Summary

Experienced media developer with proficiency in "above the line" responsibilities. Looking to establish a more professional collaborative career and network. Aspirations in Television and Film as a writer/director/producer.

Credits

11/10 – 1/14

Executive Producer (EP) (Writer / Director) Artistic Savant

Film (Feature-length) — Media MVP Details
11/10 – 1/14

For four years I documented the struggles of an ex-industry matte painter who left his career at ILM to pursue his dreams as a painter / sculptor. I was the only crew member. The film is currently being prepared for a festival run with a debut at Festival De Cannes.

8/13 – 8/13

Director (Writer / Producer) Living Unemployed (Pilot)

YouTube — Digital — Media MVP Details
8/13 – 8/13

Worked closely writing with talent in order to achieve an improvised, no budget sitcom. The project was conceived, written, filmed, edited and distributed for viewing in five days.

7/13 – 7/13

Producer Green Light

Details
7/13 – 7/13

Organized and delegated team. Foley artist. Corrected color. Green Light Teaser from greenlightmovie on Vimeo.

6/13 – 6/13

Editor (FCP) Media-MVP Reel

Internet — Media-MVP Details
6/13 – 6/13

Logging and cutting footage. Sound and color corrections. Implemented titles, transitions and CG/FX.

3/13 – 3/13

Editor (FCP) Artistic Savant Trailer

Film (Feature-length) — Media-MVP Details
3/13 – 3/13

Logged footage, chose specific story relevant scenarios and dialogue and cut them into a four minute pitch/trailer. Created Titles and negotiated rights for music track.

1/13 – 1/13

Editor (FCP) Robbie Burns Day at the Daily Pint

YouTube — Live/Special Event — Media-MVP Details
1/13 – 1/13

One man show. Negotiated shooting terms and content to be captured then filmed, edited and hosted the product on Youtube.

12/12 – 1/13

Editor (ADOBE Premiere / FCP) Koality Embroidery Ad

YouTube — Media-MVP Details
12/12 – 1/13

Management of production, principal photography, directing, editing, and video hosting.

11/12 – 11/12

Editor (Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor) MSBL Promo

YouTube — Media-MVP Details
11/12 – 11/12

Management of production, principal photography, directing, editing, and video hosting.

Recos

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Education

Class of '13

Dov Simens Film School for Writers

Certificate of Completion
Class of '13

Dov Simens Film School for Producers

Certificate of Completion
Class of '13

YOUTUBE Creators Academy

Certificate of Completion
Class of '12

California State university Northridge

Bachelors in CTVA - Screenwriting
Class of '03

Rim of the World High School

GED