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Ryan Kaercher

Los Angeles, CA

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I am a visual storyteller. Film production is my passion. I love what I do and continue to learn something new every day. My work can be viewed at www.ryankaercher.com

Credits

2/23 – 4/23

Production Designer – Gunner

Film (Feature-length)

2/23 – 4/23

12/22 – 1/23

Production Designer – Darkness of Man

Film (Feature-length)

12/22 – 1/23

10/22 – 10/22

Production Designer – IMC FILM PRODUCTION

Olivia & Co. — Advertising — IMC FILM PRODUCTION

10/22 – 10/22

Production Designer – American Story Project - Joe Ricketts

YouTube — Digital — 1895 Films

10/22 – 10/22

9/22 – 9/22

Production Designer – Shein

Luvelette — Advertising

9/22 – 9/22

7/22 – 7/22

Production Designer – Myth of the Zodiac (Season 1)

peacock — TV — Texas Crew Productions

7/22 – 7/22

4/22 – 5/22

Production Designer – Mort in Sherman Oaks

Universal Pictures — Film (Feature-length) — MISO Films LLC

4/22 – 5/22

3/22 – 4/22

Production Designer – The Stranger

Film (Feature-length) — Hybrid Entertainment

3/22 – 4/22

1/22 – 1/22

Production Designer – The Cannibals (Pilot)

Digital — Man Eater Productions

1/22 – 1/22

11/21 – 11/21

Production Designer (Additional Photography) – The 12th Victim

Showtime — TV — Tremolo Productions

11/21 – 11/21

10/21 – 11/21

Production Designer – Hanuman

Film (Feature-length)

10/21 – 11/21

6/21 – 8/21

Production Designer – Shock Docs - Aliens

Travel — TV — 1895 Films

6/21 – 8/21

7/21 – 7/21

Art Director – Fred and Farid

Ladder — Advertising

7/21 – 7/21

6/21 – 6/21

Art Director – Sherry Matthews Group

Texas Dept. Of Health and State Services - Vaccines — Advertising — Beef and Pie Productions, Inc.

6/21 – 6/21

4/21 – 5/21

Production Designer – White Elephant

Film (Feature-length) — Yale Productions

4/21 – 5/21

3/21 – 3/21

Production Designer (Los Angeles reshoots) – Blackout

Film (Feature-length) — Patriot Pictures, LLC

3/21 – 3/21

7/20 – 8/20

Production Designer – Hell Hath No Fury

Film (Feature-length) — Signature Entertainment, Inc

7/20 – 8/20

5/20 – 7/20

Production Designer – Shock Docs - Horror films

Travel — TV — 1895 Films

5/20 – 7/20

1/20 – 7/20

Production Designer – The Lab Report (Season 3)

Generation Genius — Digital — Generation Genius, Inc.

1/20 – 7/20

10/19 – 4/20

Art Director – Death in Texas

Film (Feature-length) — DIT LLC

10/19 – 4/20

2/20 – 3/20

Art Director – Favor

Favor — Advertising — Beef and Pie Productions, Inc.

2/20 – 3/20

12/19 – 12/19

Art Director – The Via Agency

Arm & Hammer — Advertising — AMD films

12/19 – 12/19

Art Director – The Tombras Group

MasterBuilt — Advertising — Beef and Pie Productions, Inc.

12/19 – 12/19

9/19 – 10/19

Production Designer – Paradise P.D. (Season 2)

Netflix — TV — Bento Box Entertainment Details

9/19 – 10/19

I was the production designer on a scene where they needed a live-action set to match their animated shot.

7/19 – 9/19

Production Designer – The Debt Collector 2

Film (Feature-length) — Bleiberg Entertainment

7/19 – 9/19

5/19 – 7/19

Art Director – Devour

Film (Feature-length) — Martini Films

5/19 – 7/19

2/19 – 3/19

Production Designer – The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders

Lifetime — TV — Hybrid Entertainment

2/19 – 3/19

9/18 – 10/18

Production Designer – The Assent

Film (Feature-length) — Blieberg Entertainment

9/18 – 10/18

6/18 – 8/18

Production Designer – Jingle Belle

Lifetime — TV — Hybrid Entertainment

6/18 – 8/18

3/18 – 5/18

Production Designer – El Cucuy: The Boogeyman

SyFy — TV — Hybrid Entertainment

3/18 – 5/18

12/17 – 12/17

Production Designer – SPILL IT (Season 1)

Refinery29 — Digital — Refinery29

12/17 – 12/17

11/17 – 11/17

Production Designer – The Ugly Christmas Sweater

Lifetime — TV — Hybrid

11/17 – 11/17

10/17 – 10/17

Production Designer (LA unit) – Triple Threat

Film (Feature-length) — Arclight Films Details

10/17 – 10/17

The film was shot in Thailand I only production designed the pickups and re-shoots shot in Los Angeles.

9/17 – 10/17

Production Designer – The Mercenary

Film (Feature-length) — WAR DOG Productions

9/17 – 10/17

8/17 – 8/17

Production Designer – Bullpen Integrated Marketing

Survey Monkey — Advertising — Fallout Entertainment Details

8/17 – 8/17

We did 3 Comedic spots for Survey Monkey.

7/17 – 8/17

Production Designer – The Debt Collector

Film (Feature-length) — Mulholland Productions Inc.

7/17 – 8/17

5/17 – 6/17

Production Designer – The Sandman

Film (Feature-length) — Mullholland Productions

5/17 – 6/17

4/17 – 4/17

Production Designer – Apl.de.ap, feat.Will.i.am, French Montana and India - Hot Damn

Music Video — Elsewhere Studios

4/17 – 4/17

3/17 – 4/17

Production Designer – The Wrong Crush

TV — Mountain Rose Entertainment

3/17 – 4/17

3/17 – 3/17

Production Designer – The Wrong Neighbor

TV — Mountain Rose Entertainment

3/17 – 3/17

2/17 – 2/17

Production Designer – Ninja Sex Party - Pour Some Sugar on Me

Music Video — Guise Creative

2/17 – 2/17

1/17 – 2/17

Production Designer (LA unit) – Accident Man

Film (Feature-length) — Cho Man Ro Inc Details

1/17 – 2/17

I was brought on to handle the production design for 2 days of pickups in Los Angeles on the film starring Scott Adkins that was shot in the UK last year.

1/17 – 1/17

Art Director – The Nobodies - Season 1 Promo (Season 1)

TV Land — TV — Hudson Street Productions Details

1/17 – 1/17

We created a high end lobby, elevator, talent trailer, and production office/writer's room sets for the new comedy series promo.

12/16 – 12/16

Director

VTail - Primo — Advertising

12/16 – 12/16

10/16 – 11/16

Production Designer – Tales from the Crib

Film (Feature-length)

10/16 – 11/16

9/16 – 10/16

Director (Director of Photography, Editor)

Advertising

9/16 – 10/16

9/16 – 9/16

Production Designer – Throwing Shade: Promo (Season 1)

TV Land — TV — Viacom Productions

9/16 – 9/16

Production Designer – Spencer Ludwig - Diggy

Music Video — Belle Benne

9/16 – 9/16

8/16 – 9/16

Production Designer – A Husband for Christmas

ION — TV — A Mountain Road

8/16 – 9/16

8/16 – 8/16

Camera Operator – Short on Shorts (Season 3)

YouTube — Digital — Collaborator Details

8/16 – 8/16

I was A Camera Operator for season 3 of the the collaborator web series in which a panel reviews short films.

5/16 – 7/16

Production Designer – Savage Dog

Film (Feature-length) — Cho Man Ro Inc Details

5/16 – 7/16

Savage Dog is an action film set in 1957 French Indochina about an Irish pit fighter. I served as production designer.

5/16 – 5/16

Camera Operator – California Roots Festival 2016

Live/Special Event — Pacific Stage and Lighting Details

5/16 – 5/16

I was the front of house camera on the 9.3-675mm zoom.

4/16 – 4/16

Production Designer – The Patent Scam - Documentary

Film (Feature-length) — Bella Bene Productions Details

4/16 – 4/16

My assistant and I built a 2 wall (16x20x10') set recreating a 1920's Patent Examiner's office for the documentary. We handled everything from art, set dec, and props.

3/16 – 3/16

Art Director – Special Unit

Film (Feature-length) — Combustion Films

3/16 – 3/16

2/16 – 2/16

Production Designer

Cold Steel — Advertising — War Studios Details

2/16 – 2/16

I designed and sourced a number of materials and props to create vignettes that helped showcase the usefulness of a variety of knives in practical scenarios. We did one day all products and table top work and one day practical on-location with talent.

11/15 – 12/15

Production Designer – Pokémon: Ashes to Ashes

Film (Short) — Digital Media Theater Details

11/15 – 12/15

I production designed the high end boot leg short film.

11/15 – 11/15

Art Director – Lil Durk & Dej Loaf - My Beyoncé

Music Video — Bad Dad Productions Details

11/15 – 11/15

I was the art director for the video that was an homage to the film "Love and Basketball."

10/15 – 10/15

Director – My.com: Armored Warfare

Internet — Live/Special Event — My.com

10/15 – 10/15

Art Director (Prop Master) – Ninja Sex Party - Take On Me

Music Video — YouTube

10/15 – 10/15

9/15 – 9/15

Art Director (Set Decorator, On Set Dresser) – Friends With Benefits: Promo Interviews (Pilot)

CBS — TV — Fresh Details

9/15 – 9/15

I art directed two different looks in the same room for 5 interviews with the cast of the new show Friends with Benefits for CBS.

8/15 – 8/15

Production Designer (Props, Set Decorator) – Barely Famous: Season 2 Fall Promo (Season 2)

VH1 — TV — VH1 (New Pop Culture Productions) Details

8/15 – 8/15

I was the Production Designer. I purchased all the props and dressing and decorated the set.

8/15 – 8/15

Camera Operator (Canon C300) – Flight Club: Drones Group Fly

Corporate — Lynda.com / LinkedIN Details

8/15 – 8/15

I operated one of the 3 C300's for the educational documentary produced for Lynda.com / LinkedIN about the pioneers of drone cinematography.

7/15 – 7/15

Production Designer (Props, Set Decorator)

Advertising — TV Land Details

7/15 – 7/15

I was head of the art department for the Nasacort "Prop Master" commercial shot for TV LAND at CBS Radford Studios. The spot was meant to feel like a "Behind the Scenes" video of a day in the life of a Prop Master on set.

6/15 – 6/15

Set Decorator (On Set Dresser) – YogsQuest: Star Wars Edge of the Empire (Season 2)

YouTube — Digital — Maker Studios Details

6/15 – 6/15

We built and gaming table and dressed the Millennium Falcon set for the Yogsquest gang to shoot an entire season while playing a Star Wars Role Playing Game.

5/15 – 6/15

Production Designer – Ninja Sex Party - 6969

Music Video — YouTube Details

5/15 – 6/15

I production designed the futuristic comedy video 6969. We built a spaceship and several other specialty props and set dressing for the production.

5/15 – 5/15

Camera Operator (Black Magic ) – Untitled Tech Project (Pilot)

Sizzle Reel — TV — Homerun Entertainment Details

5/15 – 5/15

I served as the gaffer and operated B camera.

5/15 – 5/15

Camera Operator (Hitachi ENG) – California Roots Festival

YouTube — Live/Special Event Details

5/15 – 5/15

I operated the front of house camera on a zoom.

3/15 – 5/15

Director of Photography (DP) – Heal the Bay Awards: Golden Road Brewery (Season 30)

TV — Homerun Entertainment Details

3/15 – 5/15

I shot the interviews and b-roll at Golden Road for 30th Heal the Bay Awards segments to to be shown at the awards.

4/15 – 4/15

Head Carpenter – STARCADE (Season 1)

YouTube — TV — Polaris Productions / Maker Studios Details

4/15 – 4/15

I was the head carpenter for the MILLENNIUM FALCON set construction for Maker studios/Polaris. We built the lounge and tubed hallways in 8 days.

4/15 – 4/15

Prop Master (SPFX) – kbs+p

BMW — Advertising — SheKimKev Details

4/15 – 4/15

I was in charge of props and smoke for the new BMW M6: Drone Selfie Commercial Spot.

3/15 – 3/15

Gaffer – Rad Lands - Deep Taste Segment (Pilot)

TV — Weird Logic Details

3/15 – 3/15

I served as gaffer on the Deep Taste Segment shot at Dave England's property in Ojai, CA. The DP was Ross Harris. Director Joel Fox. Shot on BMCC.

3/15 – 3/15

Production Designer (Props, Set Construction) – Anthem Blue Cross: I Love Lucy: Candy Conveyor Belt

Corporate — ImagiMedia Details

3/15 – 3/15

I was brought in to build a set and conveyor belt for the I Love Lucy Parody.

3/15 – 3/15

Director (Director of Photography, Camera Operator) – Green Art People LIVE presents The Rainbow Girls

Live/Special Event — Green Art People LIVE Productions Details

3/15 – 3/15

We set up a 5 camera shoot for the band The Rainbow Girls filming live music videos for Green Art People LIVE. I lit the stage, directed and operated a camera.

3/15 – 3/15

Director (Director of Photography, Camera Operator) – Green Art People LIVE presents We Govern We

Live/Special Event — Green Art People LIVE Productions Details

3/15 – 3/15

I was one of 3 cameras. We lit the band with front projection using a coolux pandoras box system.

2/15 – 3/15

Director (Director of Photography, Camera Operator) – Green Art People LIVE presents Groove Session

Live/Special Event — Green Art People LIVE Productions Details

2/15 – 3/15

We set up a 4 camera shoot for the band Groove Session filming live music videos for Green Art People LIVE. I lit the stage, directed and operated a camera.

2/15 – 2/15

Camera Operator (Sony EX1) – 13th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards

Live/Special Event — Homerun Entertainment Details

2/15 – 2/15

I was the handheld roaming live camera operator for the Awards show. I was in charge of shooting the honorary guest JJ Abrams among many other award recipients and well known presenters.

2/15 – 2/15

Director (Director of Photography, Camera operator) – Green Art People Live - Patreon

YouTube — Digital — Green Art People Productions Details

2/15 – 2/15

I lit and shot the interview and all the live footage for the video. https://www.patreon.com/gaplive

2/15 – 2/15

Director of Photography (DP) – Jennifer Williams Pre-Oscars Red Carpet 2015

Esquire — Live/Special Event

2/15 – 2/15

Director of Photography (DP) – Stand Up to Cancer - CNN iReport - Oscars Red Carpet 2015

CNN — Live/Special Event

2/15 – 2/15

1/15 – 1/15

First Assistant Camera – I Almost Accidentally Killed Myself

Discovery — TV — Indigo Films Details

1/15 – 1/15

I was the 1st AC for the shoot in Santa Barbara. We shot the Sony PMW F5, Sony FS700, and Panasonic GH4 cameras.

12/14 – 12/14

Director of Photography (DP) (5DMII, 60D, DJI RONIN GIMBAL)

Advertising — Benner Marketing Group Details

12/14 – 12/14

I served as the DP on the video. I also operated the DJI Ronin Gimbal system.

12/14 – 12/14

Production Designer (Set Dec, Prop Master) – TV Land

Hot In Cleveland: Cesar Savory Delights — Advertising — Bunyap Details

12/14 – 12/14

I handled all of the art department duties on the West Coast for the shoot at CBS studios.

11/14 – 11/14

Camera Operator – UR Culture (Pilot)

Sizzle Reel — TV Details

11/14 – 11/14

I served as one of three cameramen for the filming of UR Culture.

10/14 – 10/14

Director (Writer, Producer, Production Designer) – AIN'T NO DIFFERENT

Film (Short) — Think Peace Pictures Details

10/14 – 10/14

I Wrote, Produced, and Directed a film for the Aarhus 7 Day Short Film Challenge. I got gear, crew, cast, and sourced 1970's period props in a matter of a couple days all for no money. We edited one day and turned in a 5 minute film, with original score, in time.

10/14 – 10/14

Camera Operator (CANON C100) – LOS ANGELES BACH FESTIVAL

Live/Special Event — MIKE & CO ENTERTAINMENT Details

10/14 – 10/14

I was one of 4 cameras operators to film the orchestra during the Los Angeles Bach Fest.

9/14 – 9/14

Director (Camera operator, Editor) – GENiSYSS

Corporate Details

9/14 – 9/14

I made a video for GENiSYSS's DNA Archival device.

8/14 – 8/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Camera Operator)

Robert Rey Garcia Jr. Funeral Services — Advertising — Photon Concepts Details

8/14 – 8/14

I was the DP, Gaffer, and Cam Op on the commercial.

7/14 – 7/14

Production Designer (Set Dec, Props) – Hot In Cleveland - Brenda Cooper Payless Shoes Promo

TV Land — TV — MTV Networks (Viacom) Details

7/14 – 7/14

I served as the Production Designer/Art Director on the Payless Shoes Promo for TV Land's "Hot In Cleveland." We came into an empty stage at CBS studios and dressed it to look like Emmy Award Winning Stylist Brenda Cooper's design studio. I handled everything from prep to wrap.

7/14 – 7/14

Director (Director of Photography, Editor) – EquiptBaby 2014 Promo

Corporate

7/14 – 7/14

6/14 – 6/14

Director (Camera Operator, Editor, Producer) – LIFE CUBE

Corporate — Think Peace Pictures Details

6/14 – 6/14

I developed the concept, produced the shoot, directed the shoot, operated the main camera, and served as the editor.

6/14 – 6/14

Director (Director of Photography, Camera Operator) – VTail - Glow Machine

Corporate — Think Peace Pictures Details

6/14 – 6/14

I directed, lit, and shot several videos for VTail's Glow Machines.

5/14 – 5/14

Camera Operator (Sony EX1) – Homeboy Industries Lo Maximo Awards

Live/Special Event — Homerun Entertainment Details

5/14 – 5/14

I operated A Cam for the live award show.

5/14 – 5/14

Camera Operator (Sony EX3) – The Santa Barbara Youth Ensemble Theatre Presents: Les Misérables at the Lobero Theater

Live/Special Event — SeeLife Pictures Details

5/14 – 5/14

We shot 4 performances at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara for DVD creation. I was the B Cam operator.

3/14 – 5/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Black Magic Cinema and Canon 550D) – Bob Cooley: Resistance Stretching

Live/Special Event Details

3/14 – 5/14

I lit, shot two cameras, and ran sound for Bob Cooley's lectures on resistance stretching and personality types at Yoga Soup in Santa Barbara.

4/14 – 4/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 550D t2i)

Beads of Courage PSA — Advertising — Homerun Entertainment Details

4/14 – 4/14

We shot a PSA for the non-profit "Beads of Courage" at the El Segundo Marathon.

4/14 – 4/14

Set Dresser

EA Sports — Advertising — Iron Claw Details

4/14 – 4/14

We dressed a locker room at the Stub Hub stadium to look like it was for the Carolina Panthers. The spot was for Madden 2015 starring Luke Kuechly.

4/14 – 4/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic HVX 200) – Homeboy Industries Lo Maximo Awards: Interview with Congressman Cardenas

Live/Special Event — Homerun Entertainment Details

4/14 – 4/14

I shot the interview of Congressman Cardenas for the HomeBoy Industries awards 2014.

4/14 – 4/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic HVX 200) – Heal The Bay Awards: Incubus' Brandon Boyd Interview

Live/Special Event — Homerun Entertainment Details

4/14 – 4/14

I shot the interview with the Incubus front man for the Heal the Bay Awards 2014.

4/14 – 4/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Camera operator) – Don Cheto: Behind the Scenes of Estrellas De La Risa at Nokia Live Theater

Live/Special Event — Excelsior Entertainment Details

4/14 – 4/14

I shot the latin comedian DON CHETO behind the scenes of Estrellas De La Risa at the Nokia Live Theater for his management company.

4/14 – 4/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic HVX 200) – Heal The Bay: Interview with Mark Gold

Live/Special Event — Homerun Entertainment Details

4/14 – 4/14

I shot the interview with Mark Gold to be projected at the Heal the Bay Awards 2014.

4/14 – 4/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic HVX 200) – Homeboy Industries Lo Maximo Awards: Interview with William Blinky Rodriguez

Live/Special Event — Homerun Entertainment Details

4/14 – 4/14

I shot the interview with Blinky describing his involvement with HomeBoy Industries and congratulating Congressman Cardenas for winning this year's award.

4/14 – 4/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic HVX 200, Nikon D700, Canon 550D) – Heal the Bay: Annual Sandcastle Competition

Live/Special Event — Homerun Entertainment Details

4/14 – 4/14

I shot 8 teams consisting of design and architecture firms in LA, competing in the Annual Sand Castle Building Competition for Heal the Bay.

4/14 – 4/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic HVX 200) – Homeboy Industries Lo Maximo Awards: Homeboy of the Year Interview

Live/Special Event — Homerun Entertainment Details

4/14 – 4/14

I shot the interview with Andre Hollands, 2014 HomeBoy of the Year.

4/14 – 4/14

Editor (FCP 7) – RIDE THE HURRICANE: PITCH REEL

Film (Feature-length) — Will Aldis Details

4/14 – 4/14

I was hired by veteran scribe, Will Aldis, to edit together a sizzle/pitch reel for a feature film project about racing the Baja 1000 that will be presented in a pitch meeting with Appian Way and other Production Companies.

3/14 – 3/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 550D t2i) – The Orgena Rose Show

YouTube — TV Details

3/14 – 3/14

I shot an episode of The Orgena Rose Show on Location in Ranch overlooking Summerland, CA.

3/14 – 3/14

On Set Dresser (Lead Man) – Sandwich Video

Casper (Mattress Company) — Advertising — Sandwich Video Details

3/14 – 3/14

I served as the onset dresser and lead man for the new, straight to your door, mattress company commercial.

2/14 – 2/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 5DMIII and Canon 550D T2i) – Dr. Green Thumb aka Bud Tenders (Pilot)

Sizzle Reel — TV — Chris Brewster Productions Details

2/14 – 2/14

I was called in to shoot pick ups for the "Dr. Green Thumb" sizzle reel. The show is being made by Chris Brewster, the creator of History Channel's "Appalachian Outlaws." We shot two cameras, Canon DSLRs and I lit it on the fly with two small LED light panels.

2/14 – 2/14

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 5DMII) – Toyota: Teen Driver Program

Internet — Live/Special Event — Photo Concepts Details

2/14 – 2/14

We were brought in to shoot a video of the Teen Driver Education Workshop at Toyota DCH of Oxnard. We shot and interview with host of the event and we captured each activity through b-roll.

2/14 – 2/14

Camera Operator (Sony EX1) – 12th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards

Live/Special Event — Home Run Entertainment Details

2/14 – 2/14

I was the B Camera Operator for the live filming of the12th Annual Visual Effects Society Awards honoring visionary director Alfonso Cuaron with host Patton Oswald. Presenters included Sandra Bullock, Johnny Knoxville, and Rob Legato among others.

1/14 – 2/14

Director (Writer, Producer, Editor)

Woodridge Capital - Portfolio Investment — Advertising — Social Spice Medis Details

1/14 – 2/14

I created a 2 min whiteboard video advertisement for Woodridge Capital. I served as the writer, Director, Producer, and Editor of the project.

1/14 – 1/14

Propmaker (Set Construction) – Harbinger Down

Film (Feature-length) — ADI Studios Details

1/14 – 1/14

I worked a couple days on the creature feature "Harbinger Down" to build props and sets in art department. We built a forced perspective bow of a shipping vessel, among other things.

1/13 – 1/14

Screenwriter (Director) – Hollandsburg

Film (Feature-length) — Think Peace Pictures Details

1/13 – 1/14

A feature film written based on the true story of the 1977 Valentine's Day Massacre in Hollandsburg, IN.

12/13 – 12/13

Best Boy Electric – Baby Bash feat. Raw Smoov & Ty Dolla $ign - Low Key

Music Video — Ali Zamani - AZ Productions

12/13 – 12/13

11/13 – 11/13

Production Designer

Glam Glow: Thirsty Mud — Advertising — Persepolis Pictures Details

11/13 – 11/13

I was the Production Designer for the commercial. We shot the commercial in Dumont Dunes with an Indiana Jones types character who finds a buried chest only for it to be taken away by a woman in a helicopter.

11/13 – 11/13

Best Boy Electric – Sharkskin

Film (Feature-length)

11/13 – 11/13

First Assistant Director – The Makers - I, Frankenstein - Trouble

Music Video — Lakeshore Entertainment Corp Details

11/13 – 11/13

I was the 1st AD on the "Trouble" music video that accompanies the new feature film "I, Frankenstein." We shot in a metal scrape yard in downtown LA. We had two rain towers and fire barrels. We also used had control over two of their large cranes with giant claws.

11/13 – 11/13

First Assistant Director – The Makers - I, Frankenstein - Misgivings

Music Video — Lakeshore Entertainment Corp Details

11/13 – 11/13

I was the 1st AD on the Misgivings music video that accompanies the feature film "I, Frankenstein." We shot in a stage in downtown LA and then with a 20 ft jib arm on the roof for a large performance set piece.

10/13 – 10/13

Best Boy Grip – Maul Dogs

Film (Feature-length)

10/13 – 10/13

9/13 – 9/13

Director

Equipt Baby — Advertising — Think Peace Pictures

9/13 – 9/13

8/13 – 8/13

On Set Dresser

McDonalds McCafe - Winter - Latino Market — Advertising — Iron Claw Details

8/13 – 8/13

We dressed a blue screen stage to look like a Chicago park in winter. We brought in a tree, bench, and sod and then covered the set with fake snow.

8/13 – 8/13

On Set Dresser

McDonalds McCafe - Autumn - Latino Market — Advertising — Iron Claw Details

8/13 – 8/13

We dressed a blue screen stage to look like a Chicago park in fall. We brought in a tree, bike, bench, and sod. We topped it off with freshly scattered colorful leaves.

7/13 – 8/13

Assistant Camera (AC) (RED Epic) – The Strip

Film (Feature-length) — AZ FILM STUDIOS

7/13 – 8/13

7/13 – 7/13

Art Director – The Refill Shoppe: 4th of July Display

Live/Special Event — Think Peace Pictures Details

7/13 – 7/13

Using all recycled materials I dressed the store for the 4th of July. On one side I hung a 9x6' American Flag against a matte white background, back lit and with china balls. The other I transformed into a back yard BBQ with grass, a fence, and grill setting.

5/13 – 7/13

Assistant Camera (AC) (F800) – Weather Caught On Camera (Season 2)

The Weather Channel — TV — Homeplanet Productions Details

5/13 – 7/13

Helped the DP with Camera, Lighting and Ran Sound.

6/13 – 6/13

Gaffer – Savanah - Say Goodbye

Music Video

6/13 – 6/13

4/13 – 6/13

Art Director – The Refill Shoppe: Jungle and Giant Bottle Display

Live/Special Event — Think Peace Pictures Details

4/13 – 6/13

I turned the shoppe into an overgrown jungle where giant bottles have been growing from the ground for thousands of years. Using all recycled materials I made giant, 4 feet bottles out of 5 gal. buckets and paper maché. I made the jungle come alive with live plant life and homemade vines.

5/11 – 6/13

Second Second Assistant Director – Status Updates (Season 1)

MTV — Digital — MTV Networks (Viacom) Details

5/11 – 6/13

A comedic web series based on around 20 somethings in LA and social networking.

5/13 – 5/13

Director (Jib Operator) – The City Farm Presents Judy's Kitchen with Chef Judy Whitmore (Season 1)

YouTube — Digital — Think Peace Pictures

5/13 – 5/13

Director of Photography (DP) (HVX 200) – Heal The Bay

TV — Homerun Entertainment Details

5/13 – 5/13

Shot 4 interviews for Heal the Bay's Award Video for Mark Gold.

5/13 – 5/13

Camera Operator (Canon XLH1) – Heal The Bay Awards

Live/Special Event — Homerun Entertainment Details

5/13 – 5/13

I operated Camera 1 for the main angle on the stage.

4/13 – 5/13

DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) – The Midnighters

Film (Feature-length)

4/13 – 5/13

Second Assistant Camera (DIT, Key Grip) – The Midnighters

Film (Feature-length) Details

4/13 – 5/13

We shot on the RED MX with Zeiss Standard Speed Prime Lenses. I assisted the DP and 1st AC in prepping the camera, preparing the camera support, swinging lenses, slating, and i served as the DIT/Data Manager as well.

4/13 – 5/13

Assistant Camera (AC) (Sony F800, F900) – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Live/Special Event — Home Planet Productions Details

4/13 – 5/13

We ran 4 ENG cameras, I assisted with support, lenses, media, cabling, and I also helped with lighting occasionally.

2/13 – 4/13

Art Director – The Refill Shoppe: Ocean Sunset - New Year

Live/Special Event — Think Peace Pictures Details

2/13 – 4/13

I reused hundreds of 1 gal glass jars to create a three dimensional ocean for the new year. The jars where set against an abstract sunset over the ocean painting. I stacked the jars on their side in order to light to refract and create the illusion of actual water.

2/13 – 2/13

Camera Operator (Sony F800, Sony FS700, EX1) – Tails of Valor (Pilot)

Animal Planet — TV — Two Dogs and a Horse Details

2/13 – 2/13

A reality show about herioc dogs and their relationships to their owners. I was the C Cam operator, Assistant Camera, and G/E utility.

2/13 – 2/13

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon 550D T2I) – The City Farm Presents The Sue Chipperton Pet Collection

YouTube — Digital — Think Peace Pictures Details

2/13 – 2/13

A series of promotional videos for The City Farm, showcasing their new pet products.

2/13 – 2/13

Gaffer – Tommy Trash - Monkey see monkey do

Music Video — Rekon Productions

2/13 – 2/13

Gaffer – Tommy Trash - Monkey In Love

Music Video — Rekon Productions Details

2/13 – 2/13

I gaffed the video.

1/13 – 1/13

Director (B Camera Operator, Editor) – Dan Grimm - Average Savage

Music Video — Think Peace Pictures Details

1/13 – 1/13

Dan Grimm and his all star band (Bob Glaub, Don Heffington, Jesse Siebenberg, Neal Casal, and Dave Palmer) recorded an album at Brotheryn Studios in Ojai, CA. We filmed the music video for "Average Savage."

12/12 – 12/12

Art Director – The Refill Shoppe: Winter Display

Live/Special Event — Think Peace Pictures Details

12/12 – 12/12

I transformed the shoppe into a winter wonderland. Using all recycled materials including creating mountains of snow from white sheets for the back drop and slices of real pine trees to display the products.

11/12 – 11/12

Camera Operator (Sony F900 HDCAM, Sony FS700) – Museum Secrets (Season 3)

History — TV

11/12 – 11/12

Director (Camera Operator, AD, Co-Editor) – Monster Energy's Baja 1000

YouTube — Live/Special Event — Black Owl Media Details

11/12 – 11/12

Monster Energy took 18 of their pro athletes and put them through the 2012 Baja 1000. Our crew followed them through training and the 1200 mile off road race. MONSTER ENERGY'S BAJA 1000 Episode 1 http://youtu.be/Ux__ncOMS48 Episode 2 http://youtu.be/jL293R03YNw Episode 3 http://youtu.be/pCnSK7P0-Xg

7/12 – 11/12

Production Designer – Dark Secrets (Season 1)

Discovery — TV — Digital Ranch Details

7/12 – 11/12

A 3D TV Show for Sony/3Net about a paranormal researcher's dark secrets.

10/12 – 10/12

Assistant Camera (AC) (C300) – Schoooled (Pilot)

Sizzle Reel — TV — August Sun Productions Details

10/12 – 10/12

A comedy about high school I worked as assistant camera and G/E on.

10/12 – 10/12

Assistant Camera (AC) (Lighting Technician, Grip) – Green Impact

Internet — TV

10/12 – 10/12

Camera Operator (RED Scarlet, 5D MII) – Coach John McKay

Film (Feature-length) — Paul Miller Productions Details

10/12 – 10/12

A feature length documentary about the legendary USC Football coach John McKay. I worked as the AC/Utility. I operated B-camera as well.

10/12 – 10/12

Camera Operator (Varios VHS Cameras and Canon 7D) – Ten Pound Sledge - Chose

Music Video — DionysusCompany Entertainment Details

10/12 – 10/12

A rock music video were we shot numerous cameras, consisting of everything from VHS to HDSLR, simultaneously.

9/12 – 9/12

Director (Writer, Producer) – Duplex

Film (Short) — Think Peace Pictures Details

9/12 – 9/12

A short film made for the Producer's Guild of America Debra Hill weekend film contest.

8/12 – 8/12

Director (Writer, Producer) – The Time

Film (Short) — Think Peace Pictures Details

8/12 – 8/12

Made for the 2012 48 Hr Film Competition (Los Angeles), THE TIME was nominated for 8 out of the 12 awards and went on to win: Best Ensemble Cast, Runner Up Best Actress - Kelly Thiebaud, Best Editor - TJ Young, Best Director - Ryan Kaercher, and Runner Up Best Picture.

5/12 – 6/12

First Assistant Director (2nd Unit Director) – Healing The Stupid

Film (Feature-length) Details

5/12 – 6/12

Low budget feature film shot in Lexington, KY.

4/12 – 5/12

Second Unit Director (Second Unit DP) – Angry Video Game Nerd The Movie

Film (Feature-length) — Cinemassacre Productions Details

4/12 – 5/12

A feature film based off the youtube sensation "the angry video game nerd."

4/12 – 5/12

Second Second Assistant Director – Video Game High School

Digital

4/12 – 5/12

Camera Operator – Angry Video Game Nerd

Film (Feature-length)

4/12 – 5/12

1/11 – 4/12

Grip – Killer Holiday

Film (Feature-length) — Ridiculous Pictures Details

1/11 – 4/12

A low budget horror film directed by Marty Thomas.

3/12 – 3/12

First Assistant Director – Major (Pilot)

FX — TV — Dakota Pictures Details

3/12 – 3/12

A comedy about two rappers in the vein of "Flight of the Concords." Directed by Troy Miller.

3/12 – 3/12

Second Second Assistant Director – Video Game High School (Season 1)

YouTube — Digital — Rocket Jump Details

3/12 – 3/12

A action/comedy web series created by youtube sensations Freddy Wong and Brandon Latasche.

3/12 – 3/12

Second Assistant Director – Student Film Awards (Season 1)

YouTube — Digital — College Humor

3/12 – 3/12

Director of Photography (DP) (5D Mark II, 7D)

Mission Linen — Advertising Details

3/12 – 3/12

A series of corporate videos for Mission Linen.

2/12 – 2/12

Camera Operator (Panasonic HVX, Canon 550D) – Got Home Alive (Season 1)

Travel — TV — Cherry Sundae Details

2/12 – 2/12

A series that re-enacts events where people barely survived.

1/12 – 2/12

Second Assistant Director – College Humor Originals (Season 1)

Digital

1/12 – 2/12

Key Set Production Assistant: Additional Photography – Best Man Down

1/12 – 2/12

10/11 – 10/11

First Assistant Director – TJ Miller - TJ Miller

Music Video Details

10/11 – 10/11

A music video for Comedian/Actor TJ Miller directed by Dave Green.

9/11 – 9/11

Camera Operator (Canon 550D) – Lotus live at Belly Up

YouTube — Live/Special Event Details

9/11 – 9/11

The band Lotus preformed live at the Belly Up in San Diego, we filled them and made a video for them.

8/11 – 8/11

Director (Cinematographer, Producer, Production Designer, Editor) – Howlin' Woods - So New

Music Video — Think Peace Pictures Details

8/11 – 8/11

A music video for Santa Barbara band Howlin' Woods for their song "So New"

8/11 – 8/11

Director (Cinematographer, Producer, Production Designer, Editor) – Howlin' Woods - Like Honey

Music Video — Think Peace Pictures Details

8/11 – 8/11

A music video for Santa Barbara band Howlin' Woods for their song "Like Honey."

1/11 – 8/11

Second Assistant Director – Miles Fisher - New Romance

Music Video — New Wave Entertainment Details

1/11 – 8/11

A music video spoofing the cast of "Final Destination 5" with "Saved by the Bell." Directed by Dave Green.

7/11 – 7/11

Second Assistant Director – Troopers (Season 3)

YouTube — Digital — College Humor Details

7/11 – 7/11

A comedic web series about storm troopers on the death star, made for College Humor.

6/11 – 6/11

Second Assistant Director

Listerine — Advertising — College Humor Details

6/11 – 6/11

A comedic series of commercials for Listerine on College Humor.

6/11 – 6/11

Second Assistant Director

Penguin Clothing — Advertising Details

6/11 – 6/11

A video shot in Las Vegas where you see the effect that the Penguin jacket has on 20 show girls.

5/11 – 5/11

Second Assistant Director

Groupon — Advertising — Sandwich Video

5/11 – 5/11

Second Assistant Director

Hasbro — Advertising — Calvary Productions Details

5/11 – 5/11

A national spot for the new digitized Monopoly game.

5/11 – 5/11

Key Set Production Assistant – Sal dir:James Franco

Film (Feature-length) — Rabbit Bandini Productions Details

5/11 – 5/11

A feature film directed by James Franco about the last 24 hours of actor Sal Mineo's life.

4/11 – 4/11

Production Assistant (Set Production Assistant)

Samsung — Advertising Details

4/11 – 4/11

Set Production Assistant

4/11 – 4/11

Assistant Camera (AC) (Grip Dept, Lighting Dept) – Skee Lo - Burn It Up

MTV — Music Video — Ridiculous Pictures Details

4/11 – 4/11

A music video directed by Marty Thomas at Howie Mandel's house in Malibu for Skee Lo's song "Burn It Up."

3/11 – 3/11

Production Assistant (Key Set Production Assistant, Prod. Truck Driver) – Lumpy

Film (Feature-length) Details

3/11 – 3/11

A feature film starring Justin Long.

3/11 – 3/11

Camera Department Production Assistant – Walking with Dinosaurs 3D

Film (Feature-length)

3/11 – 3/11

2/11 – 2/11

Second Second Assistant Director – Rcvr (Season 1)

YouTube — Digital Details

2/11 – 2/11

A sci-fi web series about alien encounters set in the 70's.

2/11 – 2/11

Director (HDSLR Camera Operator) – The Kansas 15 Step

Internet — Film (Feature-length) — Think Peace Pictures Details

2/11 – 2/11

An abstract music video/film made to the music of Radiohead, specifically the song "15 Step".

1/11 – 2/11

Set Production Assistant – Love Bites (Season 1)

1/11 – 2/11

Talent Assistant – The Lxd (Season 3)

1/11 – 2/11

Set Production Assistant – The Lxd (Season 3)

1/11 – 2/11

Second Assistant Director – Troopers (Season 1)

1/11 – 2/11

Assistant Camera (AC) – Funny or Die Presents... (Season 2)

1/11 – 2/11

Second Second Assistant Director – Rcvr

1/11 – 2/11

Key Set Production Assistant – Sal

Film (Feature-length) — Rabbit Bandini Productions

1/11 – 2/11

Set Production Assistant – 5th & Alameda

1/11 – 2/11

10/10 – 10/10

Second Second Assistant Director (Set Production Assistant) – Slumber Party Slaughter

Film (Feature-length) Details

10/10 – 10/10

A horror film made by the director of "15 days in the valley" and his wife.

9/10 – 10/10

Production Assistant (Set Production Assistant) – Glory Days (Season 1)

TBS — TV Details

9/10 – 10/10

A half hour comedy about college in the 80's.

4/10 – 4/10

Production Designer (Props) – Efran - Deboreh

BBC — Music Video Details

4/10 – 4/10

A music video for Efran for his song "Deboreh."

2/10 – 2/10

Gaffer (Grip Dept)

Caremore Insurance — Advertising Details

2/10 – 2/10

A series of commercials for Caremore Insurance company

1/10 – 2/10

Assistant Camera (AC) – Funny or Die Presents... (Season 1)

1/10 – 2/10

Set Production Assistant – Glory Days (Season 1)

1/10 – 2/10

Assistant Camera (AC) – Jason Nash Is Married

Digital

1/10 – 2/10

5/09 – 10/09

Production Assistant (Production Office Assistant) – Valentine's Day

Film (Feature-length) — Warner Bros Details

5/09 – 10/09

A feature film directed by Garry Marshall.

1/08 – 10/09

Director (Writer, Producer, Editor) – Bad Call

Internet — Film (Short) — Think Peace Pictures Details

1/08 – 10/09

A short psychological thriller about a young Iraq War veteran suffering from PTSD. BAD CALL was an Official Selection at the 2010 Indie Spirit FF, LA Film Weekend in Beverly Hills, and was featured at the Museum of Ventura County by the Ventura Film Society.

4/09 – 4/09

Assistant Camera (AC) (Grip Dept, Lighting Dept) – Jason Nash Is Married (Pilot)

YouTube — Digital Details

4/09 – 4/09

A comedic series created by stand up comic Jason Nash.

4/09 – 4/09

Camera Operator – Funny or Die Presents: Men Of Unquiet Desperation (Season 1)

HBO — TV Details

4/09 – 4/09

A series of comedic films by SNL Alum David Koechner.

4/09 – 4/09

Set Decorator (Grip Dept, Lighting Dept) – Funny or Die Presents: Men Of Unquiet Desperation (Season 1)

HBO — TV Details

4/09 – 4/09

A series created by SNL Alum David Koechner.

4/09 – 4/09

Assistant Camera (AC) (Grip Dept, Lighting Dept) – Funny or Die Presents: Men Of Unquiet Desperation (Season 1)

HBO — TV Details

4/09 – 4/09

A comedic segment created by SNL Alum David Koechner.

4/09 – 4/09

Lighting Technician (Grip Dept, Camera Dept) – Funny or Die Presents: Men Of Unquiet Desperation (Season 1)

HBO — TV Details

4/09 – 4/09

A comedic segment created by SNL Alum David Koechner

4/09 – 4/09

First Assistant Director – The Lives Of Better Men

Film (Feature-length)

4/09 – 4/09

3/09 – 3/09

Director (Production Designer, Writer, Editor) – The Seven Steps To Effective Writing

Internet — Film (Feature-length) — Think Peace Pictures Details

3/09 – 3/09

A 16mm comedic short film edited together from material from a previous project that explains how to write effectively and the dangers of plagiarism.

1/09 – 3/09

Production Assistant – It's Complicated

Film (Feature-length) — Universal Studios Details

1/09 – 3/09

A feature film made by Universal Studios

1/09 – 3/09

Assistant Camera (AC) (Aaton Super 16) – A Motor Lodge Rub

Film (Feature-length)

1/09 – 3/09

1/09 – 2/09

Assistant Director – The Lives Of Better Men

1/09 – 2/09

1/09 – 1/09

Production Designer – Coke Bros 4

Internet — Film (Feature-length) — United Independent Artists Details

1/09 – 1/09

A comedic short film made for the 48 hr. film competition (Los Angeles). Directed by TJ Young.

12/08 – 12/08

Lighting Technician (Grip Dept) – Tyga - Coconut Juice

MTV — Music Video — Raging Nation Productions Details

12/08 – 12/08

A music video for Tyga for his song "Coconut Juice" directed by Rage.

11/08 – 11/08

Production Designer (Art Director) – Three Six Mafia - Lolli

BET — Music Video — Raging Nation Productions Details

11/08 – 11/08

A music video for Three Six Mafia for their song "Lolli" directed by Rage.

11/08 – 11/08

Prop Master (Art Dept) – Ice Cube - Do ya Thang

MTV — Music Video — Raging Nation Productions Details

11/08 – 11/08

A music video for Ice Cube for his song "Do Ya Thang." Directed by Rage.

10/08 – 10/08

Grip – Wedding Palace

Film (Feature-length)

10/08 – 10/08

8/08 – 8/08

Art Department Assistant (Propmaker, Grip) – The Wedding Palace

Film (Feature-length) Details

8/08 – 8/08

A 35 mm comedic feature film about Korean culture and relationships.

8/08 – 8/08

Second Unit Director (2nd Unit Cinematographer, Camera Operator) – The Dan Tyminski Band - Wheels

CMT — Music Video — Rounder Records Details

8/08 – 8/08

A music video shot on super 16 for the bluegrass sensation "The Dan Tyminski Band."

4/08 – 4/08

First Assistant Director – Number One Dad

Film (Feature-length)

4/08 – 4/08

1/08 – 3/08

Production Designer (Set dresser, Props, SFX, Set Construction) – The Machine

Internet — Film (Short) — United Independent Artists Details

1/08 – 3/08

A 16mm short film about a post apocalyptic society in which art is illegal.

1/08 – 2/08

Grip – Number One Dad

1/08 – 2/08

12/07 – 12/07

Director – Examination Room

Film (Feature-length) — Think Peace Pictures Details

12/07 – 12/07

A short psychological thriller about a man in an institution.

1/07 – 7/07

Director – In The Catbird Seat

Internet — Film (Feature-length) — Think Peace Pictures Details

1/07 – 7/07

A 16 mm short film noir with a strong female lead. A film that gained an international audience once it was granted an Official Selection at the 2008 Cannes Short Film Corner.

3/07 – 3/07

Director (Writer, Producer) – Grass

Film (Feature-length) — Think Peace Pictures Details

3/07 – 3/07

A short film about a drug deal gone wrong.

3/07 – 3/07

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic DVX) – Television Casualty

Film (Feature-length) — Think Peace Pictures

3/07 – 3/07

4/06 – 6/06

Director (Cinematographer, Writer, Producer) – Starving Artist

Film (Feature-length) — Think Peace Pictures Details

4/06 – 6/06

A short documentary about a homeless musician living on the streets of Santa Barbara, CA.

5/06 – 5/06

Production Designer – Beyond Pluto

Film (Feature-length) Details

5/06 – 5/06

I was the production designer on the short film "Beyond Pluto". I built a garage set, assisted building a space ship, and dressed practical locations for the production.

4/06 – 4/06

Director (Cinematographer, Writer, Producer, Editor) – Self

Film (Short) — Think Peace Pictures Details

4/06 – 4/06

A short experimental documentary about self exploration, a self portrait.

3/06 – 3/06

Director (Writer, Camera Operator) – Collecting Cans

Film (Short) — Think Peace Pictures Details

3/06 – 3/06

My first short film. I wrote, produced, and directed about an interaction between a homeless man and a yuppy on a street corner and the good that is sometimes in people.

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IATSE Local 800 Art Directors Guild (ADG)

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Class of '18

Lynda.com

Sketchup for Set Design

Class of '18

Lynda.com

Sketchup 2018: Essential Training

Class of '18

Lynda.com

Photoshop CC 2018: Essential Training

Class of '16

Lynda.com

SketchUp for Interior Design

Class of '16

Lynda.com

Photoshop for Interior Design: Living Room Composite

Class of '16

Lynda.com

Adobe Premiere Pro CS5: Essential Training

Class of '08

Brooks Institute

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film/Video Production

Class of '06

Indiana University

Telecommunications Major

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