“Look Deeper” Tennessee Aquarium
A cinematic TV commercial with a dash of quirky.
Directed by Leif Ramsey.
“Fireside Fortune” Kentucky Original Series
A family roadtrips through Kentucky on a secret itinerary - each adventure is a surprise. Directed by Leif Ramsey.
AdventHealth “Every Beat”
An ad campaign with a whole lot of heart. Directed by Leif Ramsey.
PF Wins Three Telly Awards
The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Over 12,000 entries from all 50 States…
CORT Events “Blank Slate”
A six-ad campaign directed by Leif Ramsey. The ask? To build out an event from nothing, then seamlessly break into real time for a human moment.
Ford B&O Wins Gold and Judge’s Choice
“Sounds of Adventure” won a 2023 Gold ADDY and Judge’s Choice for Cinematography. Text Request’s “The Way Better Way” wins Silver.
“Endless Adventures” TV30 Tennessee Aquarium
“Endless Adventures” TV30 starts like the opening of an epic film — immersed in a world of water and grand architecture.
Smart Furniture TV Spots
“A Little Space for Everyone” Bing-bong! Furniture boxes pop up around an empty room. With a final pop the home office is fully furnished.
“Sue Your Baby” for Heal at Home Moms
"Sue You Baby" is the slightly outrageous idea behind an internet ad directed by Leif Ramsey.
Wes Anderson Style TV Spots
New broadcast spots directed by Leif Ramsey for the Tennessee Aquarium. The creative was inspired by Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom. Includes a TV30, TV15, and a :60 film.
“One of Us” for Chattanooga Tourism
Watch our tourism campaign for Chattanooga, Tennessee directed by Leif Ramsey. The production was a collaboration with the tourism specialists at Miles Partnership.
Dr Teal’s Social Campaign
New work for Dr Teal’s® bathing products directed by Leif Ramsey. The production was a collaboration with The Sasha Group. Highlights include :06s and :15s spots for Dr Teal’s social campaign.
“Ice Cream Tango” BTS
Let's talk gravity-defining-ice-cream. It's real. It exists. Yep! Perfect, delicious ice cream that rotates slowly for hours without melting. We shot a dancing commercial with magic ice cream.
Southern Honda Powersports SxS Commercials
We took two side-by-sides out on the test track to film dealership commercials for Southern Honda Powersports. "Every Day is Demo Day" was the result. Directed by Leif Ramsey.
“Make Together” Our 2020 Reel
Let there be new adventures.
Let creativity bloom.
Let there be more meaningful moments.
Let us make together.
Honda’s Motorcycle Short Film
“Call of the Wild” was a short film produced by Pathfinder Films about the Honda cafe-racer motorcycle. The anthem film was turned into a commercial for Southern Honda Powersports.
U.S. Navy Branded Content - Submarine Videos
Deep in the water where the fish hang out lives a giant metal beast that might be one of the scariest military deterrents in existence, the Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN). In the Navy, it is affectionately known as a “Boomer.”
U.S. Navy Branded Content - Aviation Videos
Pathfinder Films embarked with the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). Collaborating with VMLY&R we filmed aviation jobs for the Navy’s branded content campaign.
Leif Ramsey is Featured on Filmmaking Podcast
Director Leif Ramsey talks about directing a branded content campaign, “Forged by the Sea,” for the U.S. Navy. He explains what it’s like to film on an aircraft carrier at sea.
Cantu Beauty Ads
Produced by Pathfinder Films in studio in Atlanta, Georgia. “My Curl. May Cantu.” was a lifestyle health and beauty production for VaynerMedia company the Sasha Group. Includes behind-the-scenes photos.
Animated Film Wins Gold ADDY Award
Animated film “Life After” wins a Gold and Judge’s Choice Award at the American Advertising Awards. It was produced for Adventist Health by Pathfinder Films and directed by Leif Ramsey.
U.S. Navy Branded Content Campaign is Live
Rabbit-hole on some of the coolest jobs in the U.S. Navy in this branded content series. Produced by Pathfinder Films for VMLY&R. Directed by Leif Ramsey.
Animated Film “Life After” Wins a Gold Telly Award
We helped the hospital tell the patient's story in an unusual way: The voices of patient and his wife recounted the details of the event, while the scenes and experiences they described were brought to life with animation.
Behind-the-Scenes: Drones on Warships
Pathfinder Films may have been the first ever (!?) to legally fly a drone around a U.S. Navy ship at sea. It's part of America's Navy recruiting campaign, "Forged by the Sea."
Behind-the-Scenes: Away at Sea in 16-Foot Waves
In the past 3 months we've filmed 30 days with the U.S. Navy. Our last embark was with the U.S.S. Momsen. Part of a branded content campaign directed by Leif Ramsey.
Filming for the U.S. Navy
At every turn we soaked new experiences that made us proud to be American, proud to be filmmakers, and honored to work with the Navy. But nothing could beat getting to meet many of the dedicated sailors that serve our country each and every day.
Our Work is On the U.S. Navy’s Instagram
Happy Memorial Day! We are super excited to see our work on the Navy's social media. Filmed for U.S. Navy's advertising campaign "Forged by the Sea" in partnership with VMLY&R.
Pathfinder Films 2018 Reel
We made new friends, pioneered new genres, and won some awards. We made a musical commercial, "Cha Cha Land," a city branding campaign directed by Leif Ramsey.
Pathfinder’s New Visual Identity
We've made an update to our visual identity. The previous mark served us well for the first three years of Pathfinder Films, but we were due for a brand refresh that captured our way-finding spirit and embodied the refined quality we deliver to clients.
“Life After” Animated Short Film for Adventist Health
New branded content directed by Leif Ramsey and produced by Pathfinder Films. An animated film that tells the story one of Southern California’s best hospitals for heart care.
Here’s to the People of 2017!
Here's to the production crew and the post production team who worked behind-the-scenes. When we started Pathfinder Films we decided that our company was a people-first company.
Tips for On-Camera Interviews
I’ve interviewed hundreds of people, everyone from Fortune 100 CEOs to children. Tips for how to have great interviews from a commercial director.
The Making of Mueller Company’s Anthem Video
Pathfinder Films filmed in the United States and Canada to create Mueller Company’s new brand essence film. Directed by Leif Ramsey.
How to Make a Brand Essence Video
Need inspiration for a brand essence campaign or anthem video? Here’s what inspired us to make Mueller Company’s new brand essence film that was directed by Leif Ramsey.
Chattanooga “Literally Perfect” City Branding Campaign
The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce wins “Chamber of the Year” after making a branded content musical. City Lab called it “a city branding campaign we can get behind.”
The Super Bowl Hack
Iconic characters are a “super-secret” hack that really smart brands use in Super Bowl ads. It’s like a walking, talking, living logo for your company.
“Cha Cha Land” The Making of a Musical Ad
Produced by Pathfinder Films and Directed by Leif Ramsey. Chattanooga’s new musical commercial has been called "A ridiculous city-branding campaign we can get behind."
Watch “Cha Cha Land” a Musical Ad for Chattanooga
Singing! Dancing! Choreography! This slightly irreverent musical commercial will take you on a journey to the heart of a town — Chattanooga, Tennessee. It's the Tom Hanks of places. Directed by Leif Ramsey.
2016, You Were Good to Us
We were honored to get to work with some amazing people, both clients and crew. We won a Gold and Judge’s Choice for "Chattanooga Perfect: MouthTime."
Pathfinder Films 2016 Reel
Watch our 2016 showreel with highlights from the branded content and commercials that we produced.
Commercial Director Leif Ramsey Shares His Favorite Books
Some of my favorite reads of 2016. What inspires me to grow and develop as a commercial director and production company owner.
A Trip to Silicon Valley
Pathfinder Films produces content for the Semiconductor Industry Association and interviews Fortune 100 CEOs from Texas Instruments, Qualcomm and Intel.
Nooga.com Features Us
Since launching in summer 2015, Chattanooga film company Pathfinder has built its project portfolio, started working with local organizations and is focused on continued growth.
A Guide to Spec Work and Good Collaborations
Commercial director Leif Ramsey shares ideas on when spec video projects can be mutually beneficial and how to find good creative collaborators.
Watch: Turn & Burn
One morning in late July we got up at 5am and quested down river into Tennessee River Gorge, seeking smooth water and beautiful lighting.
Wake Up & Fly: Tennessee
Sunrise drone footage of the TVA Chickamauga Dam and Harrison Bay on the Tennessee River.
Wake Up & Fly: Wyoming
The dramatic landscapes of Wyoming and patterns that you see from the air can be a special treat. Watch this scenic drone footage.
Why Do Budgets Matter!?
The budget conversation can be awkward when hiring a creative partner. In most marketing budgets, whether you’re managing it for yourself or for a client, a video spend is going to be the largest line item. It’s understandable that it feels RISKY when talking about money and selecting the right vendor.
EPB Fiber Optics TV30
One of the things that makes Chattanooga an incredible place to live and work? We are one of the first cities in the nation to be blanketed with gigabit-speed fiber optics.
How to Make Good Videos Great
Here’s how marketing directors can make better videos and commercials for their brands and reach their audience.
“Literally Perfect” Chattanooga’s Irreverent Branding Campaign
Pathfinder Films produced a new internet commercial for Chattanooga, encouraging tech entrepreneurs and manufacturing companies to move here.
Little Tickets: Great Interviews
A video with great interviews (and it’s funny) When your creative feels a little flat what can you do to fix it? Case-in-point: Interviews are something that I’ve thought about a lot because it’s a skill I rely on.
20k Views in a Week
And half that is organic! Chattanooga Chamber launched a second PSA film for the ChattanoogaPerfect.com campaign. It's an economic development campaign that's designed to attract tech and manufacturing companies to relocated in Chattanooga.
Watch “MouthTime” Commercial
Pathfinder has partnered with our friends from the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce for over 5 years. And we were super excited when the Chamber’s economic development team came to us in January with the brief for a series of slightly irreverent PSAs.
Our Trek on Kilimanjaro
Happy Friday! Many of you know that Lucky and I where recently in East Africa climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. If you haven't seen it yet, here's a photo blog of our adventure. Enjoy the weekend!
Travelier “Anthem” Brand Essence Video
New brand anthem film for tourism startup Travelier. Directed by Leif Ramsey. The film won “Best in Show” at the American Advertising Awards. Filmed in Tennessee.
Travelier: The Making Of
What company wants you to spend less time with their product? The team at Travelier, a new discovery engine for the traveler, took the contrarian approach. They believe that you should spend less time in an app searching and more time experiencing life. That's why recommendations are tailored to each traveler - if you're into fly fishing, you're not going to be bombarded with alerts for the aquarium.
Tips for Making an Explainer Video
A guide for marketing directors on how to produce an explainer video for your brand.