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Michigan City | Create. Play. Repeat.
Michigan City partnered with Smith Donovan to produce a major economic development campaign, including a video series that highlights the city’s vibrant artistic culture.


Shoreline Brewery
Michigan City partnered with Smith Donovan to produce a major economic development campaign, including a video series that highlights the city’s favorite businesses.


Portage EDC | 360 Manufacturing Day
Smith Donovan partnered with Portage EDC to produce a video showcasing Portage as a vibrant place to build a business or raise a family. The project follows local high school students as they explore a variety of businesses and trades throughout the community.


Smith Donovan Reel | Aerials
Aerial filming is one of Thad Donovan’s greatest passions. The sweeping views from above—especially over the dunes—never fail to amaze and inspire. He’s most at home during golden hour, when long shadows and warm tones stretch across the landscape, inviting the camera to capture every moment.


HED Architect | University of Iowa | Student Housing
Harley Ellis Devereaux commissioned this aerial video project to showcase their University of Iowa student housing development. Smith Donovan captured the construction phase and later returned to film the completed project, documenting the build from start to finish.


Opportunity Enterprises | Commercial
Smith Donovan Video partnered with Opportunity Enterprises to produce this commercial, which was showcased on the largest screens at the Portage eMax movie theaters—where the quality held up beautifully, even at that massive scale.
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