One Planet – Elevating CEO’s Digital Presence

Role: Creative Director & Content Strategist

Objective: Strengthen CEO’s online brand and thought leadership through cinematic storytelling, professional photography, and cohesive social media content.

“Gravity” Video Series
Produced a ten-episode docu-style series exploring CEO’s journey from Iranian refugee to billion-dollar entrepreneur.
Multi-Platform Strategy
Complemented the series with short Q&A videos and staff headshots for Instagram, YouTube, and One Planet’s internal branding.
High-Caliber Production
Utilized RED cameras, prime lenses, and on-location shoots (HQ, home, San Francisco) to capture an authentic, cinematic narrative.
3D Motion Graphics & Animations
Built a variety of branded 3D assets for One Planet’s subsidiaries (e.g., Quite Remarkable, Ironclad, Bestmile), as well as tailored travel-themed motion graphics for CEO’s Instagram Stories and Reels, ensuring each piece aligned with One Planet’s overarching aesthetic.
Challenges & Solutions

Conveying a Complex Story on a Lean Budget

Adopted an episodic format to spread production costs and tell CEO’s story in depth. Used versatile shooting techniques and post-production workflows that maximized resources without sacrificing quality.

Coordinating Limited CEO Availability & Multiple Locations

Employed detailed planning and agile scheduling, capturing ample b-roll and conducting headshots/filming simultaneously. Pre-scripted questions and wardrobe prep minimized disruptions.

Maintaining Creative Consistency Across Various Deliverables

Established clear visual standards—logo placements, motion graphics templates, color grading—to unify the Gravity series, Q&A videos, and brand photography under one cohesive aesthetic.

My Role & Leadership

Creative Oversight

Defined the storytelling approach, from episode themes to final edits, ensuring each piece supported One Planet’s broader brand goals.

Hands-On Production

Served as lead videographer, photographer, and motion designer, personally directing shoots and overseeing post-production.

Team Management

Coordinated a small, specialized crew (camera, sound, lighting), collaborating closely with One Planet staff and the external interviewer to maintain a tight, efficient workflow.

Key Achievements

300,000+ YouTube Views

“Gravity” became the channel’s top-performing content, with episodes like “The Bleeding Mile” (111,000 views) and “A Man of Faith” (50,000 views).

150,000+ Instagram Likes

Combined engagement on CEO’s personal and One Planet’s business accounts.

Significant Follower Growth

CEO’s Instagram rose from ~54k to over 400k followers (within ~2 years), supported by consistent, high-quality visual storytelling of which my content was the launching pad for.

Elevated Brand Cohesion

Unified staff headshots, motion graphics, and Q&A videos established a polished corporate identity, now integral to One Planet’s ongoing marketing efforts.

Summary

By producing a standout episodic video series and accompanying brand content, I transformed the CEO’s digital footprint into a cinematic, engaging platform that humanized his billion-dollar success story.

This multichannel campaign not only strengthened One Planet’s public image but also accelerated the CEO’s influence and audience reach, underscoring the power of high-quality narrative and consistent branding.

Payam Zamani

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Founder & CEO

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One Planet

Working with Jo Lord was a wonderful experience—he captured the depth and emotion of my story while showing talent, professionalism, and values that match our company's.