Summary

I'm a writer/director and recent graduate of USC's School of Cinematic Arts who loves to collaborate. My hope is to continue to make impactful, meaningful, and entertaining content for the web, TV, and cinema.

Credits

1/15 – 5/16

Director (Writer) Amelia's Closet

Film (Short) — University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts Details
1/15 – 5/16

(Writer) Wrote and refined the 16 page script. Incorporated notes and feedback with quick turnaround. (Director) Worked with casting director to find the lead. Interviewed and hired department heads. Scheduled and conducted production meetings. Prepped with department heads with location visits, storyboards, overheads, and shot lists. Conducted rehearsals with talent. Effectively communicated with different departments about project vision as a whole and for their specific department. (Funding/Promotion) Created promotional materials for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Managed Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign Designed Look Book and website for the project. (Casting) Contacted and followed up with agents, managers, and talent to secure a "name" for the project. Managed casting by writing and posting Breakdowns on LACasting and Breakdown Express, conducting casting sessions, and offering roles. Film was nominated for a Student Academy Award

2/16 – 3/16

Director (Writer) Good Night Quinn

Film (Short) — University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts Details
2/16 – 3/16

Wrote and Directed a short film that was shot entirely as oner or long take.

11/15 – 11/15

Producer Super Gay (Pilot)

Vimeo — Digital Details
11/15 – 11/15

Managed casting by writing and posting Breakdowns on LACasting and Breakdown Express, conducting casting sessions, and offering roles. Hired production and post production personnel Created production budget in Movie Magic Budgeting created production schedule in Movie Magic Scheduling Procured and managed meals and craft services.

10/15 – 11/15

Sound Recordist The Lonely Princess

Film (Short) Details
10/15 – 11/15

Operated the boom microphone and sound mixer to record production sound.

9/14 – 12/14

Sound Recordist (Sound Designer) Stairways

Film (Short) — University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts Details
9/14 – 12/14

Operated boom microphone and lavalier microphones Rigged plant microphones on set Edited sound effects, backgrounds, and dialog Performed and edited foley recording Conducted ADR session Mixed 5.1 soundtrack in ProTools

10/14 – 11/14

Script Supervisor The House Guest

Film (Short) — University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts Details
10/14 – 11/14

Maintained scene shots daily logs, recorded director comments and camera settings, transmitted data to the postproduction team, and maintained scene consistency

8/14 – 11/14

Intern The Hunting Ground

Film (Feature-length) — Chain Camera Pictures Details
8/14 – 11/14

Supported office manager in daily functions of a production office and clerical duties. Conducted research to find potential interviewees, archival footage, and story lines. Provided in depth notes during early cuts of the film. Assisted on set with camera department and producing team.

1/14 – 5/14

Director (Writer) Micah

Film (Short) — University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts Details
1/14 – 5/14

I wrote and directed this short film. I also sound designed the film in ProTools

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Education

Class of '16

USC School of Cinematic Arts

Film & TV Production MFA
Class of '13

University of the Pacific

Communication, BA