Summary

I'm a Production Designer and Art Director with my eye on trending aesthetics and technology as they rapidly progress in the ravenous and powerfully evolving digital age. It is my love for storytelling and writing, which has shaped my technique and craft.

Credits

10/14 – 11/14

Production Designer Workplace Romance

Film (Short) — Dominik Waldstätten films Details
10/14 – 11/14

Design and oversee Art and Wardrobe Departments. Manifestation of vision through styling and control of all colors and textures in mis en scene.

6/14 – 8/14

Art Department Coordinator Hunting Season (Season 2)

Internet — TV — HS2 Productions, LLC Details
6/14 – 8/14

Managed acquisition, storage, transportation and categorization of all materials of the art department. Fine art handling.

5/13 – 5/14

Associate Producer (Prop Assistant, Transportation Coordinator) Branded Entertainment

Aetna, Benefiber, Walmart, Oxytrol — Advertising — Meredith Video Studios Details
5/13 – 5/14

Assisted in all aspects of pre-production and coordinated production. Booked car service and travel for talent and out of town crew. Assembled Client Decks and look books. Built schedule and call sheets. Processed crew paperwork and booking.

1/14 – 1/14

Production Designer (Costumer) Tiny Warriors

Film (Feature-length) — Jono Chanin, Indie, NYU Film Grad Details
1/14 – 1/14

Maintained 1995 era in the film's set design and costume stylings. Built a classic couch cushion/pillow fort using era dressings and props. Aged and distressed costumes and props. Customized wardrobe garments with patches and local New Jersey soccer team paraphernalia.

11/13 – 12/13

Production Designer (Costumer) Home Range

Film (Feature-length) — Natalia Kaniasty, Indie, NYU Grad Details
11/13 – 12/13

Established and executed look, color scheme, mode and feel of set and costumes. Created, managed budget for both art and costume departments. Maintained persistent Western Pennsylvania aesthetic. Created lead character's bedroom from a junk-room attic, dressed a small town bar in 360 for a complex scene involving dozens of extras.

11/13 – 11/13

Production Designer (Costumer) Storge

Film (Feature-length) — Alik Barsoumian, Indie, NYU Grad Film Details
11/13 – 11/13

Established and executed look, color scheme, mode and feel of set and costumes. Created, managed budget for both art and costume departments. Built a fully functional tire swing.

8/13 – 11/13

Associate Producer (Field Producer, Director) The Better Show (Season 2)

Hallmark — TV — Meredith Video Studios Details
8/13 – 11/13

Directed Talent, Coordinated with TV station affiliates in select cities, event coordinators, private locations, client reps, booked talent and crew, wrote/edited scripts, oversaw all aspects of production locally in NYC and in the field. Drove the "License to Spill" Tour Van between 9 West Coast cities.

7/13 – 7/13

Director (Production Coordinator) Meredith LeVande - Rhymin' Train

Music Video — Monkey Monkey Music Details
7/13 – 7/13

Directing Talent (artist) and additional talent (children age 4-7) on location in New York City. Executed vision consistent with the wishes and standards of the artist, LeVande. Oversaw all aspects of production. Production design. Shot for post-production composited animation.

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Education

Class of '11

Art Institute of Portland

BFA Film

My Gear

  • Expendables
  • Impact Driver
  • Basic Tools

Skills

  • Video Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Sound Editing
  • Painter (Acrylic)
  • Painter (Interior)
  • Painter (Oil)