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Directing Resume

Film & Video Director

CLIMB – Independent short film 2014

  • A narrative drama about a man’s journey to find peace and beauty in his own death, and his granddaughter’s unwillingness to let him go. Currently in post production.
  • Shot on RED EPIC – MoVi Rig and Octocopter aerial shots featured in production

THE CONTRACT – Independent short film 2012

  • A narrative drama about a man signing a deal with the devil in order to fulfill a promise to his late wife and son.
  • Premiered at the UK Film Festival in London, England.
  • Official selection at numerous other film festivals around the country including Palm Springs International
  • Fest, New Filmmakers LA, Hollywood Film Fest, Seatlle Film Fest, and the Sonoma International fest.
  • Shot on the RED ONE camera. Steadicam shots featured in production.

WME PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT VIDEO – In house production for WME Quarterly meeting 2013

  • A short comedy about WME Production department agents finding and marketing a new breed of celebrity,Below the Line clients.
  • Featured WME Production Department agents themselves, as well as appearances by Dermot Mulroney, Krysten Ritter, and Deep Roy
  • Premiered at 2013 William Morris Endeavor Quarterly meeting at Beverly Hills Hotel
  • Shot on the RED Epic

I CAN DO IT! – Independent Pilot Presentation 2012

  • 20-minute comedy Pilot Presentation about a man attempting to become a professional football player, inreality and as a fictional character, at the same time.
  • Currently in talks for distribution
  • Shot on Canon 5D

SONG PRESERVATION SOCIETY “XIA” – Music video 2013

  • Live and unplugged music video for the band Song Preservation Society
  • Shot on Canon 5D

SONG PRESERVATION SOCIETY “Atoms for Peace” – Music video 2013

  • Live and unplugged music video for the band Song Preservation Society
  • Shot on Canon 5D

THE OTHER SIDE – Independent Short Film 2004

  • A dark, cerebral drama about a man lured into a netherworld of desert landscapes and deadly clues
  • Produced while in the UCSB Film Program
  • Shot on 16mm film

SUBTLE DIFFERENCES – Independent Short Film 2003

  • A mind bending thriller about a man confronting a curious intruder to his home – Himself.
  • Produced while at the NEY YORK FILM ACADEMY intensive Film Program
  • Shot on 16mm film

AVARICE “DECEMBER” – Music Video 2003

  • Music video for the band AVARICE, shot in a cornfield and on location in Simi Valley
  • Produced while at the NEY YORK FILM ACADEMY intensive Film Program
  • Shot on 16mm film

ROBOT NATION – Independent Short Film 2003

  • A short comedy about a police officer arresting anyone NOT doing the robot dance.
  • Produced while at the NEY YORK FILM ACADEMY intensive Film Program
  • Shot on 16mm film
Education

University of California Santa Barbara 2000-2004

  • BA in Film Studies – emphasis in Directing and Cinematography

New York Film Academy 2003

  • 6 week intensive program focused on film production and directing

Shot several films and music videos on 16mm film on the Universal Studios backlot