My name is Kolton Lokkesmoe, a filmmaker based in Tennessee. I started making videos in high school and what began as a creative outlet quickly became the direction I wanted to take my life.

I'm studying journalism at the University of Tennessee and will graduate in May 2027. Over the past several years, I've worked for Tennessee Football, Morgan Wallen's Still The Problem tour, Nike, and a range of other athletes, artists, and brands. That work has taken me from stadium sidelines to tour stops across the country, but the part of filmmaking I keep coming back to is always the same: people.

I tell stories about people, the moments around them, and the places they come from. Whether it's a large production or something much quieter, I'm drawn to work that feels honest. In a world that feels increasingly loud and manufactured.