Summary

I'm a Texan who's passionate about writing and film. Well-versed in the geography of San Antonio and a proud native of the city.

Credits

9/12 – 9/12

Camera Operator (Canon HV30) Maria: Daughter of Immigrants

Live/Special Event — Ortiz Media Details
9/12 – 9/12

Camera Operator for Author's archival/promotional material.

5/11 – 5/12

Camera Operator (Panasonic AG-HPX300P) Northeast Independent School District - Graduations Ceremonies

Live/Special Event — NEISD Details
5/11 – 5/12

Filmed graduation ceremonies with shoulder mounted Panasonic P2 HD camera as well as stationary camera. Communicated via telex system with technical director and other camera operators. Assisted TD in relaying directions to other camera operators. Load in and broke down equipment. Off loading P2 cards. Grip work.

9/11 – 9/11

Camera Operator (Panasonic AG-HVX200A) Black Box

YouTube — Digital — Ortiz Media Details
9/11 – 9/11

Shot all short film footage, blocked shots, provided and set up audio equipment, assistant director, project editor.

4/11 – 4/11

Director (Camera Operator, Editor) Piñata Protest - Scene Unseen

Music Video — Ortiz Media Details
4/11 – 4/11

Camera A Operator, Director, Editor

6/10 – 7/10

Director (Camera Operator, Editor, Interviewer) One Hundred Years:

TV — Human Form Films/Ortiz Media Details
6/10 – 7/10

Shot, Edited, Produced this short documentary on the immigrant experience of the Rodriguez family as a commissioned project for a centennial celebration. Interviewed subjects, compiled photographs, ran sound, and set up live presentation.

1/10 – 3/10

Director (Editor, Sound)

Greg Coplen Ministries — Advertising — Ortiz Media Details
1/10 – 3/10

Filmed, Edited, ran Sound and Directed. Worked with Pastor/Musician Greg Coplen to devise and execute a promotional film highlighting his music and ministry.

3/09 – 4/09

Editor (Sony Vegas Pro 10.0)

Olsen Photographics — Advertising — Ortiz Media Details
3/09 – 4/09

Filmed and edited this online promotional video. Shadowed lead photographer at a professional photography studio through multiple sessions.

12/07 – 12/07

Writer (Director, Editor, Camera Operator) Zeitgeist Rising

Film (Feature-length) — Human Form Films/Ortiz Media Details
12/07 – 12/07

Wrote, directed, and edited this short film.

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Education

Class of '10

UCLA - Professional Program in Screenwriting (Online)

Completion Certificate
Class of '03

University of Texas - San Antonio

B.A. Communication