At the moment my partner and I are working on a documentary about gender identity in different cultures around the world. We wrapped up shooting in Vietnam and Colombia last year and just finished shooting with our latest subject back home in the US. As members of the LGBTQ community we are constantly looking to broaden people's minds on the idea of love and inclusivity. Everyone deserves to be happy! We hope that our documentary will be finished by next fall when we wrap up with our last subject in Israel.

Inclusive Documentary Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/inclusivedoc/

My partner Aaron's CS profile:
https://www.couchsurfing.com/people/aaronhamer

CURRENT MISSION

Enjoy people, enjoy yourself

ABOUT ME

Well I can start out by saying the obvious, I enjoy traveling. It's something I want to always be able to do. That is why I like this site so much, I can meet anyone from any country in the world. The biggest enjoyment I get out of travelling is meeting new people, learning about their home, and shooting video.

A couple years ago I earned my BFA in film from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. My work mostly focuses on observational documentary, although I love all aspects. Currently I work freelance with a few clients making their company videos. My biggest project I am working on right now is a feature length documentary about gender identity through different cultures. I also recently finished a 15 minute documentary called Dinner, WI which was screened at the Cannes International Film Festival last year.

I bike everywhere I can. Not only do I enjoy it but I believe it is a very smart mode of transportation.

I am the oldest of eight children. Two years ago I was able to travel around Europe with two of my brothers which made for an awesome experience. A few months ago I got to see three of the youngest complete their SCUBA certification and go diving in Cayman Brac. I made sure to give my GoPro to my sister before she got on the boat. I'm a proud older brother.

I am vegetarian, mostly for my viewpoint on health and the environment. You aren't? That's cool, doesn't bother me

PHILOSOPHY

Try new things.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I host as much as I can when I am not traveling myself.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

So many I can't even pick one. The generosity and kindness I have experienced through Couchsurfing is absolutely amazing.

Interests

Traveling, biking, writing, drawing, dancing, skiing, pictures, filming, family, friends, going out... If you ask me if I'm interested in something, I will most likely say yes. If I haven't tried it yet then I will be keen on trying it in the future.

• writing
• photography
• documentaries
• film making
• dancing
• vegetarian
• traveling
• drawing
• cycling
• hiking
• snorkeling
• skiing
• freelancing

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walking on the Great Wall,
Driving through the Queensland outback,
Rock jumping in Negril,
Clubbing in Seoul,
Jungle hiking in Sanya,
Snorkeling in Cayman Brac,
Thrift shopping in Berlin,
Clowning on the Tube in London
Biking through Barcelona
Getting stuck in Madrid

Teach, Learn, Share

I have learned a lot from Couchsurfing through the past few years. It's all about the exchange! I can share my photography skills with you and Aaron can make a mean home-made pizza.

Here is a video that we did with another Couchsurfer in Vietnam regarding
etiquette. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg70SrH_t90&t=17s

Also feel free to subscribe to our youtube channel, Stories from Southeast Asia!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuLv2PXomqd3EJsawxRpsGQ

If you want to check out more of my videos have a look at my personal channel.
https://www.youtube.com/user/skicrazy13

Or some of the videos I do for clients here.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjadYg0J24MMDaZkmeDzgg

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, England, Germany, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, China, New Zealand, United States, Viet Nam