Summary

I direct, shoot, and edit music visuals, commercials and social media driven content. Diligent and versatile, I challenge myself daily to evolve as a well-rounded filmmaker.

Credits

11/23 – 12/23

Director Wande - In The Light

Reach Records — Music Video Details
11/23 – 12/23

I served as the director, DP, and editor for the visual project, producing both social media visuals and a complete music video for Wande's track "In The Light."

9/23 – 9/23

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony A7S3, Insta360) Hypebeast

Showtime — Advertising — Hypebeast Details
9/23 – 9/23

DP and editor documenting the photographer creating the S6 promotional content for The Chi on Showtime.

7/23 – 7/23

Editor (FCP X) Hypebeast

New Balance — Advertising — Hypebeast Details
7/23 – 7/23

Social media edits for New Balance 'Sounds of an Icon' featuring various talents.

6/23 – 6/23

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony FX6, A7S3, Handycam) Hypebeast

Oakley — Advertising — Hypebeast Details
6/23 – 6/23

Director, DP and Editor for this social media driven reel featuring a runner wearing her Oakley's. I was tasked with creating a compelling visual storyline with the runner that is grounded in her home city.

5/23 – 5/23

Director of Photography (DP) (Sony A7S3) Hypebeast

Hulu — Advertising — Hypebeast Details
5/23 – 5/23

DP and Editor for this social media driven reel documenting an artist as he moves through his busy day while keeping up with the live game on Hulu. Was tasked with crafting visuals in 4 different locations and tying them together in post.

4/23 – 4/23

Director of Photography (DP) Hypebeast

Don Julio — Advertising — Hypebeast Details
4/23 – 4/23

DP and editor for a social media reel where DJ MOS talks about his process and being apart of the 1942 Crew.

3/23 – 3/23

Director Wande - Winning

Reach Records — Music Video Details
3/23 – 3/23

I was the director, DP and editor for this visual project. We were tasked with adapting the artist's popular Bible Characters 'Roll Call' Tiktok trend into a music video for her newest single "Winning".

2/23 – 2/23

Director of Photography (DP) Hypebeast

Michelob Ultra — Advertising — Hypebeast Details
2/23 – 2/23

DP and Editor covering a Michelob Ultra event featuring the premiere of Netflix show 'Full Swing'

Media

  • Tres Gen x Marcus Smart

  • RUNSY x OAKLEY

Recos

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Education

Class of '14

University of Central Florida

Film

My Gear

  • DJI Phantom 4 Pro
  • Aputure 300D
  • Easyrig minimax
  • Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8
  • Sony a7S III
  • Aputure nova p300c
  • Sony FX6
  • Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM
  • Aputure Amaran 200x
  • Aputure 600X
  • Sony 16-35mm GM f/2.8
  • Sigma 24 - 70mm f/2.8
  • Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM
  • Sony 50mm GM f/1.2
  • Voigtlander 65mm f/2
  • Sony 135mm GM f/1.8
  • Mars M1 Monitor
  • Mavic 3 MIni

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere
  • Apple Motion
  • Final Cut Pro X
  • Scenechronize
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Celtx
  • Canon
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • glidecam
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Showbiz
  • 3 Axis Gimbal Operator
  • Macintosh & Windows Platforms
  • Micro-Four Thirds System
  • Sony Lavalier Mics
  • Various Professional Cameras