Summary

A Duke University graduate with student film experience, I am looking to get started in formal production.

Credits

9/17 – 5/18

Director Coming Sept. Oct. Nov.

Film (Short) Details
9/17 – 5/18

Wrote, directed, researched archival footage, and edited short film for my final student film, which received an AMI Student Jury Award as well as the Best Picture Award at the Duke University Independent Film Festival.

9/16 – 6/17

Production Coordinator Moogfest

Live/Special Event — Moogfest Inc. (Triangle Projects) Details
9/16 – 6/17

- Responsible for selecting and representing the needs of the artist for an innovative virtual-reality exhibit, that allowed audiences to experience a live performance from different perspectives. - Produced and edited all videos for the project, while managing a 5,000 dollar budget and invoices for equipment purchases, performance fee, and venue rental.

3/17 – 3/17

First Assistant Director Ten Thousand Others

Film (Short) Details
3/17 – 3/17

Served as first assistant director on award-winning capstone project, Ten Thousand Others, ensuring a smooth workflow and adherence to the schedule.

9/16 – 11/16

Director Chronicle of a Pink Hairbush

Film (Short) Details
9/16 – 11/16

Filmed a short documentary inspired by the 1961 film, Chronicle of a Summer.

2/16 – 5/16

Director The Bridge Promotional Video

Film (Short) Details
2/16 – 5/16

Worked as director and executive producer on short film promoting the launch of thebridgeis.com, a content site geared towards Black and Latina women.

3/16 – 3/16

Production Assistant Switch

Film (Short) — Freewater Productions (Duke University) Details
3/16 – 3/16

Worked as production assistant on short film, Switch (2016).

1/16 – 1/16

Grip Youth Music Video - Out of the Blue

Film (Short) Details
1/16 – 1/16

Worked as a grip on the music video for award-winning acapella group, Out of the Blue.

Orgs

  • Brown Girls Doc Mafia
  • Hue You Know
  • Women of Color Unite (WOCU)

Recos

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Education

Class of '18

Duke University

English, Film

Skills

  • Final Cut Pro
  • Social Media
  • Writing
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe Photoshop