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Summary

Message

I am a skilled and passionate screenwriter, director, and producer who is an avid story teller. I also love to act and compose music. Nothing makes me happier than working with other passionate, talented people to tell a story.

Credits

8/13 – 8/13

Casting Director (Staff Writer, Producer) – LadyKillers, Incorporated

Film (Feature-length) — Chris Gallego Details
8/13 – 8/13

I served as a Casting Director, Staff Writer, and Producer to the Director, Chris Gallego for his television pilot. Helped run the audition process for the film.

6/13 – 7/13

Casting Director (Producer, Composer, Choreographer) – Revolution

Film (Feature-length) — Slumberlund Details
6/13 – 7/13

I searched for and auditioned four Pointe Ballerinas in their early teens to star in this silent Indie Film. I found the dancers through Tempe Dance Academy in Arizona. In addition, I composed an original score for the film, as well as served as Producer and Co-Choreographer.

10/12 – 11/12

Director (Writer, Lead (Charlie Chaplin), Producer, Cinematographer, Editor) – A Day at The Ice Cream Parlor

Film (Feature-length) — A&N Productions Details
10/12 – 11/12

I wrote, produced, and directed this short film based on Charlie Chaplin. I starred as Charlie Chaplin.

6/11 – 7/11

Director (Screenwriter, Casting Director, Cinematographer, Composer) – Armature

Film (Feature-length) — University of Southern California (USC) Details
6/11 – 7/11

I worked as a writer, director, cinematographer, composer, and casting director on this short film I made at the University of Southern California.

6/11 – 7/11

Director (Producer, Writer, Composer, Casting Director) – Memos

Film (Feature-length) — University of Southern California (USC) Details
6/11 – 7/11

This was my first film, at the age of seventeen. I worked as writer, director, producer, composer, and casting director on this short film at the University of Southern California.

Orgs

  • Women of Color Unite (WOCU)

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Education

Class of '16

Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University

Pre-Medical and BFA - Digital Culture (Film & Music)
Class of '11

University of Southern California

Summer Film Program