mountaineer

Also featuring Hailey Moore Outdoors Writer

Art Director: Thomas Edgar

Photographer/Producer: Tim Aukshunas

DP/Editor: Alec Walsh

Photo Assist (San Clemente): Jenny Farhat

Photo Assist (Boulder): Lane Mathis

Product launch for Costa Del Mar's new California Gold Collection. Soak in the details in vivid gold with our new polarized lenses featuring a gold mirror finish.

#seewhatsoutthere

Cinematographer: Alec Walsh

Underwater Operator: Alec Walsh

Editor: Alec Walsh

Creative Director: Cody Spinadel

Client: Costa Del Mar

Textured Waves is a collective of Black female surfers dedicated to inviting women of color and individuals from other underrepresented demographics into the water.⁠⁣
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"My surfing journey is tied very closely to natural hair journey and my acceptance of my beauty as it was meant to be," Martina Duran says. "When I let my hair become natural, it became less of a factor." This story of sisterhood and acceptance was made and launched on the ADIDAS CONFIRMED app. ⁠⁣

Talent: Textured Waves

Storyline and script written by Martina Duran of Textured Waves

Director of Photography: (Martina, Oahu)Phil Schlieder @philschlieder

Director of Photography: (Danielle, San Diego)Alec Walsh @Alecwalshvisuals

Director of Photography: (Chelsea, Santa Cruz)Sachi Cunningham @seasachi

Editor: Ari Bre Bre @aribrebre

Surfer Portraits and Group shots, based in LA: Monica Medellin @monicamedellin_

VFX: Matt Lawless @matthewlawless

Sound: Bia Noronha

Surfers: Textured Waves (Martina Duran, Danielle Black Lyons, Chelsea Woody)

Surfers: Gabriella Angotti-Jones, Kimiko Russell-Halterman, Kristina Chan, Marlim Reynosa Ricardo, Olivia VanDamme, Shelby Tucker, Olga Diaz

Producer: Klaudia Podsiadlo

Creative: Dan Hart-Davies

Interview and Words: Sarah Osei

Project Manager: Sara Tohme

Editorial Direction: Lucy Thorpe

Island Hopper style launch. Filmed in Hana, Maui, this campaign was shot in under 2 days. Traveling light and fast, we boarded a small single prop plane and jumped over to the more remote, wild landscape on the East side of the island.

Meet Island Hopper

Translation: The activity of visiting several different islands when on a vacation

As nimble as an inter-island day trip, the lightweight and easily packable Island Hopper is designed for those on the move. Whether you're going from the gym to lunch or from cross-training to catching a flight, the Island Hopper is ready. It combines a soft and breathable knit with our signature Drop-In Heel® for effortless versatility.

Art Director: Ryan Baca

Photographer: Mark Kushimi

DP/Editor: Alec Walsh

Photo Assist/DIT: Kali Alexander

Talent: Desmond Centro

Talent: Sydney Malia Walker

No Days Off is a captivating mini-series that showcases the unwavering hard work, indomitable grit, and unparalleled dedication of the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association in fulfilling their mission to protect people in the water on Hawaii's North Shore of O'ahu. From rigorous training sessions both in and out of the water to prioritizing active recovery, these men and women truly embody the principle of "No Days Off."

“My goal and my motivation to train is to be ready. For when those high surf incidents come through. Even on my days off everybody is looking to me as the safety professional in the water.” - Kamu Davis, Head Lifeguard

Chelsea Bizik: Ocean Safety Lieutenant

Kamakani Froiseth: Ocean Safety Rescue Craft Operator

Kamu Davis: Head Lifeguard

Director of Photography, Editor: Alec Walsh

Producer: Ulyl Chable

Spending a sunny morning on at San Onofre State Beach with Lex Weinstein and her vintage VW Bug. A collaboration between OluKai and Almond Surfboards. Featuring OluKai's newest womens' styles and Almond Surfboard's R-Series Joy model.

DP, Photographer, Editor: Alec Walsh

Featuring: Lex Weinstein

Surfing is a Dance.

A day in the life at San Onofre. A short film inspired by vintage surf films, classic rock posters and long days in the sun. Celebrating the launch of Old Shack Logging Co, this short was filmed to highlight the spirit behind the brand. Shot on a mix of analogue film and digital, from the beach and from the water. Follow along and experience a day in the life at a classic California surf break.

Director, Producer, DP, Editor: Alec Walsh

Executive Producer: Old Shack Logging Co, Derek Greenhalgh

Surfer: Valeria Poggi

Surfer: Kevin Carlin

Photo campaign for Instinct Surf, Spring 2025 in Oceanside, CA.

At Los Gauchos, we’re proud to bring you hand-harvested, small batch, and low intervention wines from Mendoza, Argentina. Our winemaker’s minimally intrusive farming methods demonstrate respect for terroir, tradition and above all, the consumer.

Executive Producer: Los Gauchos

Director of Photography: Alec Walsh

Editor: Alec Walsh

Producer: Patrick Garcia

Nothing inspires action better than the stories of people who’ve taken that next step. Hearing what they’ve done and how they’ve done it. Being inspired by their vision. Taking heart from their determination and being encouraged by their resilience, even when the odds are stacked against them. Put simply, stories inspire action.

And there’s nowhere we need people to act more, than to work together to tackle climate change. To help, we’ve partnered with Climate Crisis Hub to create a series of films. Films that tell the stories of those affected by environmental problems and what they’re doing to address them. Films to make you think. Films to inspire you to do. We hope they spark a few more people to take positive action, however big or small, to help us address climate change.

Unmaking & Remaking

Agbogbloshie in Accra is the biggest e-waste landfill in the world — a toxic dumping ground, away from sight, for short-lived Western electronics.

But the community of informal workers living in and around Agbogbloshie can show us the direction to grassroots models of circularity — of unmaking and remaking, repairing and reusing, reimagining and reinventing.

Starring: "Romeo" Tahiru Abdul Latif

Director: Susanna Basso

Producer: Simon Mélizan

Director of Photography: Caleb Nii Odartey Aryee

Editor: Alec Yasuo Walsh

Translator: Abdul-Rahman Hanifa

Production Assistant: Godfred Armah

Line Producer: Bismark Odartey

Special Thanks: Molly Kampmann

Future Traditions

Malpe is a beautiful fishing town with deep ties to the sea. Indigenous fishing techniques, however, have been all but completely replaced by mechanised fishing and the area has become severely overfished.

But the answer to this new problem is simple. Regenerative fishing practices are fundamentally based in the rediscovery of traditional ecological knowledge of indigenous communities, who hold generational knowledge of seasonal, local food systems and how to preserve the ecosystems that support local economies.

Starring: Krishna Suvarna

Director: Susanna Basso

Producer: Simon Mélizan

Director of Photography: Giridhar Nayak

Editor: Alec Yasuo Walsh

Sound Recordist: Sanath Balkur

Translator: Prianka N. Revankar

Additional Footage: Alec Yasuo Walsh

Special Thanks: Satish Kundar, Molly Kampmann

Blooming Cities

Lahore used to be known as “The City of Gardens” — but it's now fast becoming a city of concrete. In fact, Lahore has just been named the most polluted city on the planet.

Bilal A. Chaudri is one of the city’s residents who’s hard at work solving the city’s extreme pollution through urban forestry. We need a worldwide movement advocating for forests being integrated into the fabric of cities to create green corridors, purify the air, and heal our soil.

Starring: Bilal A. Chaudri

Director: Susanna Basso

Producer: Simon Mélizan

Director of Photography: Jawad Sharif

Editor: Alec Yasuo Walsh

First AC: Fayyaz Khan

Camera Operator: Asif Ali

Field Coordinator: Syeda Kashmala

Communications Manager: Hira Mirza

Additional Footage: Restore

Special Thanks: Molly Kampmann

People Power

Kenya faces challenges around the availability, affordability and reliability of electricity. Large parts of the population have no or limited access to the grid, depriving the country from huge amounts of productive potential.

We can leapfrog the grid to reach energy empowerment at a community level, by using micro-grid solar power with minimum cost and lightweight hardware. The future of energy is community-led.

Starring: Benson Kibiti

Director: Susanna Basso

Producer: Simon Mélizan

Director of Photography: David Waronja

Editor: Alec Yasuo Walsh

First Assistant Director: Njuguna Ng'ang'a

Driver: John Kimani

Additional Footage: Zuhura Solutions, Duncan Moore

Special Thanks: Molly Kampmann

OluKai 'Aka product launch campaign shoot.

Palm Springs, California

Art Director: Ryan Baca

Producer: Allie Mae Rosehill

Director of Photography: Alec Walsh

Video Editor: Alec Walsh

Photographer: Tim Aukshunas

Film Photographer: Alec Walsh

Featuring: Sanne Vloet

Featuring: Helen Owen

Featuring: Amanda Li-Paige