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2nd annual FILM FESTIVAL · SAN DIEGO

LAST ONES OUT FILM FESTIVAL

A night of short films, live music, local artists and a live Q&A 11/7/26 3pm-8pm, Line-up No Obligations, Lola Stone And Andy Citrin

San Diego · Available Nationwide

YOUR BRAND HAS A STORY LET'S MAKE PEOPLE FEEL IT.

Cinematic video and photography built to make your brand stand out. From commercial shoots and brand campaigns to social content and product launches, we turn your ideas into content people remember.

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Why Stage Two
SDIFF Winner
Best Short · 6K+ submissions
Fully Insured
On-set liability covered
Photo + Video
Both in one shoot day
Creative Direction
Concept through delivery
Four women sit atop upright surfboards in the sand facing the ocean
The Difference

YOU DON'T NEED MORE CONTENT. YOU NEED BETTER CONTENT.

Anyone can point a camera. The difference is knowing what story to tell, how to capture it, and how to turn it into content that connects with your audience. Stage Two Creative works with brands, agencies, founders, athletes, creators, and businesses to produce cinematic content without the headaches of managing a traditional production company. Whether you need one killer shoot or an entire campaign, we can take it from concept to delivery. You bring the brand. We'll bring the story to life.

Tell Us About Your Project
Selected Frames

PHOTOGRAPHY THAT WORKS AS HARD AS THE VIDEO.

A large group of people gathered outdoors in a courtyard decorated with string lightsA man wearing a denim jacket points into the distance while sitting outdoorsA man wearing a black unbuttoned shirt and silver chains standing outdoorsWoman kneeling on a wet beach at sunset flipping her long hair backA man wearing a grey textured sweater and a silver pendant necklace outdoorsFriends sitting in a blue diner booth talking and smiling over coffeeA silhouetted woman poses beside a surfboard on a beach during a dramatic sunsetSilver chain necklace with a rectangular black pendant worn over a grey knit sweaterA woman holds a surfboard over her head on a rocky shore at sunsetA woman shading her eyes as she looks up at a towering giant sequoia treeA hiker stands between two massive giant sequoia trees in a forestWoman holding surfboard upright on rocky shore during golden sunsetA can of élevé sparkling water sits on a wooden deck below a green hammockA surfer riding an ocean wave while another surfer waits in the foregroundA dark grey pitbull lies on the ground with its tongue out near colorful graffiti
A man wearing an open tan shirt standing outdoors in a lush forestLegs wearing sandals extend out a van window in front of desert mountainsA man and woman sit on a rock overlooking a lake surrounded by mountainsA man wearing a denim jacket adjusting his sleeve outdoors in a desert landscapeA man sits on a ledge inside a red rock arch overlooking a valleyA smiling man wearing a cap and black shirt outdoors surrounded by green foliageMan in a light jacket and boots crouches on a wooden walkway adjusting his pantsTwo men sitting in folding chairs inspect surfboards on the ground outside a garageA hand wearing a gold chain bracelet and ring rests on a surfboard finA smiling bearded man with long hair lifts pink heart sunglasses to his foreheadTwo rock climbers sit on a granite ledge preparing gear next to a cliffSilhouette of a woman leaning against a surfboard on a beach at sunsetA man holding a helmet sits on a black electric bike overlooking a city skylineA man climbs the tangled roots of a massive banyan tree in a forest
Selected Work

EVERY FRAME EARNS IT'S PLACE.

From award-winning films to brand campaigns — every project is built to make people feel something.

Surfer in black wetsuit carrying colorful board overhead near ocean🏆 SDIFF Best Short · Surf FilmTHE LAST ONES OUTA surf film celebrating the women longboarders of San Diego — from concept to sold-out festival premiere in three months.
A beverage can sits on a wooden deck below a person resting in a hammockFitness · LifestyleBRAND CAMPAIGNS
Two rock climbers adjust gear on a sunlit ledge beside a tall granite wallAdventure · OutdoorsBREAKING IN THE CHACO'S
A photographer wearing a wetsuit holds a camera housing in ocean waves at sunsetCommercial · SocialSOCIAL REELS & ADS
Side mirror reflection of a tattooed man adjusting a camera mounted on a white vanCreative Direction · PhotographyCREATIVE DIRECTION
Kind Words

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

I seriously can’t say enough good things about working with him! He is incredibly talented when it comes to video and has such a good eye for capturing exactly what I’m envisioning. He just gets it, which makes the whole process so easy.I've worked with him for over 7 years. I couldn’t recommend him more!


Vintage Ivy, CEO

Out of 6,000+ submissions, his work won Best Short. That's the eye you're hiring.


San Diego Int'l Film Festival

Josh is an incredibly talented photographer and filmmaker with a great creative eye. He goes beyond just taking photos—he helps develop the theme, finds the perfect locations, and brings the entire vision to life. Highly recommend working with Josh!


Jay Shredz
The Last Ones Out
200+
Sold-out festival attendees
6K+
Submissions beaten
3 Mo
Concept to premiere
15 sponsors
brand doc sponsorships
Documentaries

MOTION IS THE MEDIUM

Brand origin stories and Documentaries of inspiring people in San Diego. Every piece crafted to move people.

MORE THAN GREAT CONTENT

LIKE THIS SITE? WE BUILT IT.

The scrolling video. The animations. The layout. The little details that make you stop and look. We build custom websites designed to make great content feel even better — and turn more visitors into customers.

What You Get

One shoot. A whole lot of content.

Brand Films

Tell people who you are and why they should care.

Commercial Video

High-end video built for websites, campaigns, launches, and advertising.

Photography

Lifestyle, product, fitness, adventure, editorial, and brand photography.

Social Content

Reels, TikToks, ads, and short-form content designed for the platforms where your customers spend their time.

Product Launches

Give a new product the visuals it deserves.

Event Coverage

Capture the moments, people, energy, and story behind your event.

Creative Direction

Need more than someone holding a camera? We can develop the concept, shot list, visual direction, locations, and story before production begins.

Process

From idea to final cut.

Tell us what you're trying to accomplish

We start with your brand, audience, goals, timeline, and where the content will actually be used.

We build the shoot

Concept development, mood boards, locations, shot lists, storyboards, talent, and production planning.

We create

Photo. Video. Interviews. Lifestyle. Products. Social. Every shot has a purpose.

You get content ready to use

Professionally edited, color-graded, formatted, and delivered for your website, social media, advertising, campaigns, and wherever else your brand needs to show up.

A large group of people poses together in an outdoor courtyard under string lights
About

Award-winning storytelling. Commercial mindset.

Joshua Timpany is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer, and creative director based in San Diego. His film The Last Ones Out won Best Short at the San Diego International Film Festival after competing among more than 6,000 submissions. That same cinematic eye now goes into helping brands create work that doesn't feel like another forgettable ad. Because whether it's a 30-second Reel, a product shoot, a commercial campaign, or a documentary: people remember stories that make them feel something.

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Next Step

Have a project in mind?

You don't need to have the creative figured out. Tell us what you're launching, selling, building, or trying to communicate — we'll help figure out what to shoot.

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