About

One Person.

The whole picture.

Motion, video, and web, handled together, so your story stays intact from the first idea to the finished product.

Lee Smalt black and white photo, headshot

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The Work

Not a Creative Director.

The person who builds it.

Motion design, video production, web development all in one place means your project moves without the friction of specialists who do not speak each other's language. The vision you walk in with is the vision that comes out the other side.

The early part of every project is mostly questions. That front-loaded thinking is what makes the process feel easy on your end. Fewer surprises, fewer revisions, and no moment where you have to explain your brand to someone new three weeks in.

I do not show up with a predetermined answer. I show up with genuine curiosity about your organization, your people, and the story worth telling. Then I build the thing that carries it.

The work tends to land best for restaurants, construction companies, artists, musicians, and community builders. Organizations where culture and people are at the center. If that sounds like yours, let's talk before anything gets built.

Community Engagement
Community

Nice Moves MN

Vice President
A Minnesota organization supporting the motion design community through mentorship, professional development, and connection. Currently serving as Vice President, overseeing mentorship and community outreach.
2021 t0 Present
Media

Monday Meeting Podcast

CoHost & Editor
A weekly show for the motion design community. Full production from guest outreach and content planning through recording and post, connecting professionals from across the industry every week.
2025 to Present
Civic

Fergus Falls Public Arts Commission

Commissioner
Advising the City of Fergus Falls on public art projects, artist selection, and community engagement. Bridging city officials, working artists, and residents to bring meaningful work into shared spaces.
2023 to Present