Inside Track Documentaries

Creative Direction, Copywriting, Cinematography

We saw ample opportunity to create a series in the vein of Dirty Jobs, uncovering the surprisingly complex and innovative machinery and people that build and operate the world’s greatest amusement parks.

For several of the initial episodes, I ran camera, wrote voiceover, and edited footage. I also designed the logo and title sequence. In my role as project manager, I interfaced with stakeholders around the company to find story opportunities, arrange shoots, and get sign-off on finished episodes.

We produced over a dozen episodes covering topics from ride construction and maintenance, to decorative gardening, ice rink installation, and monster makeup. Comments online and on-site were enthusiastically positive, with ample praise for the Cedar Fair employees working day-and-night to ensure the fun and safety of millions of guests. Kids wowed their parents with facts they learned “while waiting in line.” The show generated revenue from external sponsors in several industries.