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Scott Wilhite

Scott Wilhite — Is an award-winning commercial filmmaker, writer, producer, director, author, app maker, and 25-year creative veteran. He is a gifted artist creating films and videos that get people’s hearts to beat. “Film is the most powerful tool of persuasion known to man,” he says. “Because film incorporates every art form—music, imagery, poetry, prose, movement, choreography, light, color, and above all story.” Storytelling is where he truly shines. His stories are memorable, listenable, and likeable.

BYU-H Student Stories: Jone – Fiji

Scott Wilhite | #LoveOneAnother, Education, Inspiring Greatness, Scholarshipping Students

In the work I’ve been able to do, I’ve met some incredible people from all over the world. Jone, is one of those people. It’s so interesting to hear about the trials some people grow up with and how they’re able to rise from the ashes and do great things. So honored to have been […]

Cambodia Neonatal Resuscitation Training

Scott Wilhite | #LoveOneAnother, Education, Humanitarian, Saving Newborns | 0 Comments

We got enough amazing footage from shooting newborn resuscitation training in Cambodia that we split it into two videos (if you haven’t seen the other one, check it out here). This one shows more of the rural life of the country. Wow, amazing people. Was able to film some of the nurse midwives who are […]

Unhooked

Scott Wilhite | #LoveOneAnother, Changing Perceptions, Freeing Addicts, Public Health, Strengthening Families

Jason Coombs hired me to create a book trailer video to launch his new book. When he sent me some info on it, I realized he should not tell this story. His mother should. See the book is to help families who have a loved one who is addicted, and that is not his story […]

If You Tell Me Your Stories

Scott Wilhite | #LoveOneAnother, Changing Perceptions, Inspiring Greatness, Strengthening Families

For a time, I was working to help people tell their personal stories in order to help the next generation. Turns out there’s a ton of research showing that family stories unite generations in remarkable ways. But it’s one thing to see the research on paper, but quite another to hear this from the mouths […]

1998 commercial • I Will

Scott Wilhite | #LoveOneAnother, Changing Perceptions, Family Relationships, Public Health

This is a bonus feature to show how powerful and long lasting stories can be. This TV spot still amazes me because I can run into people who lived in Indiana in 1998 and they still remember this 15: second spot. I should point out that I was just the writer on this. Tom Oliphant […]

1998 commercial • If I

Scott Wilhite | #LoveOneAnother, Changing Perceptions, Public Health

This is a bonus feature to show how powerful and long lasting stories can be. In 1998 we were asked to create a series of TV, radio, print ads, and billboards… that honestly could have done more harm than good. We were asked by the Governor’s Council to run a campaign to stop teen pregnancy. […]

1998 commercial • I’m 14

Scott Wilhite | #LoveOneAnother, Changing Perceptions, Public Health

This is a bonus feature to show how powerful and long lasting stories can be. This TV spot actually came from the radio script I had developed. When director, Tom Oliphant saw it he had the kids recite these lines too and we got two commercials out of one shoot. One of the golden moments […]

I Believe in BYU

Scott Wilhite | #LoveOneAnother, Education, Scholarshipping Students

This is a blast from the past. 2004 commercial for BYU. Third in the series. Worked with the great Clark Schaffer on creating the special effect with the flag (spoiler: you’re looking at a model there. The actual flag weighed like 300 lbs and took a team of 10 to carefully put it up). I […]

BTS illuminares Storyboard To Film Comparison

Scott Wilhite | #LoveOneAnother

Thought you might enjoy this. A little bonus feature. When creating the short film, illuminares, I worked with an uber talented student artist to create the storyboards. They were exactly like I had pictured in my head. Then I worked with Brian Wilcox and later T.C. Christensen )because a snow delay pushed the production back […]

Lighten Up

Scott Wilhite | #LoveOneAnother, Short Film

I had so much fun directing this short. Christy Summerhays did a remarkable job and Tara Wall had me giggling almost too loud behind the camera. Wow, she nailed the part. Super big thanks to Brian Wilcox who lit the scenes and operated the camera, as well as Steve Laneri who did the audio. Hope […]