“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
– GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
Thanks for coming!
I made this site to showcase the work I’ve done that I’m most passionate about – both professionally and as a creative outlet.
I’ve been working in film and video production for over fifteen years. I’ve shot everything from weddings to funerals, music videos to ghost hunts, short documentaries to feature length films.
But every project I’ve ever worked on, my matter how wild, I have been personally invested in. They’ve impacted my life. And every movie I’ve seen or comic book I’ve read has shaped the content that I create. So this site isn’t just an online portfolio. It’s a collection of lifetime’s worth of blood, sweat, and tears.
Featured projects
The Last Minute Till Midnight
It’s the height of the Red Scare, and the Doomsday Clock is inching towards midnight. In a city riddled with crime, the last honest journalist’s obsession to expose a corrupt politician will put her at odds with forces she never imagined.
BEAU J BATTERSON PRESENTS
Beau J Batterson Presents is a YouTube channel dedicated to the art of storytelling. Here you will find examples of my work, analyses on film, and general insights into the craft of writing.
Big Thunder Podcast is the show for theme park fans who live too far from Florida.
Join Beau and Abby as they dive into Disney and Universal news, debate the latest announcements, play games, share trip-planning tips, and celebrate the magic of theme parks with a healthy dose of humor and nostalgia.
Whether you’re planning your next vacation or just dreaming about one, this is your place for all things theme parks.
🎧 Catch new episodes on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!
📲 Follow @bigtunderpod on Facebook and Instagram!
Why a Lightsaber Made Me Cry
I had heard tales of people crying when they built their lightsabers, but I never expected to be one of them. As much as I love Star Wars, I don’t consider it to be some core portion of my identity. I’ve been a long-time fan, but I don’t harbor some nostalgia for the “good ol’ days.” And I have no delusions about the age range of the franchise’s target demographic.
But there I was, 37 years old, blubbering with a group of strangers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
