Experience

54 Below

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Photographer | Editor

  • Sep 2023 - Sep 2023

  "Songs from an Unmade Bed: A Queer Song Cycle" I shot a series of photographs with the nine cast members, and also recorded audio interviews using questions provided by the show's director. Later, I combined these photos and interviews into 21 distinct video collages that were then screened live during the show's performance at 54 Below on September 24th, 2023. "Songs from an Unmade Bed: A Queer Song Cycle" I shot a series of photographs with the nine cast members, and also recorded audio interviews using questions provided by the show's director. Later, I combined these photos and interviews into 21 distinct video collages that were then screened live during the show's performance at 54 Below on September 24th, 2023.



New Roots Films

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Set Production Assistant

  • Aug 2023 - Aug 2023

  I served as the production assistant for New Roots Films's interview with Robert Kennedy Jr., with my responsibilities including craft services, G&E swing, BTS photography, and media releases. I served as the production assistant for New Roots Films's interview with Robert Kennedy Jr., with my responsibilities including craft services, G&E swing, BTS photography, and media releases.



School of Creative and Performing Arts (SOCAPA)

• New York, New York, United States

• Assistant Instructor

  • Jul 2023 - Aug 2023



HBO Max

• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Set Production Assistant

  • Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

  “BOSS” Addl. Set PA - Main Unit | Walkie PA - 2nd Unit “BOSS” Addl. Set PA - Main Unit | Walkie PA - 2nd Unit



Booksweet

• Book Seller

  • Nov 2022 - Jan 2023



School of Creative and Performing Arts (SOCAPA)

• New York City Metropolitan Area

• Film Teaching Assistant | Resident Advisor

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  - I aided the instructors in running introductory film courses for students aged 14 to 18. This included organizing classroom materials, facilitating discussions, critiquing student work, and teaching the fundamentals of screenplay writing. - Additionally, I supervised students on their film production days, teaching equipment fundamentals and ensuring students maintained a regimented schedule across their day. - Finally, after production, I guided students in post production suites… Show more - I aided the instructors in running introductory film courses for students aged 14 to 18. This included organizing classroom materials, facilitating discussions, critiquing student work, and teaching the fundamentals of screenplay writing. - Additionally, I supervised students on their film production days, teaching equipment fundamentals and ensuring students maintained a regimented schedule across their day. - Finally, after production, I guided students in post production suites, teaching the basics of film/sound editing and reviewing films before they were finalized and submitted to the program's instructors. With the student work finalized, I assisted our campus director in weekly showcase events, with my duties including checking in and verifying the vaccination status of event guests. - As a resident advisor, I lived in and helped run the student dormitories. This work included the facilitation of team bonding on my assigned floors, preparing rooms for student move-in, evening room checks, and being on-call in case of an emergency. Furthermore, I chaperoned students on various trips across NYC, navigating public transportation with groups of 30-80 students at a time. Show less - I aided the instructors in running introductory film courses for students aged 14 to 18. This included organizing classroom materials, facilitating discussions, critiquing student work, and teaching the fundamentals of screenplay writing. - Additionally, I supervised students on their film production days, teaching equipment fundamentals and ensuring students maintained a regimented schedule across their day. - Finally, after production, I guided students in post production suites… Show more - I aided the instructors in running introductory film courses for students aged 14 to 18. This included organizing classroom materials, facilitating discussions, critiquing student work, and teaching the fundamentals of screenplay writing. - Additionally, I supervised students on their film production days, teaching equipment fundamentals and ensuring students maintained a regimented schedule across their day. - Finally, after production, I guided students in post production suites, teaching the basics of film/sound editing and reviewing films before they were finalized and submitted to the program's instructors. With the student work finalized, I assisted our campus director in weekly showcase events, with my duties including checking in and verifying the vaccination status of event guests. - As a resident advisor, I lived in and helped run the student dormitories. This work included the facilitation of team bonding on my assigned floors, preparing rooms for student move-in, evening room checks, and being on-call in case of an emergency. Furthermore, I chaperoned students on various trips across NYC, navigating public transportation with groups of 30-80 students at a time. Show less



"Charlie Blood" TV Pitch Packet

• Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Director | Director Of Photography

  • May 2022 - May 2022

  - I directed one of three scenes proposed as a ‘proof of concept’ for the television series Charlie Blood created by Phoebe Danaher. - Additionally, I served as the cinematographer for all three scenes. I worked alongside Phoebe and the producers to build a team of assistant cameras, gaffers, and grips, and I allocated a camera budget of roughly $6,000 toward lenses, camera needs, and support items. Furthermore, I collaborated with the other directors to construct shotlists and diagrams for… Show more - I directed one of three scenes proposed as a ‘proof of concept’ for the television series Charlie Blood created by Phoebe Danaher. - Additionally, I served as the cinematographer for all three scenes. I worked alongside Phoebe and the producers to build a team of assistant cameras, gaffers, and grips, and I allocated a camera budget of roughly $6,000 toward lenses, camera needs, and support items. Furthermore, I collaborated with the other directors to construct shotlists and diagrams for their scenes, and I made similar documents for my scene as well. - On set, I oversaw my team and served as my own camera operator, excluding when I was directing, thus allowing me to better observe the actors’s performances. - After production wrapped, I gave feedback on rough cuts of the scene I directed, and the final cut was screened as part of the Mighty Real/Queer Detroit Film Festival, hosted by the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan. Show less - I directed one of three scenes proposed as a ‘proof of concept’ for the television series Charlie Blood created by Phoebe Danaher. - Additionally, I served as the cinematographer for all three scenes. I worked alongside Phoebe and the producers to build a team of assistant cameras, gaffers, and grips, and I allocated a camera budget of roughly $6,000 toward lenses, camera needs, and support items. Furthermore, I collaborated with the other directors to construct shotlists and diagrams for… Show more - I directed one of three scenes proposed as a ‘proof of concept’ for the television series Charlie Blood created by Phoebe Danaher. - Additionally, I served as the cinematographer for all three scenes. I worked alongside Phoebe and the producers to build a team of assistant cameras, gaffers, and grips, and I allocated a camera budget of roughly $6,000 toward lenses, camera needs, and support items. Furthermore, I collaborated with the other directors to construct shotlists and diagrams for their scenes, and I made similar documents for my scene as well. - On set, I oversaw my team and served as my own camera operator, excluding when I was directing, thus allowing me to better observe the actors’s performances. - After production wrapped, I gave feedback on rough cuts of the scene I directed, and the final cut was screened as part of the Mighty Real/Queer Detroit Film Festival, hosted by the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan. Show less



"Darlings" FTVM Honors Thesis Film

• Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Writer | Director | Editor

  • Mar 2021 - May 2022

  Winner - Best Michigan Made Film, Motor City Nightmares International Film Festival 2023 Winner - Best Actress, Motor City Nightmares International Film Festival 2023 Winner - The Arthur Miller Creative Arts Award, the University of Michigan Honors Graduation Awards Winner - The Frank and Gail Beaver Script Writing Prize, the Hopwood Awards Finalist, Dark Drama - Texas Short Film Festival, Fall 2022 - Darlings was my honors thesis through the University of Michigan’s… Show more Winner - Best Michigan Made Film, Motor City Nightmares International Film Festival 2023 Winner - Best Actress, Motor City Nightmares International Film Festival 2023 Winner - The Arthur Miller Creative Arts Award, the University of Michigan Honors Graduation Awards Winner - The Frank and Gail Beaver Script Writing Prize, the Hopwood Awards Finalist, Dark Drama - Texas Short Film Festival, Fall 2022 - Darlings was my honors thesis through the University of Michigan’s Department of Film, Television, and Media. On the project, I served as the creative lead, writing six full drafts of the 30-page script, and then transitioning into the role of director. - I worked with my producers, my primary thesis advisor, and a crew of peers I assembled to plan and execute the thirty-minute film. - I rehearsed with the cast for a month before production began, while simultaneously drafting shotlists and camera set-up diagrams with my cinematographer. - On set, I led a team of 15 to 20 crew members, organizing transportation, locations, craft services, and daily schedules with the assistance of my producers and my assistant director. Additionally, the crew and I organized an extended shoot with roughly 25 extras, all while following the university’s Covid safety guidelines. - I then edited the film using Premiere Pro, with three rough cuts from January into mid-March of 2022, while also developing an original score with a composer. - Darlings premiered in mid-April to a sold-out crowd at the historic Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor, followed by a live Q&A between myself and the audience. I then defended the thesis before a board of five university faculty members, whereupon, I received highest honors for the project. Show less Winner - Best Michigan Made Film, Motor City Nightmares International Film Festival 2023 Winner - Best Actress, Motor City Nightmares International Film Festival 2023 Winner - The Arthur Miller Creative Arts Award, the University of Michigan Honors Graduation Awards Winner - The Frank and Gail Beaver Script Writing Prize, the Hopwood Awards Finalist, Dark Drama - Texas Short Film Festival, Fall 2022 - Darlings was my honors thesis through the University of Michigan’s… Show more Winner - Best Michigan Made Film, Motor City Nightmares International Film Festival 2023 Winner - Best Actress, Motor City Nightmares International Film Festival 2023 Winner - The Arthur Miller Creative Arts Award, the University of Michigan Honors Graduation Awards Winner - The Frank and Gail Beaver Script Writing Prize, the Hopwood Awards Finalist, Dark Drama - Texas Short Film Festival, Fall 2022 - Darlings was my honors thesis through the University of Michigan’s Department of Film, Television, and Media. On the project, I served as the creative lead, writing six full drafts of the 30-page script, and then transitioning into the role of director. - I worked with my producers, my primary thesis advisor, and a crew of peers I assembled to plan and execute the thirty-minute film. - I rehearsed with the cast for a month before production began, while simultaneously drafting shotlists and camera set-up diagrams with my cinematographer. - On set, I led a team of 15 to 20 crew members, organizing transportation, locations, craft services, and daily schedules with the assistance of my producers and my assistant director. Additionally, the crew and I organized an extended shoot with roughly 25 extras, all while following the university’s Covid safety guidelines. - I then edited the film using Premiere Pro, with three rough cuts from January into mid-March of 2022, while also developing an original score with a composer. - Darlings premiered in mid-April to a sold-out crowd at the historic Michigan Theater in downtown Ann Arbor, followed by a live Q&A between myself and the audience. I then defended the thesis before a board of five university faculty members, whereupon, I received highest honors for the project. Show less



University of Michigan

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media Assistant

  • Sep 2019 - Apr 2022

  - My responsibilities centered around manning the equipment room desk, often as the first and only point of contact for student production checkouts. - My work included scheduling orders and reservations, anticipating incoming equipment returns, organizing equipment in the storage areas, and notifying my superiors of overdue, missing, or broken items. This required a mixture of in-person and online/phone interactions, while I used a computer-based system for cataloging and tracking… Show more - My responsibilities centered around manning the equipment room desk, often as the first and only point of contact for student production checkouts. - My work included scheduling orders and reservations, anticipating incoming equipment returns, organizing equipment in the storage areas, and notifying my superiors of overdue, missing, or broken items. This required a mixture of in-person and online/phone interactions, while I used a computer-based system for cataloging and tracking equipment orders, reservations, and returns. -I also guided students in what equipment they'd need for a given production and instructed them on how to use that equipment. Show less - My responsibilities centered around manning the equipment room desk, often as the first and only point of contact for student production checkouts. - My work included scheduling orders and reservations, anticipating incoming equipment returns, organizing equipment in the storage areas, and notifying my superiors of overdue, missing, or broken items. This required a mixture of in-person and online/phone interactions, while I used a computer-based system for cataloging and tracking… Show more - My responsibilities centered around manning the equipment room desk, often as the first and only point of contact for student production checkouts. - My work included scheduling orders and reservations, anticipating incoming equipment returns, organizing equipment in the storage areas, and notifying my superiors of overdue, missing, or broken items. This required a mixture of in-person and online/phone interactions, while I used a computer-based system for cataloging and tracking equipment orders, reservations, and returns. -I also guided students in what equipment they'd need for a given production and instructed them on how to use that equipment. Show less



Michigan Medicine

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Maxwell Gray Film Production Assistant

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2021

  - I worked with the Depression Center staff and a third-party film producer to create videos in a series that highlighted student mental health at the University of Michigan. - My responsibilities included contacting potential storytellers, conducting interviews with them, and writing script drafts based on their stories. - Using these scripts, I assisted in on-set production; my duties included location management, set transportation, camera operating, lighting, and script supervision.… Show more - I worked with the Depression Center staff and a third-party film producer to create videos in a series that highlighted student mental health at the University of Michigan. - My responsibilities included contacting potential storytellers, conducting interviews with them, and writing script drafts based on their stories. - Using these scripts, I assisted in on-set production; my duties included location management, set transportation, camera operating, lighting, and script supervision. - With time, my role evolved to coaching our storytellers on script delivery, instructing our producers on filming set-ups, and deciding how to best utilize our on-set time at each location.

• Maxwell Gray Film Fellow

  • May 2020 - Aug 2020



NOVA | PBS

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Camera Operator

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2021

  - I served as one of two camera operators for a NOVA interview segment, filmed on campus at the University of Michigan. - My role required I provide my own camera equipment and operate it, set up two additional cameras, and utilize lighting equipment provided by the segment producer. - I served as one of two camera operators for a NOVA interview segment, filmed on campus at the University of Michigan. - My role required I provide my own camera equipment and operate it, set up two additional cameras, and utilize lighting equipment provided by the segment producer.



Rude Mechanicals

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Film Designer | Editor for "The Mother****er with the Hat"

  • Jan 2021 - May 2021

  - As the Film Designer for the Rude Mechanicals theater organization, I captured a two-hour theatrical staging of The Mother****er with the Hat by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Covid safety rules did not allow for live performance, so we opted to film the production across the span of one week in the Arthur Miller Theatre. - We spent three months in pre-production, during which time I attended rehearsals and planned detailed diagrams to cover each sequence of the play using a three-camera set-up. I… Show more - As the Film Designer for the Rude Mechanicals theater organization, I captured a two-hour theatrical staging of The Mother****er with the Hat by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Covid safety rules did not allow for live performance, so we opted to film the production across the span of one week in the Arthur Miller Theatre. - We spent three months in pre-production, during which time I attended rehearsals and planned detailed diagrams to cover each sequence of the play using a three-camera set-up. I then sourced an additional camera operator and the necessary equipment, and in late April, filmed the show in select sections. - Following production, I edited the scenes across three weeks and presented the final product to the organization’s producers for review. The show premiered the following week in a limited, online window. Show less - As the Film Designer for the Rude Mechanicals theater organization, I captured a two-hour theatrical staging of The Mother****er with the Hat by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Covid safety rules did not allow for live performance, so we opted to film the production across the span of one week in the Arthur Miller Theatre. - We spent three months in pre-production, during which time I attended rehearsals and planned detailed diagrams to cover each sequence of the play using a three-camera set-up. I… Show more - As the Film Designer for the Rude Mechanicals theater organization, I captured a two-hour theatrical staging of The Mother****er with the Hat by Stephen Adly Guirgis. Covid safety rules did not allow for live performance, so we opted to film the production across the span of one week in the Arthur Miller Theatre. - We spent three months in pre-production, during which time I attended rehearsals and planned detailed diagrams to cover each sequence of the play using a three-camera set-up. I then sourced an additional camera operator and the necessary equipment, and in late April, filmed the show in select sections. - Following production, I edited the scenes across three weeks and presented the final product to the organization’s producers for review. The show premiered the following week in a limited, online window. Show less



M-agination Films

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer

  • Sep 2019 - Apr 2021

  - As an associate producer, and later as a producer, I reviewed student scripts and arranged the filming of selected projects. This role involved location scouting, team scheduling, casting, equipment reservation, and budget management.

• Equipment Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Apr 2021

  - I was appointed as the organization’s first-ever equipment manager, tasked with establishing a system to track equipment reservations and checkouts. I then sustained this system with equipment training and maintenance.

• Associate Producer

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019



Shakespeare in the Arb

• Actor playing Sebastian in "Twelfth Night"

  • May 2019 - Jun 2019



"Oren Levin: One More Morning" Music Video

• 1st Assistant Camera / Gaffer

  • Apr 2019 - Apr 2019



"The Kelseys: Pollyanna" Music Video

• Ann Arbor, Michigan

• 1st Assistant Camera / Gaffer

  • Feb 2019 - Feb 2019



"Inhuman" Short Film

• Ann Arbor, Michigan / Holland, Michigan

• 2nd Assistant Director / 2nd Assistant Camera

  • Dec 2018 - Dec 2018

  - As 2nd AD, I was in charge of blocking and directing background talent, supervising background continuity, and assisting the producers with set load-in/load-out and craft services. - On shoots without extras, I assisted the camera team in various areas, including lens changes, rigging, and complicated camera movements. Additionally, I designed the lighting. - Inhuman was screened at the Cannes Short Film Corner 2019 and won Best Student Cinematographer at the New York Cinematography… Show more - As 2nd AD, I was in charge of blocking and directing background talent, supervising background continuity, and assisting the producers with set load-in/load-out and craft services. - On shoots without extras, I assisted the camera team in various areas, including lens changes, rigging, and complicated camera movements. Additionally, I designed the lighting. - Inhuman was screened at the Cannes Short Film Corner 2019 and won Best Student Cinematographer at the New York Cinematography Awards 2020 and the European Cinematography Awards 2020. Written and Directed by Hayley Tibbenham Producer: Sophia Georginis Co-Producer: Lauren Guido Director of Photography: Joshua Knoller 1st AD: Charlotte Beggs Show less - As 2nd AD, I was in charge of blocking and directing background talent, supervising background continuity, and assisting the producers with set load-in/load-out and craft services. - On shoots without extras, I assisted the camera team in various areas, including lens changes, rigging, and complicated camera movements. Additionally, I designed the lighting. - Inhuman was screened at the Cannes Short Film Corner 2019 and won Best Student Cinematographer at the New York Cinematography… Show more - As 2nd AD, I was in charge of blocking and directing background talent, supervising background continuity, and assisting the producers with set load-in/load-out and craft services. - On shoots without extras, I assisted the camera team in various areas, including lens changes, rigging, and complicated camera movements. Additionally, I designed the lighting. - Inhuman was screened at the Cannes Short Film Corner 2019 and won Best Student Cinematographer at the New York Cinematography Awards 2020 and the European Cinematography Awards 2020. Written and Directed by Hayley Tibbenham Producer: Sophia Georginis Co-Producer: Lauren Guido Director of Photography: Joshua Knoller 1st AD: Charlotte Beggs Show less



"After Class" Film

• Manhattan, New York

• Post Production Assistant

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

  - I reviewed and refined existing cuts of scenes and constructed cuts of previously untouched sequences which were then reviewed by the film’s director. My main task was to find moments that other PAs or the director himself had overlooked, and then rework the material to highlight these newfound elements. - In particular, I was commended by the director for my work on one sequence, starring actress Fran Drescher, which was later featured in the film’s trailer. - After Class premiered… Show more - I reviewed and refined existing cuts of scenes and constructed cuts of previously untouched sequences which were then reviewed by the film’s director. My main task was to find moments that other PAs or the director himself had overlooked, and then rework the material to highlight these newfound elements. - In particular, I was commended by the director for my work on one sequence, starring actress Fran Drescher, which was later featured in the film’s trailer. - After Class premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2019. Written and Directed by Daniel Schechter Producer: Courtenay Johnson Director of Photography: Gregory J. Wilson Alt. Title "Safe Spaces" (2019) Show less - I reviewed and refined existing cuts of scenes and constructed cuts of previously untouched sequences which were then reviewed by the film’s director. My main task was to find moments that other PAs or the director himself had overlooked, and then rework the material to highlight these newfound elements. - In particular, I was commended by the director for my work on one sequence, starring actress Fran Drescher, which was later featured in the film’s trailer. - After Class premiered… Show more - I reviewed and refined existing cuts of scenes and constructed cuts of previously untouched sequences which were then reviewed by the film’s director. My main task was to find moments that other PAs or the director himself had overlooked, and then rework the material to highlight these newfound elements. - In particular, I was commended by the director for my work on one sequence, starring actress Fran Drescher, which was later featured in the film’s trailer. - After Class premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2019. Written and Directed by Daniel Schechter Producer: Courtenay Johnson Director of Photography: Gregory J. Wilson Alt. Title "Safe Spaces" (2019) Show less



Shakespeare in the Arb

• Actor playing Romeo in "Romeo and Juliet"

  • May 2018 - Jun 2018



Independent Production

• Actor playing Hamlet in "Hamlet"

  • Dec 2017 - Mar 2018



"Last Requests" Short Film

• Set Production Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

  - I serviced a wide variety of production needs, including set dressing, wardrobe and prop acquisition, craft services, equipment and crew transportation, set lockdowns, and any other tasks required by the associate and lead producers. - Toward the end of production, our lead producer had to leave the set early, and I was asked by the associate producer to take on higher-level responsibilities to help rebalance the distribution of work. - Last Requests was screened at the Woodstock Film… Show more - I serviced a wide variety of production needs, including set dressing, wardrobe and prop acquisition, craft services, equipment and crew transportation, set lockdowns, and any other tasks required by the associate and lead producers. - Toward the end of production, our lead producer had to leave the set early, and I was asked by the associate producer to take on higher-level responsibilities to help rebalance the distribution of work. - Last Requests was screened at the Woodstock Film Festival 2018, the Palm Springs International ShortFest 2018, and received the Best Actress and Audience Choice awards at the Walla Walla Movie Crush in 2018. Written and Directed by Courtenay Johnson Producer: Kerry Girvin Director of Photography: Alexander Hankoff 1st AD: Michael Bryant Show less - I serviced a wide variety of production needs, including set dressing, wardrobe and prop acquisition, craft services, equipment and crew transportation, set lockdowns, and any other tasks required by the associate and lead producers. - Toward the end of production, our lead producer had to leave the set early, and I was asked by the associate producer to take on higher-level responsibilities to help rebalance the distribution of work. - Last Requests was screened at the Woodstock Film… Show more - I serviced a wide variety of production needs, including set dressing, wardrobe and prop acquisition, craft services, equipment and crew transportation, set lockdowns, and any other tasks required by the associate and lead producers. - Toward the end of production, our lead producer had to leave the set early, and I was asked by the associate producer to take on higher-level responsibilities to help rebalance the distribution of work. - Last Requests was screened at the Woodstock Film Festival 2018, the Palm Springs International ShortFest 2018, and received the Best Actress and Audience Choice awards at the Walla Walla Movie Crush in 2018. Written and Directed by Courtenay Johnson Producer: Kerry Girvin Director of Photography: Alexander Hankoff 1st AD: Michael Bryant Show less