About Me

My name is Jeff Nesmith. Born in Atlanta and grew up in the DC area, but I have lived and worked all over the world. I am a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, an Eagle Scout, and an avid artist and musician. I love creating work that moves people to take action. Through Nesmith Creative, I shine a light on great work being done by companies, nonprofits, and schools. Sometimes branding, sometimes design, sometimes filmmaking. Mostly, filmmaking.

  • Washington University in St. Louis — BFA (Painting, Spanish)
  • Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile — Latin American History, Cinema
  • Corcoran School of the Arts & Design — Graduate study in 3D Modeling/Animation
  • George Mason University — Graduate Certificate in International Education
  • Parsons School of Design, New Media Writing Certification
  • Apple: Final Cut Pro X | Associate, OSX Integration | Teacher
  • Adobe: Certified Educator, Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator
  • LinkedIn-Certified: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X
  • Web Certs: WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Ads
  • HubSpot: Inbound Marketing, Social Media, Video Marketing, Content Marketing
  • PADI Master Scuba Diver
  • Eagle Scout
  • 2021 - Video nomination | InspirED School Marketers Excellence Awards
  • 2020 - Video featured in Deutsche Welle Travel
  • 2019 - Honorable Mention | International Photography Awards
  • 2017 - Photography featured in Travel + Leisure
  • 2016 - Nominated for International Brand Master | Educational Marketing Group
  • 2014 - 2nd Place Video | Imagination Foundation/Global Cardboard Challenge
  • 2014 - Video coverage for AP featured in NYT, PBS NewsHour, CNN, Al Jazeera
  • 2011 - Winner: Best Video | Colin Powell's 100 Best Communities for Young People
  • 2011 - Video series featured at the National Press Club's video showcase (client: EDC/USAID)
  • 2011 - Best Marketing Campaign | Virginia Recreation and Park Society
  • 2008 - 2010 - Editor's Picks: Travel Videos | tripfilms.com
  • 2007 - Gold Medal, Print Design | Society for National Association Publishers
  • 2006 - Best Print Design Finalist | Printing & Graphics Association, Mid-Atlantic