Summary

I work in Production and Art Department. In both I find creative solutions to the problems that invariably pop up on set. Art Department just happens to have more colors.

Credits

8/13 – 8/14

Creative Executive Bone Harvest

Digital — Flim Films Details
8/13 – 8/14

I work as a Creative Director on an upcoming multimedia project titled "Bone Harvest." My responsibilities include forming a comprehensive business plan for the project, helping to set goals and budget deadlines. I also have a creative role in ghost writing and editing for the novel portion of the project.

7/14 – 7/14

Art Director (Lead) Phaesporia

Film (Feature-length) — Swine Films Details
7/14 – 7/14

I acted as Art Director during production of "Phaesporia," directed by Carmen Spotto. Given the size and scale of the project I ended up fulfilling multiple roles, including buyer, set dressing, and property.

4/14 – 5/14

Office Production Assistant (Key) Episode 6 (Season 1)

ABC — TV — History Making Productions Details
4/14 – 5/14

I assumed the role of Key Office Production Assistant on a locally produced Documentary series. While there I assisted the Producers in handling various managerial tasks. I also stepped in as a Set PA when needed.

3/14 – 3/14

Production Assistant (Additional) How To Get Away With Murder (Pilot)

ABC — TV — ABC
3/14 – 3/14
11/13 – 11/13

Art Director (Lead) Deadly Gamble

Film (Feature-length) Details
11/13 – 11/13

I stepped in as last minute Art Director for "Deadly Gamble." I became essentially a one man Art Department where I helped assist continuity, dressed the sets, handled the props, and managed the live weapons that appeared on set.

5/13 – 5/13

Production Assistant Get Trucked (Pilot)

Food Network — TV — Glass Entertainment Group Details
5/13 – 5/13

I was an on set production assistant for a pilot titled "Get Trucked." I helped coordinate the day with the AD and Producer. Additionally I was tasked with finding interesting candidates for interviews.

12/12 – 5/13

Producer Real Estate

Film (Short) — ABC Details
12/12 – 5/13

As Producer for Crystal Shattuck's "Real Estate," I helped handle location, scheduling, and budget. The film shot on location in York, PA, and went on to be nominated for the Frese Award for best narrative short.

1/12 – 1/13

Director (Executive Producer, Producer) The Hypnotist

Film (Short) Details
1/12 – 1/13

I wrote, directed, and produced a 25 minute short titled "The Hypnotist." The short follows the relationship between Phoebe, a traveling firebreather and Marius, a mysterious hypnotist in an isolated beach town. The Hypnotist is a story of redemption set in a magically fantastic world.

Orgs

  • Temple University

Media

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Education

Class of '13

Temple University

Film and Media Arts

My Gear

  • sennheiser gh3 Lav

Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Director
  • editor
  • Producer
  • Production
  • Screenwriting
  • Writing
  • Development
  • Documentary
  • Research
  • Locations
  • scheduling
  • Budget
  • interview
  • Edit
  • Art Direction
  • Callsheets
  • Art Director
  • Production design
  • Set Dressing
  • property
  • location negotation