Summary

I have been working in film and television for 20 years. I have extensive experience directing unscripted programming in the field conducting intvs, verite scenes and otfs. I also have a great deal of experience in network television development.

Credits

5/22 – 7/22

Showrunner Prisoner of Hope (Pilot)

iOne Digital — TV — Sierra Productions, Inc. Details
5/22 – 7/22

I was the showrunner, director and producer for this pilot - working with cast and crew in the field and overseeing post as well. This was a documentary short series about prison reform.

1/22 – 3/22

Director Robb Ortel's Art Attack (Season 1)

multiple platforms in USA and International — TV — Red Line Studios Details
1/22 – 3/22

I was the director and showrunner of 8 episodes for this documentary reality series that is similar to "Dirty Jobs." The series was licensed to a variety of networks domestically and in international territories.

1/21 – 6/21

Director That Kinda Love (Pilot)

WE tv — TV — Truly Original Productions Details
1/21 – 6/21

I produced and directed talent and crew in the field for a proof of concept / pilot for WETV about a family living in Baton Rouge. I directed verite scenes, intvs, otfs and outlined all aspects and elements of this network funded development tape.

1/17 – 1/18

Director In Bed with Simon (Season 1)

FYI — TV — Red Line Studios Details
1/17 – 1/18

I was the writer, director and showrunner for 52 episodes of this comedic romance talk show for FYI

4/16 – 4/16

Showrunner Badge of Honor (Pilot)

Sizzle Reel — TV — Red Line Studios Details
4/16 – 4/16

Created and developed a comedy travelogue series based on the Friar's Club in NYC. Attached talent, wrote proposal and deck, oversaw edit, directed AE's and researchers. Pitched tape to networks and established co-production agreements with various entities involved.

1/16 – 4/16

Director Eyes of the Mothman

Destination America — TV — Red Line Studios Details
1/16 – 4/16

Directed feature length documentary on the paranormal events surrounding a small West Virginia town. Oversaw crew in the field, conducted interviews, structured overall narrative, wrote scripts, oversaw entire project from page to screen.

3/16 – 3/16

Preditor The Wolf Pack (Pilot)

Sizzle Reel — TV — Superb Entertainment Details
3/16 – 3/16

Wrote script and created structure of sizzle tape based on a 1-page pitch document. Acted as head editor, directed AE's to pull footage. Wrote VO, created style, tone, aesthetic of development tape.

3/16 – 3/16

Preditor Airport Ambush (Pilot)

A&E — TV — Superb Entertainment Details
3/16 – 3/16

Wrote script and created structure of sizzle tape based on a 1-page pitch document. Acted as head editor, directed AE's to pull footage. Wrote VO, created style, tone, aesthetic of development tape.

Orgs

  • www.redlinestudios.net

Recos

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Education

Class of '02

School of Visual Arts

BA Screenwriting

My Gear

  • Canon C300
  • Green Screen Backdrop
  • vocal booth
  • Sound stage
  • 5D Camera Package
  • full grip and electric
  • pro tools audio suite
  • three edit suites

Skills

  • Director
  • editor
  • Producer
  • writer
  • Showrunner