Summary

I am a freelance writer & director working to create awareness around new & introspective ways of thinking about self-identity & culture. I specialize as a storyteller and have a myriad of skillsets including cinematography, video editing, & photography

Credits

11/21 – 12/21

Director Re-Entry

Social Media — Film (Short) — N/A Details
11/21 – 12/21

Write, Direct, & Editing of a 17-minute short film detailing the troubles of a man being released from prison after 17 years who is looking to return to life as he knew it prior to incarceration.

9/21 – 10/21

Director Gaslight

Social Media — Film (Short) — N/A Details
9/21 – 10/21

Write, Direct, & Edit a 2-minute short film about a young woman deeply affected by the traumatic effects of “Gaslighting” as she fights against the voice of her subconscious while discovering a trail of her partner’s infidelity

1/17 – 8/19

Director Mommy Never Told Me

Film (Feature-length) — Hoodrat Feminist LLC Details
1/17 – 8/19

For this documentary, I along with my Co-Director, came up with the initial idea for the documentary, orchestrated & coordinated interviews with interview subjects, hired and managed production crews, & edited the entire feature-length documentary.

3/19 – 4/19

Director Goodwill - "Now You Know" Campaign (2019)

Social Media — Corporate — Goodwill of Greater Washington Details
3/19 – 4/19

Plan, Shoot, & Edit a series of thirteen 30-60 second commercials intended for web and app distribution informing the general public about Goodwill's company mission & the impact they have in their community.

10/18 – 10/18

Director Sprite x Wale “Get Vocal” Campaign

Social Media — Digital — Sprite Details
10/18 – 10/18

Direct, Shoot, & Edit 1 Min digital web campaign for Sprite’s “Get Vocal Campaign” encouraging artists to use their voice to create change in their communities

Media

  • Gaslight (Short Film)Gaslight

  • Truth - Caught Up (Directed by Dante Bailey)

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Education

Class of '22

University of Southern California

MFA - Film & Television Production
Class of '16

The New School University

B.S.- Liberal Arts (Media Studies)

My Gear

  • Rode VideoMic Pro
  • Canon 50mm Lens
  • Canon EOS 6D
  • DJI Ronin-S
  • DSLR Shoulder Rig
  • Camera Lens 85mm
  • Canon 16-35mm Lens
  • Canon L Series 70-200mm
  • 8ft Jib crane
  • 9 ft Micro Dolly
  • Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro
  • Canon 24mm 1.4L
  • Fluid head Tripod + Monopod
  • Indoor Light Kit
  • Laveliere Mic
  • Canon EOS C200
  • Adobe Creative Suite

Skills

  • Photography
  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Camera Operator
  • FCP7
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • jib operator
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Ronin Operator
  • Licensed Driver
  • Moderate Typography
  • VSCO