Summary

Associates Degree in Cinematography and Founder of Girls Aren't Funny Productions. Experience with: features, pilots, short films, sizzle reels, commercials, music videos, sketch comedy, documentaries, weddings and web content. Exceptional work ethic.

Credits

5/16 – 5/16

First Assistant Director Cracked-After Hours

Cracked — Digital — Demand Media Details
5/16 – 5/16

Created a call sheet and distributed to all cast and crew, produced and adhered to a tight shooting schedule, kept track of all cast, crew and extras, maintained order and safety onset, communicated and collaborated with the Producers and Director, wrapped ahead of schedule.

1/16 – 2/16

Editor (Adobe Premiere ) ARENA

Live/Special Event — ARENA Dance Company Details
1/16 – 2/16

Compiled clips from the company's various dance performances and created a reel that was shown to potential investors for grant money. Added new music to accommodate the gaps in footage, ensuring seamlessness. Formatted and compressed both SD and HD footage, using clips that spanned two decades. Added music and titles.

12/15 – 12/15

Director None

Pizza Luce — Advertising — Girls Aren't Funny Productions Details
12/15 – 12/15

Completed a script, shot list and shooting schedule. Held read throughs for cast and gave feedback. Directed talent onset wile also acting as Cinematographer.

12/15 – 12/15

Cinematographer (Canon T3i with prime Cine lenses) None

Pizza Luce — Advertising — Girls Aren't Funny Productions Details
12/15 – 12/15

Followed shot list, adding style and composition to the narrative using a T3i with prime Cine lenses. Lit the scene and acted as my own Grip/Gaffer. Utilized a slider/pans/tilts to enhance the story. Acted as my own first and second AC.

12/15 – 12/15

Editor (Adobe Premiere ) None

Pizza Luce — Advertising — Girls Aren't Funny Productions Details
12/15 – 12/15

Organized, logged and synched DSLR media and imported into Adobe Premiere CC. Cut a three minute promotional video for Pizza Luce gift cards, adding sound design, color correction and titles. Delivered to the client within a tight two week deadline, start to finish.

12/15 – 12/15

Producer None

Pizza Luce — Advertising — Girls Aren't Funny Productions Details
12/15 – 12/15

Secured all locations, cast and crew. Compiled appropriate paperwork and signed releases. Acquired all necessary props, costumes and set dressing. Created a shot list and shooting schedule. Acted as Producer, Cinematographer, Art Department, Director and Editor. Delivered a custom gift card promotion for the client from start to finish in a tight, two week timeline.

10/15 – 11/15

Assistant Editor (Adobe Premiere ) Twin Cities

Film (Feature-length) — 355 Productions Details
10/15 – 11/15

Synched RED footage with audio clips, using Adobe Premiere CC.

8/15 – 8/15

Assistant Camera (AC) (RED Epic ) Rules of the Dojo

Digital — Little Tree Films Details
8/15 – 8/15

Built camera at start of day, maintained gear, ensured that batteries were charged and on hand, switched out lenses, pulled focus, slated, relocated camera gear to several positions, broke down camera at end of day, accounted for all camera gear and accessories.

Recos

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Education

Class of '12

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Associates of Science Degree-Cinematography
Class of '08

Introduction to Filmmaking

IFP
Class of '03

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts Degree-Sociology

My Gear

  • Tripod
  • Canon Rebel
  • XLRs
  • cine lenses
  • rhode mic
  • Linco softbox kit
  • Zoom H4n Digital Multitrack Recorder

Skills

  • Post Production
  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Commercials
  • Documentaries
  • Entertainment
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Final Draft
  • Screenwriting
  • Comedy
  • Feature Films
  • Short Films
  • Camera
  • Cinematography
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Lighting
  • Sound Design
  • Acting
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Improvisational Comedy
  • Location Sound