Summary

Creative. Focused. Driven. Fun. Love this business. Recently completed The Get Back Girl, which I am writer/director.

Credits

10/22 – 11/22

Director The Get Back Girl

Film (Feature-length) — Prophecy Pictures Details
10/22 – 11/22

Writer / Director

10/22 – 11/22

Screenwriter The Get Back Girl

In post as of Nov 2022 — Film (Feature-length) — Prophecy Pictures Details
10/22 – 11/22

Writer/Director

1/18 – 1/19

VP of Development

Staff Position — Film Keyz Details
1/18 – 1/19

Manage a staff of five. Read many scripts weekly to not only discern if they are good but if they fit into company goals in both subject matter and financially. Identified and pro­duced a $5M film utilizing Louisiana's tax rebate. This position is all about identifying material and putting it together with a cast and filmmakers to make profitable films.

4/17 – 12/17

Executive Producer (EP) Cowgirl's Story

Film (Feature-length) — Rodeo Films Details
4/17 – 12/17

Worked closely with producer/director Tim Armstrong, producer/actor Bailee Madison and Pat Boone. Oversaw the shooting of film and served as producer on set ensur­ing that we made our days on time and on budget. Successfully managed large minor cast and their parents. Managed post-production and negotiated distribution deal.

7/16 – 10/17

Associate Producer 6 Below

Film (Feature-length) — Rockpile Pictures Details
7/16 – 10/17

Rescued the out of print book Crystal Clear from the bargain bin, the incredible true story of former Olympic Hockey player, Eric LeMarque. Connected with LeMarque and introduced him to Rockpile Studios. Consulted on Script and throughout production. Film was released in October 2017 and stars Josh Hartnett and Mira Sorvino.

1/14 – 4/15

Producer/Shooter (Director's Assistant, Shot Stills, Behind the Scenes, EPK) Bad Ass 3

TV Details
1/14 – 4/15

Ran camera, sound & lighting, conducted interviews with cast, director, stunt coordinator and producers (writing questions myself). Finishing editing now. I list as Reality/DocTV because even though it's a film project, I created my own documentary of the BTS while everyone else was making a film.

5/13 – 9/13

Producer/Shooter (Behind the Scenes, EPK, Stills, Director's Assistant) Dakota's Summer

Film (Feature-length) Details
5/13 – 9/13

Transitioning from BadAss 2 production secretary post directly to a creative post on Dakota's Summer my involvement was extensive. Executed union paperwork and many miscellaneous contracts involved with locations, cast, etc. before moving on to shoot Behind The Scenes for the DVD, shooting stills, and assisting the director.

3/13 – 6/13

Production Secretary (Also Assisted with casting Stunts) Bad Ass 2

Film (Feature-length) Details
3/13 – 6/13

Worked closely with Production Coordinator handling all parts of office production from vendors to actor contracts to union contracts also helped in casting of stunts

Recos

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Education

Class of '96

Georgia State University

Media and Communications

My Gear

  • Lighting Kit
  • Sony A99
  • full lens kit

Skills

  • Avid
  • Producing
  • Photography
  • Writing
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Sound
  • Cinematography
  • Lighting
  • Adobe Photoshop