Eric Smidt

I’m excited to share the trailer for Flying with Heroes, my latest short doc about a Vietnam-era helicopter located here in Central Iowa. On this Veterans Day, I’m especially proud to share a glimpse of this project. We’re planning screenings for 2027. youtube.com/watch?v=VIWxPYfF…

Here is the poster at my latest short doc project, Flying with Heroes. The film tells the story of a Vietnam War helicopter, located in Central Iowa, that now serves as a flying memorial and tribute to all of those who have served our country. Trailer out later this week.

Episode #031 of the AREA Podcast is live! Thanks again to Abram Anders, Professor of Innovation at ISU, for a great conversation about AI. We dig into best practices for using AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, ethics, and the opportunities ahead. amesalliance.com/podcast/

After months of shooting and editing, there’s nothing better than reaching the credits on a new short doc project. More details will drop next week as the editing continues. First reactions have been incredible so far!

It’s game time, and the Halloween squad brought their A-game! No flags on this play, just loud cheers, plenty of spirit, and to winning Halloween!

Thanks to Abram Anders, Professor of Innovation at ISU, for joining me on the AREA Podcast! We dedicated the entire episode to AI, where we should (and shouldn't) use it, and whether this technology will ultimately be our best friend or worst enemy. Episode drops next week!

It’s one of the best traditions of the year. Shout out to the Iowa State University Cyclone Marching Band!

The fourth annual neighborhood Halloween portrait will be unveiled Saturday morning. After journeys through Hogwarts, Oz, and carting on Rainbow Road, this year’s image is perhaps the most competitive of them all.

Thanks to Ed Brands, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Minnesota Morris, for inviting me to speak to his Industrial Ecology class about our short documentary film, Urban Mining.

Great turnout and conversation in Jefferson last night about marketing and social media! I enjoyed sharing my “Building a Social Media Toolbox” presentation and exchanging ideas. Thanks to Greene County Development Corporation and Jefferson Matters for bringing everyone together!