Summary

I'm a passionate and collaborative filmmaker who specializes in directing, editing and cinematography. I'm drawn to stories that deal with our humanity and the struggles we face. I am most at home on set bring ideas to life.

Credits

8/16 – 8/17

Director (Red Epic-M, Red Dragon) They Killed Martin

Film (Feature-length) — Small Victories Details
8/16 – 8/17

I have directed a documentary that is currently in post-production. It tells the story of 3 people in Frankfurt, Kentucky and what happened to them the day MLK was assassinated, April 4th, 1968.

2/17 – 3/17

Editor (Adobe Premiere) JC Gonzalez - Zoom

Music Video — GnG Music, DPG Worldwide Details
2/17 – 3/17

I edited the music video in Adobe Premiere and created the special effects in After Effects. Color correction was done using Lumetri Color within Premiere. It was my job to implement the feedback of both the talent: JC Gonzalez and Michael Gonzales, as well as the director Eduardo Sanchez-Ubanell.

1/17 – 1/17

Camera Operator (Red Epic-W) Unreleased BTS Technicolor Video

Technicolor — Digital — Technicolor Details
1/17 – 1/17

Filmed BTS content for client Technicolor along with partner Harold Escotet.

1/17 – 1/17

Producer (Lead) Unreleased BTS Technicolor Video

Technicolor — Digital — Technicolor Details
1/17 – 1/17

Produced video for client Technicolor along with partner Harold Escotet by providing the equipment used to capture the content and help plan out the shoot for the two days of production.

1/17 – 1/17

Director of Photography (DP) (Red Epic-W) JC Gonzalez - Zoom

Music Video — GnG Music, DPG Worldwide Details
1/17 – 1/17

I filmed the music video over 2 days in Joshua Tree National Park with a Red Epic-W camera using Xeen Cinema Prime and Canon Zoom Lenses. I shot in 6k-8k resolutions at a variety of frame rates. The production was shot entirely with available light.

11/16 – 11/16

Director of Photography (DP) (Red Epic-W) Gold Rays - Dangerous

Music Video — DGP Worldwide Details
11/16 – 11/16

I filmed the music video over 2 days in Northeastern Los Angeles with a Red Epic-W camera using Xeen Cinema Prime and Canon Zoom Lenses. I shot in 6k-8k resolutions at a variety of frame rates. The production was shot entirely with available light.

10/16 – 10/16

Director of Photography (DP) (Red Epic-W ) The Ceremonies - In the Name of Fright

Music Video — DGP Worldwide Details
10/16 – 10/16

I filmed the music video over 1 day at a studio in downtown Los Angeles with a Red Epic-W camera using Xeen Cinema Prime and Canon Zoom Lenses. I shot in 6k-8k resolutions at a variety of frame rates.

12/12 – 1/13

Director (Writer, Producer) Acceptance

Film (Short) — Small Victories Details
12/12 – 1/13

I wrote, directed and produced this short film that explores the process of grief. It is my Master Thesis film that went on to win a Best Director and Best Drama award at several film festivals.

Media

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Education

Class of '12

Academy of Art University

MFA in Motion Picture and Television w/ emphasis on directing
Class of '07

Middle Tennessee State University

Bachelors of Computer Science

My Gear

  • Sony a7R II
  • canon zoom lenses
  • Red Epic-W
  • Kessler 3ft Slider
  • seinheiser shotgun mic
  • Zoom H5 Digital Audio Recorder
  • Sachtler Tripod System 12 SB
  • Seinheiser Lavalier Set
  • Xeen Cinema Lenses

Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Camera Operator
  • Adobe Suite
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Customer Service
  • Technical Support
  • storyteller
  • Computer Hardware
  • Computer Programming
  • microsoft products