Built from the ground up
We're GUM Productions — Ground Up Media Productions. A five-person creative team making original video content for television, film, streaming and YouTube.
We write, shoot and shape our own work, and we bring that same craft to commercial screenwriting, video production and consultation. The name says it: we build from the ground up.
Built with our audience
Ground Up Media Productions is about showing how original stories take shape. We want our audience to see the work behind the finished film — and have a voice in what we create.
From the vision board
Ideas, planning meetings and script drafts are part of the story. We share the thinking that shapes our projects.
Through the production
Casting calls, on-set filming and network pitches bring the concept closer to the screen. Our ambition is to document the process along the way.
To the final cut
We invite supporters to share thoughts and ideas about what they want to see developed on screen. Social media connects that conversation to our original work on YouTube.
The people behind GUM
Five people. Writing, production and creative strategy — together.
Ladale Nesmith
Founder & CEO
Content producer, editor and screenwriter with over a decade of experience. Co-produced TUC Fashionweek in Atlanta. His work includes GUM Productions’ original series VIBES.
Kayode “Kaylo” Lowo
Creative Director
Experience across content creation, web and product design, brand marketing and cinematography.
Marie Guidemann
Associate Production Manager
Background in journalism, PR and social media.
Hassan Alameedi
Hassan Alameedi is a screenwriter, editor, and music producer passionate about character-driven storytelling, personal growth, and the pursuit of greatness.
Donovan “D.onniie” Wilkins
Journalist, photographer and author with podcast and radio experience.
Follow the stories as they take shape
Watch our original work, meet the people behind it, and follow GUM between productions.
What are you working on?
Bring us your idea. Tell us the format and where you need help — a script, a shoot, or the direction to get there.