Summary

Producer, Director, Editor. I began directing at MTV and most recently created branded content for the ad giant Ogilvy. As a filmmaker, I have won many festival awards for independent feature films and shorts while running my own production company.

Credits

7/16 – 2/19

Editor (Premiere Pro CC)

Staff Position — The Human Expansion Company Details
7/16 – 2/19

Photographer, Editor - various branded content for commercial campaigns and industrial use video content.

7/14 – 7/18

Camera Operator (DSLR) The Project - New Zealand

TV — Channel Three - New Zealand Details
7/14 – 7/18

Shooter for various Hollywood segments and events including Los Angeles' E3 Video Game convention, the San Jose Apple World Wide Developers Conference, and press junkets for several artists, musicians, and TV and movie stars.

7/15 – 1/18

Editor (Premiere Pro CC)

Staff Position — Ogilvy Details
7/15 – 1/18

Editing and shooting various branded content for industrial commercials and promotional videos. Clients ranged from the San Francisco Giants baseball team to Coors Brewing Company to Domtar Paper and many, many other advertising campaigns.

10/14 – 7/15

Editor Chalk It Up

Film (Feature-length) Details
10/14 – 7/15

Feature Film Editor for "Chalk It Up" available on Netflix and iTunes.

12/14 – 4/15

Editor (Premiere Pro CC) Sony Entertainment

TV — Eyelight Pictures Details
12/14 – 4/15

Editor for special documentary series about the Sony digital hacks and how it affected the employees daily lives, the company leaders and the world.

9/14 – 1/15

Editor (Premiere Pro CC)

Covered California — Advertising — Eyelight Pictures Details
9/14 – 1/15

Winner of the distinguished TELLY AWARD. Editor for two Covered California commercials featuring real stories with real people.

8/11 – 2/13

Director (Writer, Producer, Director, Editor) Starting From Scratch

Film (Feature-length) — Yellow Sun Films LLC Details
8/11 – 2/13

www.StartingFromScratchMovie.com Winner 'Best Comedy' at the Asians on Film Festival Winner 'Best Editing' at the Independent Filmmakers Showcase LA Winner 'Vanguard Award' at the Independent Filmmakers Showcase LA Honorable Mention - Best Film at the New Jersey Film Festival

6/11 – 6/12

Producer (Production Company - Film, Editing, Photography)

Staff Position — Yellow Sun Films LLC Details
6/11 – 6/12

Yellow Sun Films is an independent production company that has produced award winning feature films, short films, web series, and branded content. We provide filmmaking, editing, and photography services throughout the Los Angeles area and have catered to large corporations, feature filmmakers, individual artists, and live events in need of specialized content.

Orgs

  • SAG-AFTRA

Media

  • (Shooter) Apple World Wide Developers Conference 2018 - The Project

Recos

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Education

Class of '19

UCLA Extension

Photography
Class of '98

Rutgers College - Rutgers University

Theater Arts/ Cinema Studies/ Taekwondo
Class of '94

The Cooper Union - Outreach Program

Fine Arts - Visual Arts Program for gifted High School Seniors
Class of '94

West Windsor - Plainsboro High School South

High School Diploma - Distinguished Blue Ribbon School

My Gear

  • Canon 7D
  • Canon EF 16-35mm f4 USM lens
  • Canon EF 24-70mm 2.8L USM lens
  • Sennheiser Lav Mics
  • Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Microphone
  • Zoom H4n Digital Multitrack Recorder
  • Dracast BiFold LED lights

Skills

  • Post Production
  • Producing
  • Reality
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • voice over
  • Broadcast
  • Commercials
  • Digital Media
  • Documentaries
  • Entertainment
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Media Production
  • Music Videos
  • New Media
  • Storytelling
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Casting
  • Final Draft
  • Pre-production
  • Production
  • Screenwriting
  • Scripting
  • Theatre
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Feature Films
  • Independent Film
  • Short Films
  • Camera
  • Web Video
  • Voice Acting
  • Production Managment
  • Cinematography
  • Final Cut Studio
  • Videography
  • Dvd
  • Film Editing
  • Acting
  • Stage
  • Screenwriter
  • Facebook
  • Improvisation