Production Resume & Portfolio
JAKE BUCKINGHAM
FILMMAKER | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | PRODUCER | EDITOR
Omaha, Nebraska | (531) 250-4232 | jake@journeylightvisuals.com | JourneyLightVisuals.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Filmmaker, producer, cinematographer and editor with more than 20 years of professional experience across broadcast, documentary, corporate, government, nonprofit and live-event production. Specializes in interview-driven documentaries, community-impact stories and commercial productions centered on real people and authentic
experiences. Skilled in directing, shooting, producing, writing, camera operation, interviewing, field production and post-production. Trusted by national media organizations, agencies and community partners to deliver authentic stories under demanding deadlines.
CAPABILITIES
Documentary and human-interest storytelling | Interview production | Multicamera production | Location lighting and audio |
Adobe Premiere Pro | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Lightroom | Final Cut Pro | Canva |
PRODUCTION WORK SAMPLES
The curated portfolio below highlights our experience producing and filming documentary, commercial and community-impact stories throughout the Midwest. The selected work demonstrates our approach to interviewing, visual storytelling and working with real people in active, sensitive and sometimes highly controlled environments.
Intensive Outpatient Program - Douglas County Department of Corrections
Documentary Impact Story
Produced for: Douglas County Department of Corrections
April 2026 - Omaha, Nebraska
Production capacity: Digital Communications Specialist, Douglas County, Nebraska
An interview-driven documentary examining how Douglas County Corrections’ Intensive Outpatient Program helps individuals confront substance-use disorders, build recovery skills and create a path toward lasting change. The production was developed through multiple interviews, transcript review and a narrative edit constructed entirely from participants’ lived experiences. I led the project’s story development, interview production, cinematography, transcript review, soundbite selection and final edit.
St. Stanislaus Polish Festival - Omaha, Nebraska
Community Documentary
Produced for: St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
Role: Producer, Director of Photography and Editor
August 2024 - Omaha, Nebraska
Journey Light Visuals
A short documentary capturing the people, traditions and volunteer spirit behind Omaha’s annual St. Stanislaus Polish Festival. We produced, directed, filmed and edited this short film which follows parish volunteers as they prepare handmade Polish food and welcome the community to celebrate their shared cultural heritage.
Spacesaver - Northwestern College
Production company: LocalEyes Video Agency
Client: Spacesaver
Role: On-Location Producer and Director of Photography
October 2025 - Orange City, Iowa
Journey Light Visuals
We were hired by LocalEyes Video Agency to serve as the on-location producer and director of photography for a corporate case-study production at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. We directed the on-site production, filmed interviews and captured environmental and product-focused footage showcasing Spacesaver’s high-density athletic storage system. LocalEyes completed post-production and delivered the finished video for its client, Spacesaver.
The Salvation Army of Norfolk, Nebraska
Nonprofit - Testimonial Video
Produced for: The Salvation Army Western Division
Production capacity: Communications, Design & Events Coordinator
The Salvation Army Western Division - Omaha, Nebraska
A testimonial-driven short film highlighting how The Salvation Army of Norfolk provides food, hygiene products and other essential resources to community members in need. Through one resident’s personal experience, the story demonstrates the organization’s compassionate support and meaningful impact. I produced, directed, filmed and edited this story for The Salvation Army Western Division based in Omaha.
The Salvation Army's Kids Cruisin' Kitchen Program
Nonprofit - Testimonial Video
Produced for: The Salvation Army Western Division
Production capacity: Communications, Design & Events Coordinator
The Salvation Army Western Division
A short community-impact film documenting The Salvation Army’s Kids Cruisin’ Kitchen program, which brings free, nutritious meals directly to children and families throughout the Omaha area during the summer months. Through firsthand observations and a parent testimonial, the story demonstrates how the program helps ensure children have access to healthy food when school is not in session. I produced, directed, filmed and edited this story for The Salvation Army Western Division based in Omaha.