Independent Filmmaker

Wrapping production on "It's Been A Weird Week" (2017).
Stanley Swindling ("Stan") and Brittany Grant ("Kate") in "It's Been A Weird Week" (2017).
Produced several short films on a microbudget, operating as director, writer, and lead actor for all. Coordinated with local businesses to facilitate on-location shooting, and wrapped under budget and on time for each, with minimal re-shoots required.

  • Led a stress-free, hospitable work environment for all cast and crew.
 
  • Perceived effective methods for translating ideas into accessible products.
 
  • Distilled large projects into definable tasks, timelines, and procedures.
 
  • Motivated teams of people to execute a variety of tasks for a unified outcome.
 
  • Mandated diversity at every step of production, ensuring that all sets and pre/post-production spaces were inclusive.

Film Experience [Itemized]

First Assistant Directing on the set of "Retention" (2018).
First Assistant Director on "The Escapist" (2018).
WRITER / DIRECTOR / ACTOR:
"My Lonely Heart Calls" (2018)
"It's Been A Weird Week" (2017)

PRODUCER:
"I Can Save You" (2020)

FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:
"Assemblage" (2019)
"Shadowstep" (2018)
"Retention" (2018)
"The Escapist" (2018)

SOUND MIXER:
"Unnatural" (2017)
"Bare" (2017)

SECOND ASSISTANT CAMERA:
"Shoot-A-Date" (2018)
"Resurface" (2018)

LOCATION MANAGEMENT:
"Slas(her)" (2018)
"Where'd You Go" (2018)
"Endgame" (2017)
"Nevermore" (2017)

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT:
"The Day You Find Out Why" (2017)
"Love & War" (2017)
"The Cow" (2017)

DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT:
​"Embalm Yourself" (2018)

Other Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film [May 2018]
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
  • BFA program limited-access [20 students max. admitted per year]
  • Minors: Creative Writing; Theatre
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.81
  • Graduated Cum Laude
  • Dean's List Recipient (Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2017)
  • President's Honor Roll Recipient (Spring 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2017)

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Relevant Coursework:
  • Acting Workshop [TPP2185]
  • Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop [CRW4122]
  • Advanced Nonfiction Workshop [CRW4224]
  • Capstone I [FIL4434C]
  • Capstone II [FIL4573C]
  • Directing I [FIL2480]
  • Directing II [FIL4486C]
  • Directing the Actor for Film [FIL2481]
  • Feature / TV Writing I [FIL4162C]
  • Feature / TV Writing II [FIL4162C]
  • The Film Producer [FIL4661]
The UCF Film BFA Class of 2018.

Other Experience
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​Day Zero Productions, Beverly Hills, CA (2020)
Development Intern
Responsible for script coverage, answering phones, scheduling and email correspondences, and research for projects in development. Trained in an assistant-esque role to coordinate with agencies, writers, and other creatives.

​Valhalla Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA (2019)
Development Intern
Responsible for script coverage, research for upcoming projects, virtual organization, and front desk tasks.​

​Austin Film Festival, Austin, Texas (2018)
Festival Screener
Screened submissions in narrative features and narrative shorts, critically evaluating based on content and artistic merit. Joined the Forward Team (08/18), used to make the final judgment on festival inclusion.

​Florida Film Festival (2016)
Student Marketing Team
Promoted screenings of a festival entry (feature-length doc) to the Central Florida area using targeted marketing, face-to-face promotion, and social media engagement.​ Arranged e-mail correspondences and video conferencing with the film's producers.

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Technical Proficiencies:
  • Microsoft Word / Office
  • Google Sheets / Docs
  • Email Etiquette
  • Social Media

Soft Skills:
  • Public Speaking
  • Event Planning
  • Creative Pitching
  • Presentations / Workshops
  • Calendar Planning / Time Management
  • Leadership / Guiding a Team

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Collegiate Achievements:
  • Involvement Consultant, The Hub (2016-18)
    • Maintained an efficient, organized and customer-friendly environment as the Front Desk staff for an office company.
    • Served as the senior most Involvement Consultant for over one and a half years.
  • Co-Founder / Co-President, Pride Student Association (2017-18)
    • Co-created and spearheaded programming for the inaugural year of the only student-led LGBTQ+ organization on the largest public university campus in the nation.
  • Speakers Director, Campus Activities Board (2015−16)
    • Hosted over a dozen microbudget events, sparking thoughtful student discussion on issues of activism and social justice.