The gold Newman 70/SS under the shop lights.

A Trans Am Worldwide documentary

Pure Gold. A Trans Am Worldwide automotive documentary.

Earl Newman owned an original 1970 LS6. Then he commissioned its 1,500 hp modern twin.

Burt Reynolds with the Bandit Edition Trans Am.
The Bandit Edition campaign with Burt Reynolds.

The client partnership

From the Bandit
to the 70/SS.

Overseas investors discovered Trans Am Depot through my films and helped the team launch Trans Am Worldwide. Over fifteen years together, I’ve filmed the Burt Reynolds Bandit Edition launch and the stories of a new generation of 70/SS owners.

Read the partnership story
The singer performs in amber light in Disco Nightmare.

Cue The Muses · Music video

Disco Nightmare.

Performance and visual effects for my progressive rock and science-fiction project, Cue The Muses.

I directed, filmed and edited this video for my progressive rock sci-fi project. I also performed in it and handled the color grade and visual effects.

Cue The Muses

Selected music videos.

All music videos
A family at home in a film for BabyQuip.

TV & web

Commercial work.

TV spots, product explainers and website videos that show what a business does and introduce the people behind it.

Ash von Chamier behind the camera on the Sweet Tallahassee music video shoot. Ash adjusting the gimbal on the suction-mounted camera rig at the back of his van.

Film awards & festival selections.

  • Indie Short FestLos AngelesOfficial Selection
  • Dumbo Film FestivalNew YorkOfficial Selection
  • Canada International Film FestivalVancouverRoyal Reel Winner
  • Tally Shorts Film FestivalTallahasseeOfficial Selection
Ash operating the camera beside Earl Newman's gold 70/SS.How I Film Docs Solo

Meet the filmmaker

Ash von Chamier.

When you hire me, I’m the person behind the camera and in the edit. On my channel I take you along on shoots, talk through my editing choices, and share personal short films and other pieces I make to try out an idea.

Over 270 videos on camera work, lighting and life as a filmmaker.

Rough Cut Productions

Tell me about your project.

A few details will help me scope the shoot and edit. You can review your brief before opening an email draft.

Standalone brand films start at $8,000. Multi-film campaigns start at $15,000. Artists and labels can share the budget they have in mind.

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