Summary

With a BA in Cinematic Arts and Technology from California State University Monterey Bay, I am most adamant about directing. I have been told that my enthusiasm and energy is contagious. I am also an avid screen writer, editor, and visual effects artist.

Credits

3/12 – 7/14

Director (Editor, screen writer, visual effects artist) Automotive Eden

Film (Short) — Melrose Media International Details
3/12 – 7/14

Working under producer Ron Harrison, our team collaborated on making this promotional documentary short promoting the Western Automotive Journalist's annual event Media Days.

4/14 – 6/14

Director (Visual effects editor) Sam Molmud - genetic

Music Video — 242 Media Details
4/14 – 6/14

I directed, animated, edited found footage, and completed the finished product of this music video for upcoming slap bassist Sam Molmud's new single "Genetic". Video can be found here: https://vimeo.com/99708247

1/14 – 4/14

Director (Post production supervisor) WAJ Media Days

Live/Special Event — Western Automotive Journalists Details
1/14 – 4/14

We prepared for the event creating commercial screeners, involving commercials for manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, and KIA, using Adobe Premier and After Effects. I directed coverage of the event, shot on location at the Monterey Hyatt , the Quail Lodge, and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

10/13 – 11/13

Editor (Final Cut Pro) Melrose Media International

MEtv — Advertising — KYMB TV Details
10/13 – 11/13

I assisted in writing the script, then edited together the allotted footage. I also designed the end title in Adobe After Effects. The finished product can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/79256044

7/13 – 9/13

Director (Post production supervisor) WAJ Future Cards Future Technology Symposium

Live/Special Event — Western Automotive Journalists Details
7/13 – 9/13

We prepared for the event creating a video screener of commercials collected from automotive manufacturers like KIA, Ford, GM, Mitsubishi, Fiat, and Volkswagen, using Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects. Then I directed the coverage of the event on location at Club Auto Sport in San Jose, CA.

9/12 – 3/13

Director (Writer, Editor, Visual effects supervisor) The Son

Digital — 242 Media Details
9/12 – 3/13

We began the project in post in september 2012, I wrote the screen play and acted as producer until I recruited one. We shot the film in San Francisco in March under my direction, then I edited the film together. The finished product can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/68730730

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Education

Class of '13

California State University Monterey Bay

Cinematic Arts and Technology

My Gear

  • Macbook Pro
  • Panasonic HD AVCCAM

Skills

  • Avid
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Final Cut Pro 7
  • Camera Operation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Visual Effects
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Mac Savvy
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Type 70 wpm
  • Adobe Premier
  • Screen Writing
  • Personal Assisting
  • Gaffer (Kino Flo ARI and Lowel)
  • PA/Running
  • Secretarial/Admin