Production manager for feature documentary "Clearwater" by Seattle based company, Longhouse Media. Plan schedule and route for production. Scout locations, organize image releases, contact and communicate with community, lead contact person for production and also acted as lead media marketing consultant, on location photographer and assisted camera as needed.
Summary
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Credits
7/13 – 8/13
Production Manager – Clearwater
Film (Feature-length) — Longhouse Media Details
7/13 – 8/13
1/12 – 1/13
Indigenous Showcase Coordinator
Staff Position — Longhouse Media Details
1/12 – 1/13
•Coordinate and book monthly film screenings in conjunction with Northwest Film Forum as a part of Indigenous Showcase, •Collaborate with many tribal and community partners to deliver culturally relevant media materials •Manage communication among filmmakers and vendors •Conduct and maintain image releases •Assist film and grant research with development and reporting •Outreach coordination and application management for SuperFly program in partnership with SIFF •Creative and clerical support within multiple projects
1/11 – 12/12
Director – In Her Voice
Film (Feature-length) Details
1/11 – 12/12
Co-Producer, Director, Writer and Editor for short narrative "In Her Voice" Most recently screened in Nantes, France for Festival Ciné Alter'Natif 2013 Screened at 37th Annual American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco in 2012 and in 2012 TAT Capstone Film Festival in Monterey, CA.
10/12 – 10/12
Script Supervisor – I Love You, Puppet Man
Film (Feature-length) Details
10/12 – 10/12
Assisted short film production of "I Love You, Puppet Man" as script supervisor and production assistant.
4/12 – 10/12
Producer (Event) – 8 the play
Live/Special Event — The Western Stage Details
4/12 – 10/12
Lead contact and event producer for one night special reading of "8 the play" with special guest attendance, including Academy Award winner/writer Dustin Lance Black. In charge of all marketing and ticket sales, along with special arrangements and accommodations for press and guest.
4/11 – 12/11
Co-Producer – The Return
Film (Feature-length) Details
4/11 – 12/11
Co-producer for "The Return", short narrative produced at California State University Monterey Bay.
2/11 – 12/11
Producer (Writer, Stage Manager) – Festival of Storytelling
Live/Special Event Details
2/11 – 12/11
Co-writer and producer for "Festival of Storytelling", a special live performance featuring adaptations from Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation & Michahai-Wuksachi traditional oral stories. During event also worked as stage manager for two night production in Salinas, CA. Production proceeds benefitted Salinas Union High School Scholarship Fund.
6/09 – 12/11
Editor (FCP) – Chinatown: Oral Histories
Live/Special Event — California State University Monterey Bay Details
6/09 – 12/11
“Chinatown: Oral Histories”, a series of short docs, produced at California State University Monterey Bay for two exhibits at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, CA. Recorded 20+ interviews, edited into segments for museum display.
Recos
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Education
Class of '15
University of Washington
MA (in progress) Native Voices (Communications/American Indian)
Class of '11
California State University, Monterey Bay
BA in Cinematic Arts and Technology
Skills
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