Summary

I have been making films since 2003. I am familiar with Final Cut Pro, and have used Premiere Pro and Avid a little. I'm hard working, creative, and like to think outside the box. I also like the challenge working within certain limitations.

Credits

5/12 – 9/12

Location Manager (Location Scout) Downriver

Film (Feature-length) — Michigan Creative Film Alliance Details
5/12 – 9/12

I sent scouts out on locations and did plenty of scouting myself.

4/12 – 4/12

Director Containment

Film (Feature-length) — Jassassins- Details
4/12 – 4/12

This was made for the 48 Hour Go Green Challenge, where I was chosen as Co-Director based on my previous experience.

1/12 – 4/12

Director (Producer/Writer/Editor) Glass Affect

Film (Feature-length) — Mooshka Productions & Salgor Media Details
1/12 – 4/12

I wrote the script, organized the crew & locations. I directed and edited the film.

7/11 – 7/11

Co-Producer (Co-Director/Co-Writer) Certified Super

Film (Feature-length) — MAGlight Productions Details
7/11 – 7/11

The was made for the 48 Hour Film Project, where we won Best Superhero (genre) & Best Costumes. I organized the crew, and Co-Wrote and Co-Directed.

7/10 – 7/10

Production Coordinator (Actor) Have Gun Will Barter

Film (Feature-length) — Engineered Confections Details
7/10 – 7/10

I organized the crew, was the liaison between the composer and the Director and Assistant Director. I also had to do some graphic design work on the fly.

6/10 – 6/10

Director (Producer) The Last Photograph

Film (Feature-length) — HFCC Film Club Details
6/10 – 6/10

This was made for the DWIFF 48 hour film challenge. I organized the team, and directed the film.

7/09 – 7/09

Director (Producer/Co-writer/Co-editor) Precisely How to Talk to Strangers

Film (Feature-length) — Tsunami Holocaust Films Details
7/09 – 7/09

Made for the 48 Hour Film Project. I organized two crews to make two films simultaneously with our sister production company: Engineered Confections, and their film Look the Part (Jeannine LaPorte, 2009). Our film won Best Mockumentary.

9/08 – 11/08

Producer (Assistant Director/ Editor) Academic Success

Film (Feature-length) — HFCC Film Club Details
9/08 – 11/08

I organized all the paperwork, arranged schedules, shooting dates, etc. I had input in the script, was A.D. on set and served as the primary editor.

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Education

University of Michigan - Dearborn

B.A. - Journalism and Screen Studies

Henry Ford Community College

A.A. - Graphic Design - multimedia