Summary

Summarizing myself briefly, I am a fervent and die-hard filmmaker, with a heart in video editing, and a talent for seeing the world in a light that others may not see it. I hold respect and professionalism to the highest degree and love to create!

Credits

12/17 – 12/18

Editor (Petit Four Films - Adobe Premiere CC 2018) Wedding Film Trailer

Film (Short) — Petit Four Films Details
12/17 – 12/18

-Transcode and log footage from 2-3 camera setups (prep, wedding ceremony, post-ceremony, and reception) -Sync external audio for dialogue and/or v.o. portions -Compile and edit footage into a "film trailer" deliverable covering the entire event -Color grade accordingly

7/18 – 9/18

Producer (DESORA, Inc. Website Launch )

Staff Position — Independent Contractor Details
7/18 – 9/18

-Produce a commercial as well as three (3) short-form deliverables for the launch of DESORA's new website -Scout locations and block talent -Coordinate travel logistics and negotiate SOWs and NDAs -Handle budgets and coordinate with the website design team to ensure all assets are delivered in the correct format -Edited and color-graded the final commercial as well as two (2) cinemagraphs

6/18 – 6/18

Production Assistant (Macy's Docuseries )

Staff Position — Macy's Satellite Network Details
6/18 – 6/18

-Assist camera team with framing and blocking -Load-in and load-out -Assist production with general day-to-day duties such as wiring, carrying equipment, setting up monitors, basic gaffing, etc. -Interact with Macy's executives and tend to any ad hoc needs on set

2/18 – 3/18

Preditor (PRIMARK February Trailer and Fashion Week Coverage ) PRIMARK

Facebook Live — Digital — Independent Contractor Details
2/18 – 3/18

-Work with the Primark liaison to scope out both a short teaser as well as an extended trailer to cover behind-the-scenes at New York Fashion week, along with a preparation day for the shows at Primark's Staten Island location -Shoot onsite to cover fashion shows for Gemma Hoi and Lavanya Coodly -Edit a teaser video in a 3-day turnaround -Edit an extended trailer with a 4-day turnaround (including sourcing royalty free music and color grading)

12/17 – 12/17

Videographer (Videographer + Editor ) Refinery29

Facebook Live — Digital — Refinery29 Details
12/17 – 12/17

-Film Instagram Influencer showcasing the Refinery29 winter line -Edit in a 5-day turnaround including music sourcing and color grading

1/15 – 7/17

Line Producer (Hungryland ) Hungryland - Proof of Concept

Film (Feature-length) — Independent Contractor Details
1/15 – 7/17

-Co-writeer and line producer of the proof-of-concept film, Hungryland -Manage a set of 75 cast and crew -Source budget and manage the crowdfunding initiative -Meet and pitch sponsors, donors, and investors -Source production crew (camera operators from Michigan, editing team from Texas, special effects and make-up in Florida, talent from CA and FL) -Manage the hiring of unit director, stunt team, make-up department, special effects, craft services, production assistants, and assistant producers -Assist with sourcing distribution outlets in 2018 and marketing

Media

  • The first of 2018!

  • 2 Models, 1 Gig Ft. Garrett Swann and David Hand

Recos

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Education

Class of '16

Harvard

B.A. in Psychology; Coursework in Nonfiction and Narrative Film

My Gear

  • Sony a7R II
  • Macbook Pro
  • Tripod
  • LED Lighting
  • Camera Lens 85mm
  • 50mm f/1.8
  • Zhiyun Crane 2 Gimbal
  • On-Camera Mic
  • Table-top tripod

Skills

  • Producing
  • AVID Media Composer
  • Directing
  • Photography
  • Budgeting
  • Production Management
  • Videography
  • FCPX
  • Location Scouting
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Fashion Photography
  • Editorial Photography
  • Sales Pitching
  • Video Editing (Adobe CC 2018