Summary

Freelance writer, producer, and technical director. Recent work includes Artificial (Twitch), Critical Role, and a variety of shows for Legendary Digital Networks.

Credits

4/20 – 10/20

Co-Producer Artificial (Season 3)

TwitchTV — TV — Artificial - 96 Next Details
4/20 – 10/20

Co-producer of live, scripted, interactive sci-fi series. In charge of all remote and local tech work, including designing unique TriCaster remote setup where 90% of actors worked remotely, with 2-3 socially distanced local sets. Also was a co-writer on the season.

7/18 – 4/20

Technical Director Critical Role

TwitchTV — Digital — Critical Role Details
7/18 – 4/20

In charge of running the TriCaster as well as ensuring broadcast successfully reached platforms. Also operated remote cameras while switching. Designed flight pack for in person live events at theaters across the country.

2/13 – 2/13

First Assistant Director George Watsky - Ugly Faces

Music Video — Steel Wool Media Details
2/13 – 2/13

I oversaw the schedule, coordinated several company moves each day, and kept the crew moving in order to finish the video on time. Shot over two days, the video involved: shooting on an active airport tarmac, a child actor in one of the main rolls, a live donkey, and 20+ extras.

10/12 – 1/13

Production Coordinator (Live Action) Wondergrove (Pilot)

Internet — Digital — Big Bad Tomato Details
10/12 – 1/13

Helped develop a unique animation system using 3D characters animated and lipsynced in real time as they interacted with a real person on screen. Redesigned system and produced/directed roughly a dozen 3-minute videos to prove development concept for an interactive educational program.

2/12 – 7/12

Writer The Grind - GameRevolution.com (Season 1)

Internet — Digital — Gorilla Media Inc. Details
2/12 – 7/12

Wrote for "The Grind", a variety show featuring a weekly comedy sketch and several minutes of video game news. Ran for 18 episodes over 2 seasons. Winner: 2012 Digiday Award for Best Original Scripted Series

5/12 – 6/12

First Assistant Director (Associate Producer) Pause

Film (Feature-length) — Pigrat Productions Details
5/12 – 6/12

Organized and ran 20 person crew. Shot full length feature in 15 days. Served as AD and AP.

8/09 – 2/10

Writer (Digital) Heroes (Season 4)

NBC — TV — NBC.com Details
8/09 – 2/10

Wrote and coordinated a weekly choose-your-own-adventure set in the "Heroes" universe aka 'iStory', as well as the social networking game 'Heroes: Survival'.

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Education

Emerson College

Bachelor of Arts, Film

Dobbs Ferry

High School Regents with Distinction

Skills

  • Producing
  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • New Media
  • Storytelling
  • Writing
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Camera
  • Movie Magic
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Tricaster
  • Sketch Comedy
  • Team management
  • Movie Magic Scheduling
  • assistant directing
  • New Media Production
  • Transmedia Storytelling