Summary

Documentary Director, Producer, Shooter. I have over ten years of experience producing a wide variety of documentaries for networks including PBS, National Geographic and Discovery Channel. I also have a Sony a7sII camera package.

Credits

2/15 – 12/17

Co-Producer The Doctor War

PBS — TV — Kate McMahon Productions Details
2/15 – 12/17

Co-producing a documentary about the changing landscape of healthcare today from the doctor's perspective. Responsible for researching and crafting the story and field producing segments. Distributed by PBS.

8/15 – 9/15

Producer PBS Pledge Drive

PBS — Live/Special Event — Oregon Public Television Details
8/15 – 9/15

Produced and oversaw graphics, talent, crew, scripting and all elements of live pledge drive.

1/14 – 12/14

Producer Riot Games Branded Content Project

Digital — Public Record Details
1/14 – 12/14

See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVijgcPQIXE Developed story beats, found and cast internet game players from around the world. Line produced the shoots, keeping within our budget as well as planning the logistics of complex international production in Brazil, South Korea, and Egypt. http://www.thepublicrecord.tv/

4/13 – 4/14

Director Various Projects across brands, nonprofits, and news organizations

Various — Digital — Alita Films Details
4/13 – 4/14

I’m the founder and filmmaker at Alita Films, a documentary production company. As a nonfiction visual storyteller, I create long and short-form videos for a wide variety of brands, nonprofits, and news organizations. I’m always looking to tell true stories in new ways, from previously untold perspectives. I direct, produce, shoot and edit. Clients include: Bank of America, GE, Pinterest, lululemon, Pew Charitable Trusts, among many others.

8/13 – 9/13

Field Producer Design Studios London

Microsoft — Advertising Details
8/13 – 9/13

Coordinated photography shoot at various locations around Brooklyn and New York City http://www.wearedesignstudio.com/works/windows-phone-8-global-photoshoot/

4/13 – 6/13

Associate Producer (Graphics Producer) Skywire Live with Nik Wallenda

Discovery — TV — NBC Universal Details
4/13 – 6/13

Pre-produced packages for air during the live show about Nik Wallenda's life as a tightrope walker and his family history. Responsible for delivering graphics package. http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/skywire-live-with-nik-wallenda/videos/nik-wallendas-first-steps-above-the-grand-canyon.htm

6/12 – 8/12

Director (Field Producer) Off The Hook Extreme Catches (Season 1)

Animal Planet — TV — Part 2 Pictures Details
6/12 – 8/12

Directed crew as we filmed the hunt for the elusive blue fin tuna on the Cape Cod seas. Responsible for planning scenes and executing production safely. "Off the Hook" is a reality tv requring a sense of humor and an understanding of story. http://www.animalplanet.ca/showpage.aspx?sid=50448

6/11 – 6/12

Director (Producer, DP, Writer) Waiting for John

Film (Feature-length) — Alita Films Details
6/11 – 6/12

"Waiting for John" is a feature length documentary I directed and shot about an extraordinary religion called a cargo cult found on a remote island in the South Pacific. The film had its World Premiere at Hawaii International Film Festival and aired on PBS in Pacific Heartbeat series. www.waitingforjohndoc.com

Media

  • Why Are So Many Starfish Dying?

  • She Dances With 10,000 Bees on Her Body

Recos

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Education

Class of '04

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science in Radio/TV/Film

New York University Continuing Studies Program

Film Studies London Program, United Nations Geneva Program

My Gear

  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • Audio Package (shotgun and wireless mic with zoom recorder)
  • Canon Lenses (70-200mm 25-105mm 16-35mm)
  • Tripod and handheld rig

Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Casting
  • Shooting
  • Story Development
  • Final Cut Pro 7 Editing
  • International Production Logistics
  • Final Cut Pro 7 Edit Suite