Freelance 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).
Has 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

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)
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

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
Austin Film Festival, Austin, Texas (2018)
Festival Screener
Responsible for helping to determine inclusion for films submitted to the festival.
  • Screened submissions in narrative features and narrative shorts.
  • Submitted extensive evaluations to festival programmers based on content and artistic merit.
  • Added to "Forward Team" in Aug 2018, used to make the final judgment on festival inclusion.
The Hub, Orlando, Florida (2016 − 2018)
Involvement Consultant
Responsible for maintaining an efficient, organized office environment. Operated at the Front Desk and acted as the visible face of the company during shifts.
  • Answered front desk calls and provided specialty printing and equipment for clients.
  • Led workshops on leadership, teamwork, and other valuable soft skills.
  • Acted as the senior most Involvement Consultant for over one and a half years.
Pride Student Association, Orlando, Florida (2017 − 2018)
Co-Founder / Co-President
Collaborated with a board of officers to spearhead the creation a new registered student organization for the University of Central Florida campus. Acted as Co-President of the only LGBTQ+ club on the largest public university campus in the nation.
  • Coordinated weekly meetings and social events for a body of over 60 members.
  • Fostered a positive social environment for LGBTQ+ students.
The founding Officers Board of Pride Student Association (PSA), photographed in August 2017.
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) Directors for the 2015-16 school year, photographed in April 2016.
Campus Activities Board (CAB), Orlando, Florida (2015 − 2016)
Speakers Director
Hosted over a dozen microbudget events over the course of one academic year. Coordinated dozens of volunteers and attendees to program events engaging issues of activism and social justice.
  • Collaborated with other programming directors to host co-sponsored events that reached out to niche audiences.
  • Ensured the existence of programming dealing with topical current events in an evenhanded manner which allowed for audience feedback.
Florida Film Festival (2016)
Student Marketing Team
Responsible for promoting two screenings of a Florida Film Festival entry (feature-length documentary) to the Central Florida area, including face-to-face and social media engagement.
  • Requirement of "The Film Producer" course at UCF
  • Documented marketing strategies and demographic behaviors
  • Worked in a team environment to publicize the screenings to interested, targeted markets
  • Arranged e-mail correspondence and live video conference calls with film producers