Summary

I have a strong knack for keeping a set moving along and helping any department if requested to. I just want to help whatever project I am working on run smoothly, and efficiently. I also am a fast learner and eager to find my place in this business.

Credits

6/18 – 7/18

First Assistant Director Illville (Pilot)

Prime Video — TV — Art By Trade Details
6/18 – 7/18

I ran the set, and assisted in directing the actors to their marks, making sure each department was set before each and every take, and kept us moving at a steady pace. Coordinated between the Director, the DP, and the SAG actors to make sure everyone knew what was needed for each take.

6/18 – 6/18

Set Production Assistant

Staff Position — Netflix Details
6/18 – 6/18

I got coffee and food for the crew, picked up lunch, makeup, and wardrobe for talent on set (Jimmy Carr and D.L. Hughley), transported equipment from rental studio to Stage 4, ran office errands, filed paper work, cleaned the sets, helped coordinate on camera audiences to and from seats, assisted various departments on set as well.

6/18 – 6/18

First Assistant Director Stuck

Film (Short) — Wilshire Productions Details
6/18 – 6/18

I helped keep the set moving at a steady pace and assisted every department whenever they needed anything. I helped the gaffer light the scenes, I set up equipment, held reflectors, set up the camera, wrangled the actors when we needed them, and assisted in sound mixing on the second day. I wore a lot of hats.

2/17 – 3/18

Producer Forty Ounces to Freedom

Film (Feature-length) — Greyson Studios LLC Details
2/17 – 3/18

I helped write, produce, and first Ad-ed on the project. I sent out every email, every call sheet, found locations to the best of my abilities, first assistant directed, kept the movie on time, and all within a limited budget (of which was my personal money).

3/15 – 3/18

First Assistant Director Forever Majestic

Film (Feature-length) — Majestic Lens Productions Details
3/15 – 3/18

I was a camera operator who followed the director and presenter around from location to location documenting his every major move. I also assisted in being a writing, presentation and editing consultant when the documentary hit a snag in it's post-production in order to get the film back on track and off the back burner.

12/17 – 1/18

First Assistant Director An American Myth

Film (Short) — Lone Warrior Films Details
12/17 – 1/18

I organized the set and kept us moving, cast the film, stayed in constant communication with actors via text and emails, sent out call sheets, provided small/portable equipment, produced the film.

7/17 – 8/17

Gaffer Semi-Social

Film (Short) — Ricky Pope Productions Details
7/17 – 8/17

I lit each scene for this short film. Since it was a 48 hour film, I was responsible for moving our lighting rigs as quickly as possible, gelling lights, climbing ladders, making sure we weren't going to blow a fuse.

6/17 – 7/17

First Assistant Director The Witch

Film (Short) — Ritchey Productions Details
6/17 – 7/17

I made sure that we made the day on this shoot, because we had lots of shots to get and not much time each day to get them all. I also filled in as a supporting actor and as the mystery antagonist of the film. I assisted in post-production as well as a consultant, and made sure that post-production went smoothly and the film got done.

Orgs

  • Admin of Los Angeles Filmmakers Facebook Page
  • Member of the Guild for Italian American Actors.

Media

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Education

Class of '13

University of Central Oklahoma

Bachelors of Science in Marketing

My Gear

  • Canon Rebel
  • 75-300mm lens
  • Camera Lens 18-55mm
  • Portable Shoulder Rig (2)
  • Small 4"x6" LED dimmers
  • Zoom H4n Digital Multitrack Recorder

Skills

  • voice over
  • Director
  • Producer
  • writer
  • Acting
  • Running a Set
  • Improvisation
  • Fast Learner
  • first AD
  • Slating
  • Impressions