Summary of Qualifications
Proficient in camera and lighting techniques for film & HD cinematography
Proficient in non-linear editing.
Reliable, committed team player.
Ability to multitask under high-pressure situations.
Excellent communication skills
Education
Masters of Fine Art Media Arts Production – Cinematography
City College of New York, New York, NY. 2005
Bachelor of Fine Art – Interdisciplinary Arts
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL. 1999
Awards
Kodak Eastman Product Grant 2005
Polk Scholarship 1996 -1999
John & Mary Hoggins Fund 1996 – 1999
Credit List
2009
House Chilling, Cinematographer, Most Triumphant Epic Films, Narrative Short. Director: Joe Fiorello
House of Danu Lughnasadh Gorsedd, Cinematographer, House of Danu Films,Documentary. Director: James Bianchi
Tigers & Pandas, Cinematographer, ArtLine Films,Documentary. Director: Emma Tassy & Sheng Zhimin
Terra Nova, Consulting Producer, Lamplighter Productions, Feature In Development. Director: Jonathan Vaughn
2008
El Regreso de Lencho, Co-Producer, Occularis Films, Narrative Feature. Director: Writer/Director Mario Rosales (Guatemala)
Josefina, Producer, Occularis Films, Animated Teaser. Animation Director: Trung Lac
Long Shadows, Co-Producer/Director of Photography/Editor, Lamplighter Productions, Narrative Short. Director: Jason Dyer
A Moment, Producer/Director of Photography/Editor, Most Epic Triumphant Films, Music Video. Director: Joe Fiorello
Toy State/Road Rippers Spot, Director of Photography, BlackWatch Productions, Commercial Spot. Director: Peter Gagnon
2007
AfterWorld, Writer’s Assistant, Lamplighter Productions, Sci Fi Pilot. Writers: DB Levin & Jason Dyer
Target Libertine Spot, Art Department PA, MTV/Viacom, Commercial Spot. Art Coordinator: Kyle McBeth
Domino’s Pizza Spot, Art Department PA, Tool, Commercial Spot. Art Coordinator: Hillary Rogers
Hanaford’s Grocery Spot, Production Assistant, Brand New School Commercial Spot. Production Coordinator: Hillary Rogers
Triptosane, Director of Photography, Supernatural Productions, Feature. Director: Mike DiCerto
A Vicious Cycle, Director of Photography, Short. Director: Alex Jacquet
The Last One, Producer/Director of Photography, Most Epic Triumphant Films, Narrative Short. Director: Joe Fiorello
Pied, Director of Photography/Editor, BGFM Productions, Sci Fi Short. Director: Paula Wilson
73, Director of Photography, Mizan Media Productions, Sci Fi Short. Director: M. Asli Dukan
Fist Full of Koi, Producer/Director of Photography/Editor, Web-Based Comedy Show. Directors: Yvie Raij & Matthew Payne
2006
A Brief Encounter, Director of Photography, Narrative Short. Director: Liang Shih
Stoopid TV, Producer/Director of Photography/Editor, Comedy Show. Directors: Yvie Raij, Matthew Payne, Benjamin Holmes, & Mark Dunn
My Stuffed Animal is a Monster, Director of Photography, Most Epic Triumphant Films, Horror Comedy Feature. Director: Joe Fiorello
Boot, Director of Photography, Mizan Media Productions, Music Video. Director: M. Asli Dukan
Get Your Groove On, Camera Operator, Reality Pilot. Director: Kyle McBeth
Nova Rock, Director of Photography, Bottle Demon Studios, Pilot. Director: Peter Gagnon
Invisible Universe: A History of Blackness In Speculative Fiction, Cinematographer, Mizan Media Productions, Documentary. Director: M. Asli Dukan
2005
Nova Rock, Director of Photography, Bottle Demon Studios, Sci Fi Pilot. Director: Peter Gagnon
Kew Gardens Remembered, Cinematography, Documentary. Director: Robert Lieberman
Gay Playa, Director of Photography, LOGO, Reality TV Pilot. Director: Lou Peterson
Mimi’s Portrait, Director of Photography, Latino Flavored Productions Inc, Narrative Short. Director: Linda Nieves-Powell
Bordentown: A Place Out of Time, Cinematographer, Hudson West Productions, Documentary. Director: Dave Davidson
North Korea, Cinematographer, Documentary. Director: JT Takagi
1955 – Seven Days of Fall, Cinematographer, Documentary. Director: Rory Fielding
Simon Manor, 1st AC, No Pressure Productions, Narrative. Director: Soman Chainani
Blue Jupiter Jingles, Director of Photography, EPK. Director: Diana Preisler
Carver Federal Saving Bank, Director of Photography, Mizan Media Productions, Commercial Spec . Director: M. Asli Dukan
La Historia del Marcos, Director of Photography, Occularis Films, Narrative Short. Director: Mario Rosales
Biding Time, Director of Photography, Lamplighter Productions, Narrative Short. Director: Joachim Wiese
Invisible Universe: A History of Blackness In Speculative Fiction, Cinematographer, Mizan Media Productions, Documentary. Director: M. Asli Dukan
A Drop of Life, 2nd AC, Narrative Short, Director: K. Shalini
2004
A Love Marriage, Cinematographer, No Pressure Productions, Documentary, Director: Soman Chainani
Suhane Sapne, Director of Photography, Narrative Short, No Pressure Productions, Director: Soman Chainani
A Girl’s Bedroom, Director of Photography, Narrative Short, Director: Vaishali Sinha
Cuando La Luna Esta Llena, Director of Photography, Flackman Bros. Productions, Narrative Short. Director: Marc Lesser – Winner: Best Cinematography, Best Directing, Best Screenplay – CityVisions Film & Video Showcase 2005
The Kiss, Director of Photography, No Pressure Productions, Narrative Short. Director: Soman Chainani
The Wedding Proposal, Cinematographer, Documentary. Director: Anjanette Levert – Winner: The Journey Award – CityVisions Film & Video Showcase 2005
[In]visible Years, Cinematographer, Documentary. Director: Gideon Boaz
Mendhi, Director of Photography, Narrative Short, No Pressure Productions. Director: Soman Chainani
Lynette, Director of Photography, Most Epic Triumphant Films, Narrative Short. Director: Joe Fiorello
Braking the Cycle, Cinematographer, BlackWatch Productions, Documentary. Director: Monica Anderson
Blind Spot, Director of Photography, Narrative Short. Director: Adam Weinberg
Avant Pop, Cinematographer, Documentary. Director: Meryl Goldsmith
Ladies’ Day Out, Cinematographer, Narrative Short. Director: Soman Chainani
Invisible Universe: A History of Blackness In Speculative Fiction, Cinematographer, Mizan Media Productions, Documentary. Director: M. Asli Dukan
Don’t Do It In the Park, Cinematographer, Narrative Short. Director: Rick Pulos
Waiting for the Ferry, 1st AC, Narrative Short. Director: Bozena Bogdziewicz
The Lottery, Director of Photography, Narrative Short. Director: K. Shalini
Botanica, Cinematographer, Documentary. Director: Marieve Amy
I Don’t Give A Damn, Director of Photography, Narrative Short. Director: Anjanette Levert
The Penny, Director of Photography, Narrative Short. Director: Mutsumi Onuma – Winner: Best Narrative – CUNY Asian American Film and Media Arts Festival
First Sight, Director of Photography, Narrative Short. Director: K. Shalini
Practice, Director of Photography, Narrative Short. Director: Seunghan Sung
She Who Kisses Freely From Her Lips, 1st AC, Narrative Short. Director: Simin Farkhondeh
Choices, Director of Photography, One Shot Films, Narrative Short. Director: Julian Renner
Noon: Tekken Too Far, Cinematographer, Most Epic Triumphant Films, Music Video. Director: Joe Fiorello
Related Volunteer Experience
Warehouse 21 Santa Fe Teen Arts Center/Enterprise Foundation
Artist-in-Residence/Americorps Volunteer
Digital Video Instructor, Teen Media Literacy Project
Production Manager/Art Director, Broad Issues Teen Magazine
Cinematographer/Editor, Video Promos & Program Documentaries
Studio Manager, Recording Studio
Spoken Word Coach, Hepcats Youth Poetry Bouts
Graphic Designer, Brochures, Calendars, & Program Schedules
Outreach Coordinator, Community Organizer, & Youth Mentor