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Smith Donovan partnered with Indiana Dunes Tourism to produce the Dunes 101 series. In this episode about sustainability, Ranger Matt highlights simple, practical ways everyone can help protect the Indiana Dunes.

Experience the Indiana Dunes like never before with this self-guided Discovery Trail —your gateway to exploring towering dunes, sweeping shorelines, and the rich natural history shaped by ancient glaciers. This video was produced by Smith Donovan Video to help visitors discover the region’s most captivating landscapes and hidden wonders. Enjoy the journey!

Smith Donovan Video partnered with Indiana’s Cool North (NITDC) to capture footage across multiple counties in northwest Indiana, creating a series of videos that showcase and promote the region. This video offers a glimpse of that content.

This video series proved especially challenging, requiring the production team to haul gear up and down these trails over several days. It was a lot of work—but a lot of fun—and absolutely worth the effort. This exhilarating hike puts you to the test as you climb three towering dunes—Mt. Jackson, Mt. Holden, and Mt. Tom—each offering sweeping views of the lakeshore and the surrounding landscape. It’s a quick adventure with a serious payoff, perfect for outdoor lovers looking

This video proved especially challenging, requiring the production team to haul gear up and down these trails over several days. It was a lot of work—but a lot of fun—and absolutely worth the effort. Discover the spirit and challenge of the Indiana Dunes! This video explores two of the area’s signature adventures: the 3 Dune Challenge, a demanding climb over Mt. Jackson, Mt. Holden, and Mt. Tom, and the Diana of the Dunes Dare Trail, a scenic hike that follows in the footstep

This video series proved especially challenging, requiring the production team to haul gear up and down these trails over several days. It was a lot of work—but a lot of fun—and absolutely worth the effort. The Diana of the Dunes Dare Trail invites visitors to follow in the footsteps of Alice Gray—known as Diana of the Dunes—whose life and legend are deeply rooted in the Indiana Dunes. This scenic hike blends natural beauty with local history, guiding you through peaceful woo

Smith Donovan filmed a series for Indiana Dunes Tourism that helps visitors get a sense of what this great area has to offer from a State and National parks perspective. It was filmed over one week at many locations throughout the Indiana Dunes State and National parks. Matt Micou played the role of Ranger Matt and was so convincing that people came up to us many times throughout the shoot to ask him questions about the parks as though he was an actual ranger. By the end of t

Join hosts Jessica and Dakotah as they guide you through the top must-see and must-do spots in Porter County, Indiana. This video was produced with Indiana Dunes Tourism .

Smith Donovan worked with Midwest Living to create a visual culinary tour highlighting the area's favorite restaurants.

Deanna Affeld and Cody Grzelak reunite for another nostalgia-themed video—this time set at the 49er Drive-In Theater in Valparaiso. Watch how the visuals shift to vintage film footage whenever the retro characters appear on screen.

Smith Donovan filmed a retro-themed video featuring Deanna Affeld and Cody Grzelak that perfectly complements the nostalgic charm of The Port Drive-In. Deanna even had her mom sew a custom dress just for the shoot! Special thanks to Dora Kwak for her makeup expertise. This video was produced with Indiana Dunes Tourism .

Indiana Dunes National Park partnered with Thad Donovan to produce a brand-new film for the theatre at the Indiana Dunes Tourism Visitor Center. This 30-minute feature, more than a year in the making, showcases the beauty, stories, and unique character that make the park truly extraordinary.