Summary

I enjoy writing and watching comedy films. I am currently in Los Angeles working on a treatment for a project of passion.

Credits

5/13 – 6/13

Gaffer Hollywood Canceled (Pilot)

Internet — Digital Details
5/13 – 6/13

Helped move lights and helped Director of Photography achieve desired look.

4/13 – 5/13

Key Grip Dead Radio

Film (Feature-length) Details
4/13 – 5/13

Acted and gripped in short about a possessed radio.

2/13 – 5/13

Director of Photography (DP) (Arriflex SRII) Tito the Magnificent

Film (Feature-length) Details
2/13 – 5/13

Conducted grips and camera assist to achieve proper exposure. Worked with director to help cary out his vision. Offered creative input in shot design. Drew storyboards and wrote shot list.

3/13 – 4/13

Key Grip Gone Squatchin'

Film (Feature-length) Details
3/13 – 4/13

Moved lights according to DP and director's vision. Carried equipment and kept in constant communication with DP.

11/12 – 12/12

Writer Tooken

YouTube — Digital Details
11/12 – 12/12

Collaborated with another writer to create a movie with strong humor. Helped on set with camera and lights.

9/12 – 12/12

Director of Photography (DP) (Arri BL) Algoraphobia

Film (Feature-length) Details
9/12 – 12/12

Drew storyboards and wrote shot lists. Conducted grips to set up the right lights for the job. Worked with director to carry out her vision. Monitored and kept safe 400 feet of film stock.

6/12 – 12/12

Director Toasted!

Film (Feature-length) Details
6/12 – 12/12

Wrote, directed, and edited my senior thesis. Conducted a crew of 20 people over the course of a month. Worked with actors and DP to get the right feel for the movie. Worked with composer to get the right sound.

10/12 – 11/12

Production Assistant Play Nice

Film (Feature-length) Details
10/12 – 11/12

Helped art department with props and craft services.

Media

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Education

Class of '13

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Arts