About Dirt
TLDR: Award-winning creative. Zero agency fluff.
Dirt Media was founded in 2016 by David Burroughs and Brian Lichty — with backgrounds in feature film production, photography, brand work, ad tech, marketing, advertising and design. That mix shows up in our work: brand strategy, video production, web development, and integrated campaigns built by people who’ve actually worked at that level before.
Our studio sits in Annapolis’ design district — a corner of town full of creative energy with plenty of room to shoot, edit, and strategize under one roof. From there, we work with clients across Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and well beyond the Mid-Atlantic, without ever feeling like an agency stretched too thin to actually deliver. Locally, we’ve become the team people call first — an award-winning creative shop.
The Team
David Burroughs
Founder / Creative Director
David brings years experience in film, video production, and photography to Dirt Media.
Helen Cho
Director / Editor / Photographer
I bring extensive experience behind the camera, having honed my skills shooting over the years. Recently, I expanded my storytelling expertise by completing the UCLA Professional Writing Program for Television. I’m passionate about telling stories that often go unheard and strive to bring fresh, meaningful perspectives to the screen.
Brian Lichty
Founder / Creative Director
Brian brings over 20 years of storytelling, visual design expertise, brand strategy, and tech development to Dirt Media.
Ben Abbott
Editor / Tech Guru
Ben is Dirt’s secret weapon. He’s the guy you ask how it works before you Google it. With an uncanny ability to understand technology, solve complex problems, and make the complicated feel simple, Ben is the person everyone turns to when they hit a wall. He’s also an exceptional editor, bringing patience, precision, and an eye for detail to every project. As Dirt’s utility knife, he quietly keeps productions moving and finds solutions others don’t see. Ben is a graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design.
