Summary

Filmmaker with over 15 years in the entertainment industry producing, creating, writing and directing. *Outstanding Female Filmmaker Award Hamptons Film Fest '13 *Film Independent Directing Fellow '11 **References available!

Credits

10/11 – 2/14

Director (Writer) Free Ride

Film (Feature-length) Details
10/11 – 2/14

WRITER/DIRECTOR FREE RIDE, Feature Film Starring Anna Paquin, Drea DeMatteo, Cam Gigandet * Oversaw project from development through post production * Implementation of notes from producers * Oversaw hiring and working with department heads in all creative aspects * Oversaw editorial and post in all creative aspects http://pro.imdb.com/title/tt1839482/

6/13 – 8/13

Director Untitled Thriller Feature

Film (Feature-length) — Featured Artist Productions
6/13 – 8/13
2/13 – 8/13

Stunt Ape Coordinator/Wrangler Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Film (Feature-length) — 20th Century Fox Details
2/13 – 8/13

Stunt/Ape Wrangler/Coordinator Director Matt Reeves /20th Century Fox Vancouver / New Orleans •Coordinating communication between stunt apes and all production departments including WETA, VFX Motion Capture team *Extensive knowledge of motion capture production, application and technology

3/11 – 3/11

Director (Writer) Girls Girls Girls!

Film (Feature-length) Details
3/11 – 3/11

WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER CONVENTION OF DYING, Short Film Anthology * Awarded grant for Girls Girls Girls! Project: a dynamic movement proactively creating opportunities in key artistic roles for female filmmakers, while fostering mentorships with young women. www.girlsgirlsgirlsthefilm.com

1/09 – 10/10

Producer CHERRY BOOM BOOM

Live/Special Event Details
1/09 – 10/10

* Cherry Boom Boom: Produced all aspects of Vegas-style dance revue including branding, marketing and press.

1/10 – 6/10

Producer AXIS MUNDI PERFORMING ARTS SERIES

Live/Special Event — THE ACTORS' GANG Details
1/10 – 6/10

CREATOR, PRODUCER & PROGRAMMER AXIS MUNDI SERIES Curator Tim Robbins * Overseeing all permitting, insurance, staffing, contracts, equipment, budgeting, and scheduling. Programming and partnering: Satiristas (The Green Room, Showtime), PBS, Get Lit Players and non-profit sector organizations for screenings and live performances. Marketing design materials, press releases and website design.

10/09 – 12/09

Producer WTF?! FESTIVAL

Live/Special Event — THE ACTORS' GANG Details
10/09 – 12/09

HEAD CREATOR, PRODUCER & PROGRAMMER WTF?! Festival Curator Tim Robbins * Head of production for arts festival; overseeing all permitting, insurance, staffing, contracts, budgeting, scheduling, programming and partnering: The Satiristas (The Green Room/Showtime), PBS, Jackson Browne Tenacious D Sarah Silverman, Ben Gibbard, Tom Morello, Gore Vidal John Doe, Serj Tankian

1/99 – 1/07

Producer Directors Cuts

Live/Special Event — MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION Details
1/99 – 1/07

* Director’s Cuts Film Festival: Created Partnerships with companies such as Universal, Sony, Eastman Kodak and Panavision. Production of event: scheduling, staffing, equipment, insurance, deliveries; program films, produce trailers, all marketing materials and supervise creative team.

Recos

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Education

Kent State University

Biological Sciences

Skills

  • Post Production
  • Producing
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • music
  • Commercials
  • Digital Media
  • Documentaries
  • Entertainment
  • Film
  • Film Production
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Music Videos
  • Photography
  • Video
  • Video Editing
  • Casting
  • Screenwriting
  • Scripting
  • Theatre
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Feature Films
  • Short Films
  • Camera
  • Sound
  • Creative Writing
  • Festivals
  • Acting
  • Plays
  • Composition
  • Dance
  • Artists