Hello! I’m Eric,
I am mission driven video director and producer with a background in global storytelling, human-centered communication, and creative leadership. I’ve spent over a decade guiding multimedia projects for USAID directing everything from animated explainers to documentary style shoots in South Africa. I believe video is one of the most powerful ways to connect people.
My legal name is Friedrich, but I use the nickname Eric (pronouns He/They). My passion for making videos started in college at Walla Walla University when some friends and I made a video, The Exquisite Outdoors, inspired by Wes Anderson and our love of the Pacific Northwest.That group of friends and creative environment lit something in me — and I’ve been chasing that energy ever since.
After graduating, I spent eight years living and working in Washington D.C., where I collaborated with international teams, directed shoots, and led creative direction across international time zones. I’m based in Seattle, Washington, and last year traveled to Prague for a work retreat with my amazing former colleagues at Kaizen.
Outside of work, I focus my time on pottery and baked goods. There’s something grounding about the slow process of turning clay, or flour, into something useful — a nice counterbalance to the fast pace of communications and marketing.
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“You’re a star, baby. I’m so lucky to have observed your command over your work and communication.”
Bianca Ontiveros • Former Content Director
“I can’t say enough about the leadership you have shown on this project. You really did right the ship as it were. Congratulations! ”
Brandon Sitzmann • Former Deputy Project Director
“Eric is an excellent, hardworking colleague, and friend. I loved watching them grown from an intern into a leader.”
Miesha Halton • Former Colleague