IS THIS **** RECORDING?
A dynamic Caribbean-American filmmaker hailing from Brooklyn, New York. With a passion for storytelling that fuses culture, creativity, and authenticity, Khai Umstead, known as AK, brings bold visions to life both behind the camera, in the sound design suite and in the editing room.
FILM IS AN IMITATION OF LIFE
An experimental artist pushes boundaries, challenges conventions, and explores uncharted creative territories. They thrive on innovation, blending mediums, techniques, and ideas to craft work that’s unpredictable and thought-provoking. It’s not just about breaking the rules—it’s about redefining them, creating art that sparks curiosity and invites audiences to see the world through a completely new lens.
LOVE FOR FILM
Created by Khai Umstead.
Constantly expanding their skills, and consistently trying new methods, and new designs...
YOU LOSE!
Created by Khai Umstead.
...pushing the limits from what they know...
THINK ABT IT
Created by Khai Umstead.
GEN-Z LUV!
Created by Khai Umstead.
OH.
Created by Khai Umstead.
...to what excites them...
SAVE ME!
Created by Khai Umstead.
GEN-Z LUV! (LYRICS)
Created by Khai Umstead.
...BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN EXPERIMENTAL MEETS COMMERCIAL?
Music artists are always searching for standout promotional videos to amplify their brand and connect with their audience. Editing visuals that bring a new taste to artist rollouts is one of my specialties —whether you provide the clips or need a full-service approach, including storyboarding, editing, and sound design. Let’s craft a visual artwork that demands attention and leaves your audience speechless.
MUSIC PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS
Athletes and sports teams are always looking for dynamic promotional videos to showcase their talent and fire up their fan base. Crafting visuals that capture the energy and intensity of the game, or a specific player, is always prioritized—whether you provide the footage or need a full-service approach, including storyboarding, editing, and sound design. Let’s create a video that dominates the spotlight, leaves your audience in awe, and leaves recruiters wanting more.
SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
Events deserve visuals that capture their energy and make an unforgettable impact. Bold, dynamic promotional videos can bring any event to life—whether using provided footage or taking a full-service approach with storyboarding, editing, and sound design. The result? A video that turns heads and keeps audiences talking long after the event is over.
EVENT SHOOTING
Vlogs thrive on visuals that tell a story and keep viewers hooked. Whether it’s documenting a journey, sharing a passion, or capturing everyday moments, vlogs create a bridge between the audience and they viewer. With unique sound designs and compelling images: Now Presenting a Khai Umstead experience, Docuvlog, where story and subject takes focus.