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Optioned Screenwriter, produced writer/director, producer, script supervisor. Author, CASTING REVEALED: A Guide for Film Directors. Professor of Film and Theatre, retired.

Credits

7/22 – 8/22

Screenwriter (producer, director) – Climate Crisis: Cape Lookout

Ocean Fest, Lincoln City, OR — Film (Short) — Studio Schell Details
7/22 – 8/22

The criteria for this film challenge, sponsored by Lincoln City, Oregon's Ocean Fest and artist/activist John Teply, was.... a) pick a favorite stretch of the Oregon Coast, b) observe the effects of the climate crisis, and c) keep it under 5 minutes. Phew! Two seconds to spare! STOP. No more tweaking. It's done. Step away from the edit bay.

11/17 – 11/18

Director (Writer/Producer) – Sandwiched

Film (Short) — Studio Schell Details
11/17 – 11/18

Write, re-write, producer and rehearse/prepare actors for studio shoot. Manage crowd source funding campaign. Manage film festival entries. Manage budget, hire assistants and technicians. SANDWICHED has won two awards: Audience Award at Portland Underground Film Festival, May 2018, and an Award of Merit with Best Shorts Competition, December 2017.

2/18 – 3/18

Screenwriter (Copy Writer: Commercial Script) – Advertising Agency Portland, Oregon

Advertising — Studio 3 Details
2/18 – 3/18

Create production script and story boards for 1:15 commercial, new product (high tech gadget) launch. Part instructional, part scenario, product in use. Created slogan, tags.

9/17 – 10/17

Co-Director, Co-Producer – Volare by Holly Johnson

Film (Short) — Studio Schell Details
9/17 – 10/17

Casting, co-produce and direct festival short. Will broadcast on OPEN SIGNAL, community access in Portland, Oregon.

8/17 – 10/17

Writer, Director – Sandwiched by Hester Schell

Film (Short) — Studio Schell Details
8/17 – 10/17

Wrote, directed, co-produced. Also: Casting, production design. Short for festivals and public access.

4/16 – 5/16

Casting Director (Principals) – The Fare

Film (Feature-length) — Independent Producer Details
4/16 – 5/16

Standard protocol for professional auditions. Lead roles.

3/16 – 4/16

Casting Director (Principals ) – Starlight Source (Pilot)

TV — Confidential Details
3/16 – 4/16

Research, sort submissions, schedule readings, liaison with director. Standard protocol for professional casting.

9/13 – 11/15

Director (Boomer Humor Web Series)

Staff Position — Pamela Rand, Executive Producer Details
9/13 – 11/15

Write, rehearse actors and direct short comic segments for you tube Boomer Humor web series. Physical theatre "schtick" sketch comedy. Distribution through Fun Little Movies and LaughMD.com Better health with laughter.

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Orgs

  • SAG-AFTRA
  • Focal Press
  • Harvard Square Script Writers
  • HSSW
  • Portland State University
  • Routledge Press
  • Script Magazine
  • University of Utah
  • American Academy of Dramatic Arts
  • Clowns without Borders
  • Women in the Arts and Media Coalition

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: White or Caucasian
  • Gender: Woman

Media

  • Web Series: EPISODE 2: Mama's Kitchen and Beauty Secrets. WRITER, DIRECTOR, CO-PRODUCER

  • Swiss Army Man | PRODUCTION OFFICE ASSISTANT

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Education

Class of '91

University of Utah

MFA - Directing
Class of '84

Portland State University

BA - Theatre Arts
Class of '74

American Academy of Dramatic Arts

AA - Acting

My Gear

  • Shotgun Microphone
  • 7 passenger van

Skills

  • Director
  • writer
  • Casting Director
  • Research
  • Art Director
  • Scriptwriter
  • Script Supervisor
  • Comedy director
  • pre production breakdown