Wrote, directed, and produced an 8-episode digital series for Disney Digital Network’s partnership with Tastemade Studios. Successfully integrated major Disney IPs, communicated with stakeholders, and executed production through post.
Summary
A seasoned director-producer-editor multi-hyphenate with 10+ years in the entertainment industry. Graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Credits
8/18 – 10/18
Director (8 Episodes) – Kitchen Little (Disney Eats Edition) (Season 1)
Facebook Watch — Digital — Tastemade Details
8/18 – 10/18
5/18 – 8/18
Director – Staying Fresh With Hilary Duff (Season 1)
Facebook — TV — Tastemade Details
5/18 – 8/18
Wrote, directed, and produced a 4-episode digital series for Walmart and Tastemade, starring Hilary Duff that aired on Facebook Watch.
11/17 – 11/17
Director – Funny Or Die Presents - The Naked Truth
Funny or Die — Digital — Funny or Die Productions Details
11/17 – 11/17
Directed and Edited the short form comedy documentary "The Naked Truth" for Funny Or Die Originals, interfacing with Funny Or Die producers in Los Angeles on a daily basis while shooting on-location in Pennsylvania.
10/17 – 10/17
Producer (ABC Australia) – Squinters (Season 1)
ABC — TV — Jungle Details
10/17 – 10/17
(2018) Served as U.S. Producer on Season 1 (six episodes) of the ABC Australia series, “Squinters" coordinating with and supervising vendors, studios, and talent.
6/16 – 6/16
Producer (Australian Version) – No Activity (Season 2)
TV — Jungle Details
6/16 – 6/16
(2016) Served as U.S. Producer on Season 2 (six episodes) of the Stan. Original Australian Series, "No Activity," which was later adapted for U.S. TV on CBS All-Access starring Will Ferrell.
2/14 – 3/15
Showrunner – Zedd: Moment of Clarity
MTV — TV — Sunblock Studios Details
2/14 – 3/15
Helmed as Showrunner of the documentary special "ZEDD: Moment of Clarity" which aired on MTV/Palladia and Vevo. Oversaw all phases of production from pre- to post-production. Also fulfilled the duty of Editor on the film using Adobe Premiere.
1/12 – 2/15
Director of Development
Staff Position — Brian Graden Media Details
1/12 – 2/15
Brian Graden Media – Los Angeles, CA • Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected the unique sensibilities of the the TV networks that Brian Graden Media did business with. • Managed a revolving slate of eight pilot presentations / sizzles per quarter (on average). • Directed, produced, and edited sizzles and pilot presentations (internal and front- facing) including the "Walk of Shame Shuttle," which sparked a four-network bidding war and landed a straight-to-series order on Vh1. • Reported directly to Brian Graden, Lois Curren, and Gaurav Misra (partners).
11/14 – 1/15
Director (Pilot Presentation) – Bollywed
WE tv — TV — Brian Graden Media
11/14 – 1/15
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Education
University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts
B.A. Cinema-Television Production
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