HI. I'M HERMIE
WELCOME TO MY PORTFOLIO
I'm a passionate storyteller and content creator specializing in video editing and documentary production. Currently completing my degree in Broadcast Media Studies at Mount Royal University, I approach each project with curiosity and empathy, diving deep into stories that showcase the human experience. My recent projects includes a short- documentary that examines contemporary topics such as psychedelics. My goal is always to inspire meaningful conversations and create visuals that resonate deeply. I'm eager to continue telling impactful stories, bringing both technical skill and heartfelt insight to every piece I produce.
VIDEOS I'VE MADE
YOUR BRAIN ON DRUGS: A BRIEF EXPLORATION OF PSYCHEDELICS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
YYC
STRONG
DAUGHTERS
A CALL TO MY MOM
PHOTO'S I'VE TAKEN
The Reflector: Independent Student News Paper.
This collection is from my time at The Reflector as photo editor. These photos were taken by me and used as the cover page.
COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING
CARYA - Village Commons.
For the 2025 Fall semester I delivered two platform-ready videos designed to increase awareness and engagement for Carya Village Commons, a community hub located in Calgary.
WRITING SAMPLES
The Experience of Loss: Calgary grief group aims to support young women who are facing the loss of a parent
Death, it’s a universal experience but a taboo topic of discussion. After all, it’s an experience that only the lucky are able to come back from.
While young adults are mostly focused on upcoming milestones like graduation, starting a career, pursuing romantic interests and other personal aspirations, losing a parent is often an event that most individuals would like to save for when they’re ready but certainly not anytime during their emerging adulthood....
Congratulations, Welcome to Adulthood
The exact moment someone becomes an adult is a different experience for everyone. Contrary to popular belief there is more to being an adult than paying bills on time and having a nine to five....
Music, It’s Food for The Brain
During long study sessions it’s easy to feel like you’re putting out more energy and motivation quicker than you can recover. Thankfully, you can regain your mental power by making tweaks to the way you study. Research from the Stanford University School of Medicine tells us classical music can improve the way our brain holds information...
Top 5 indie albums that got me through this pandemic
The year 2020 proved itself to be a year ripped out of some twisted sci-fi dystopian novel. With the rise of COVID-19 and provincial-wide lockdowns going into effect, the one thing that kept people’s heads straight is music.
A year later, and here we are, still at the mercy of a global pandemic but still rocking out. Here are the top five indie albums that helped me get through the toughest year of my lifetime...