Storytelling Rooted in Authenticity and Truth.
Driven by passion
Authentic filmmaking demands a steadfast commitment to capturing reality with honesty and fidelity, while thoughtfully navigating the inherent challenges of narrative construction, personal bias, and ethical responsibility. At its essence, authenticity requires prioritizing truth over sensationalism. Allowing events to unfold naturally, representing subjects with fairness and balance, and avoiding any form of manipulation that might mislead audiences.
The future of media and society depends on the integrity of truthful storytelling. In its absence, we risk fostering division, perpetuating falsehoods, and enabling manipulative deception rather than genuine understanding and unity.
Our core mission is to uphold truthful storytelling as a fundamental duty to our audiences. This entails full transparency in our methods, rigorous honesty in framing and editing, and a deliberate avoidance of oversimplifications or generalizations. Personal biases or sentiments must never substitute for objective moral judgment. We bear the responsibility to hold ourselves accountable for our observations, choices, and their consequences. Above all, we must pose incisive questions that guide viewers toward truth rather than superficial emotion.
Anything less than this standard constitutes substandard storytelling. Conducting interviews with leading questions or manipulative techniques ultimately obscures clarity, leaves audiences uninformed, and erodes trust in the medium.
Our mission is to educate, inform, and present well-supported ideas. We hold ourselves to the duty of relentlessly pursuing truth, guided by unwavering principles of integrity and accountability. Ultimately, truth alone leads to genuine and lasting impact.
Bahava Media?
Bahava (pronounced bi-ah-ha-vuh) is a Hebrew word that literally means “in/with love.” When we incorporate the following word “media” we’re left with the desired variation of the name - “with love media.”
We believe in truth. Honesty in words, sincerity in action, and clear intentions. Truth, combined with our love of filmmaking and telling stories, builds trust with viewers and fosters meaningful relationships with clients.
Video Shoots in 100 Cities, 27 States, 23 Countries and Counting…
In Memoriam
Stanley Kubark (named after my favorite director - Stanley Kubrick) was my faithful assistant editor, production assistant, creative sounding board, and film set dog. He was with me during the biggest years of my career. He is deeply missed and his presence at shoots always brought a smile to everyone’s face.
One week after I adopted Stanley from the shelter he had a grand mal seizure at the park. I had no idea what to do and I was so scared for him. All I wanted to do was hold him and comfort him and make sure that he was safe. When I called the shelter, they organized an MRI and the neurologist told me he had degenerative brain disease. He told me that Stanley would be lucky to live two more years. He ended up living 11 more.
When Stanley was at the shelter there was a sign with a Dr. Seuss quote above his kennel that read, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
We love you, Stanley.
11/12/13 - 3/23/26
