Experience

Rolling Stone Culture Council

• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Official Member

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Sharing insights on film production, festivals, business and more with Rolling Stone Culture Council, an exclusive community for leaders in the worlds of music, entertainment, media, food & beverage, fashion, sports, gaming, cannabis, and more. Sharing insights on film production, festivals, business and more with Rolling Stone Culture Council, an exclusive community for leaders in the worlds of music, entertainment, media, food & beverage, fashion, sports, gaming, cannabis, and more.



Bohemian Industries

• Provo, Utah

• Founder & Director

  • Jun 2010 - Present

  Bohemian Industries has become known for creating stylish, slickly produced, and highly entertaining film productions since the 2011 release of the record setting horror film "An Evening with My Comatose Mother." Since then, the production company has created films, music videos, and commercial work that has become internationally recognized for imaginative storytelling, bold color pallets, and high production values. Bohemian Industries also produces several live events, including the genre film festival, FilmQuest. - Productions have won over 250 festival and industry awards to date - Productions have played over 275 film festivals internationally and domestically - Productions have achieved near universal praise from critics Show less



FilmQuest Festival

• Founder & Director

  • Feb 2014 - Present

  A film festival for the Fantastic (aka sci-fi, fantasy, horror, the beyond, etc.), FilmQuest has taken just five brief years to become one of the most lauded and beloved genre film festivals on the planet. Through a combination of iconic branding, aggressive networking, and quality programming, the festival has become one of the most important stops for genre filmmakers and has advanced the careers of numerous artists while also building a formidable alumni base.Under his direction and leadership, and entirely in one of the most unlikely of locales - Provo, Utah - the festival has become a beloved destination for filmmakers from around the globe in what MovieMaker Magazine has called "A Kingdom of Thrills and Magic."Other roles include managing and securing sponsorships, working with city and government officials, collaborating with local businesses and press, promotional guest appearances on talk shows, and more.- "Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" - MovieMaker Magazine, 2021, 2017 & 2015- "Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals" - FilmFreeway, 2016 - Present (currently #3)- "Best of State Film Festival" - 4x Best of State Awards (Utah), 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018- "50 Best Genre Festivals in the World" - MovieMaker Magazine, 2021- "30 Bloody Best Genre Fest in the World" - MovieMaker Magazine, 2019- "The Best Horror Film Festivals in the World" - Dread Central, 2021- "Best New Film Festival" - Arty Awards, Salt Lake City Weekly, 2014 Show less

• Director of Programming

  • Mar 2014 - Present

  As the Director of Programming, routinely watches nearly 1,000 films annually to curate the best and most exciting genre film programming in the world for the nine day festival. His responsibilities also include scheduling, logistics, filmmaker communication, Q&A moderating, hosting, VIP workshop programming, and more. The position has enabled him to successfully identify and program the best films while also recognizing the brightest emerging talent in the industry.



The Organization for a New Utah Flag

• United States
• Government Relations

• Spokesman & Designer

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Is the designer of Utah's new commemorative state flag, which was passed by the Utah state legislature and signed into law by the Governor of Utah in March 2021. His design tells the story of Utah with 7 symbolic images and patterns. He also serves as the Organization's spokesman, and as such has relationships with the media, legislators, and press. He is also the Organization's web and graphic designer. His requirements also allow him to maintain close relationships with legislators and lobbying. Show less



Utah Valley Film Society

• Provo, Utah, United States

• Co-Founder & Board Member

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Co-Founder and Board Member for the new Utah Valley Film Society, that works to curate the best art house films and events for the citizens of Utah Valley, providing opportunities for cinephiles throughout the Valley and the region. Also dedicated to the building of an art house cinema in Downtown Provo, and in nurturing and developing filmmaking talent in the area. Co-Founder and Board Member for the new Utah Valley Film Society, that works to curate the best art house films and events for the citizens of Utah Valley, providing opportunities for cinephiles throughout the Valley and the region. Also dedicated to the building of an art house cinema in Downtown Provo, and in nurturing and developing filmmaking talent in the area.



"Gravity" (Music Video)

• Writer/Director/Producer

  • 2021 - 2021

  Stranded in space and time, an astronaut must be saved across the galaxies by the woman he loves before all is lost. An eye popping VFX heavy music video for Irish pop singer, Yelpy. Stranded in space and time, an astronaut must be saved across the galaxies by the woman he loves before all is lost. An eye popping VFX heavy music video for Irish pop singer, Yelpy.



"Demons" (Music Video)

• Writer/Director/Producer

  • 2018 - 2018

  Awakening from a haunting nightmare, a young girl is visited by a comforting light that has much more sinister intentions than we could ever imagine in this expansion on the "Comatose Mother" universe. An original music video and single produced by Bohemian Industries. - Winner of 9 awards Awakening from a haunting nightmare, a young girl is visited by a comforting light that has much more sinister intentions than we could ever imagine in this expansion on the "Comatose Mother" universe. An original music video and single produced by Bohemian Industries. - Winner of 9 awards



"Creatures of Whitechapel" (Narrative Film)

• Writer/Director/Producer

  • 2016 - 2016

  Jack the Ripper stalks the streets of London, searching for the perfect victims to help Dr. Frankenstein, her master, bring his Creation to life. However, rumors of Frankenstein’s nighttime activities are brewing, and Jack, revealed to be Igor, is tasked with one last foray into the bowels of Victorian London to find the last piece needed to bring Frankenstein’s mad vision to life. A deadly love triangle is sparked between the titular characters, and the image of the legends will forever be changed. Gothic horror is reborn in this colorful and erotic ode to vintage horror cinema. Also served as Editor, Production Designer, Art Director, VFX Supervisor, and Costume Designer on the film. - Winner of 87 awards & over 75 additional nominations - Official Selection of over 80 film festivals - Opening Night short film of Sitges, premiering in Oscar-qualifying competition Show less



"The Fantastic House of Horrors" (FearCon)

• Salt Lake City, Utah

• Creative Director & Producer

  • 2016 - 2016

  In collaboration with FearCon, created a unique interactive experience that combined live theater, haunted houses, and escape rooms in a way never seen before. Using his award-winning properties "Creatures of Whitechapel," "Kiss the Devil in the Dark," and "An Evening with My Comatose Mother," the engrossing experience immersed guests into the mythology and stories of those worlds by bringing to life the characters as seen on screen, with puzzles, interactive sets, high quality production values and more, "The Fantastic House of Horrors" were the talk of FearCon and proved so successful that plans are in place to make it a permanent experience. Show less



"Kiss the Devil in the Dark" (Narrative Film)

• Writer/Co-Director/Producer

  • 2016 - 2016

  Marcus, a powerful sorcerer desperate to save his dying wife, makes a deal with the demon Dagon to save her soul. Dagon, however, has more in mind for Marcus than just a simple exchanging of souls. With seemingly no other choice Marcus accepts, catapulting him into a dark series of events. A Faustian, dark fantasy story of sorcery, love, demons and betrayal that featured a star led cast and heavy use of VFX and SFX in a period setting. Also served as Editor, Production Designer, Art Director, and VFX Supervisor on the film. - Winner of over 60 awards & over 40 additional nominations - Official Selection of over 40 film festivals Show less



"My Eternity" (Music Video)

• Writer/Director/Producer

  • 2016 - 2016

  Four teens, with the help of a Medium, conduct a seance to conjure the spirit of someone they mortally wronged. They’ll soon wish they hadn’t as the spirit gets her bloody revenge. Music video from the nü-metal band, Chrysalis. - Winner of 4 awards Four teens, with the help of a Medium, conduct a seance to conjure the spirit of someone they mortally wronged. They’ll soon wish they hadn’t as the spirit gets her bloody revenge. Music video from the nü-metal band, Chrysalis. - Winner of 4 awards



FantasyCon

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Mar 2014 - Jul 2015

  Served on the Board of Directors for the pop culture convention, FantasyCon. Advised on guest appearances, events, promotion, branding, and more during the company's operating duration. Served on the Board of Directors for the pop culture convention, FantasyCon. Advised on guest appearances, events, promotion, branding, and more during the company's operating duration.



"FilmQuest: Prepare for Fantastic" (Commercial)

• Director/Producer/Editor

  • 2014 - 2014

  A promotional spot for FilmQuest that energetically highlights through a series of mascots the theme and spirit of the festival. - Winner of 8 awards A promotional spot for FilmQuest that energetically highlights through a series of mascots the theme and spirit of the festival. - Winner of 8 awards



"I'll Always Be Young" (Music Video)

• Writer/Director/Producer

  • 2013 - 2013

  An old man follows a mysterious and beautiful young woman through a series of scenic locations, growing young as he follows his proverbial fountain of youth. Music video for pop vocalist, Shaun Canon. - Winner of 2 awards An old man follows a mysterious and beautiful young woman through a series of scenic locations, growing young as he follows his proverbial fountain of youth. Music video for pop vocalist, Shaun Canon. - Winner of 2 awards



"Electric Light" (Music Video)

• Writer/Director/Producer

  • 2012 - 2012

  A young girl discovers a gateway to an intergalactic dance party. A VFX and SFX heavy music video for the electronic band, Muscle Hawk. - Winner of 12 awards A young girl discovers a gateway to an intergalactic dance party. A VFX and SFX heavy music video for the electronic band, Muscle Hawk. - Winner of 12 awards



"An Evening with My Comatose Mother" (Narrative Film)

• Writer/Director/Producer

  • 2011 - 2011

  Dorothy Pritchard thought she had it easy: house sit for the wealthy Poe’s on All Hallow’s Eve while collecting a cool paycheck. That was, until, she was introduced to the Poe’s rotting, comatose mother living upstairs. As the dark of the night comes, and the approaching storm blacks out the neighborhood, Dorothy soon finds herself on a nightmare ride through hell that she can only beg to be woken up from. Also served as Editor, Production Designer and Art Director on the film. - World Record - most awarded horror short film ever made (2011 - 2016) - Winner of 76 awards & over 40 additional nominations - Official Selection of over 100 film festivals - Distribution via Shorts International - Became #6 best-selling short film on iTunes within 24 hours of release - Featured in the industry leading Make-Up Artist magazine for its Hollywood level makeup FX Show less



"Push Push"

• Producer

  • 2011 - 2011

  An emotionally distraught woman, caught in an abandoned prison, awakens her inner tyrant in the single from the Depeche Mode break-off band, Compact Space. An emotionally distraught woman, caught in an abandoned prison, awakens her inner tyrant in the single from the Depeche Mode break-off band, Compact Space.



Richard Martin Governor Campaign

• Provo, Utah

• Press Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

  Managed press relations, promotion and on-site campaigning for Richard Martin's Governor bid in Utah. Actively involved in policy consulting and other advisory roles. Managed press relations, promotion and on-site campaigning for Richard Martin's Governor bid in Utah. Actively involved in policy consulting and other advisory roles.



"I Am from Nowhere" (Documentary)

• Various

• Director/Producer/Editor

  • 2010 - 2010

  The story of the little known Lemko people of the Carpathian mountains who have quickly become a "lost" people as years of prejudice and socio-political persecution have diminished their numbers, but their modern legacy still fights on. The story of the little known Lemko people of the Carpathian mountains who have quickly become a "lost" people as years of prejudice and socio-political persecution have diminished their numbers, but their modern legacy still fights on.



TsunamiAID

• Provo, Utah

• Founder & Owner

  • Dec 2004 - Dec 2005

  After the Southeast Asian tsunami disaster in December 2004, quickly mobilized his contacts through the DieHard startup and started selling a blue wristband reading "Wear Tsunami Aid" in four languages to support disaster aid and relief to the affected areas. The money raised was used to build a primary school in Indonesia that has grown to become the most influential school in the region through a collaboration and relationship with one of the nation's most well respected foreign ambassadors, Dr. Alwi Shihab. Show less



DieHARD

• Provo, Utah

• Co-Founder & Owner

  • Sep 2004 - Mar 2005

  Capitalizing on the yellow Livestrong wristband phenomena, co-created the "alternative" option: a plain black wristband that simply asked "Why Livestrong when you can Die Hard?" and stating "You are the cause." Became a popular, albeit brief, alternate to the yellow wristband. Capitalizing on the yellow Livestrong wristband phenomena, co-created the "alternative" option: a plain black wristband that simply asked "Why Livestrong when you can Die Hard?" and stating "You are the cause." Became a popular, albeit brief, alternate to the yellow wristband.



Hope Gallery

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Dealer

  • May 2004 - Mar 2005

  Dealt and sold original fine art by European masters, notably the works of Scandinavian artists Carl Bloch, Peder Mønsted, Christian Mølsted, Edvard Petersen, and Knud Edsberg among others. Dealt and sold original fine art by European masters, notably the works of Scandinavian artists Carl Bloch, Peder Mønsted, Christian Mølsted, Edvard Petersen, and Knud Edsberg among others.