
My pre-production experience has been developed through my own original projects, where I took full creative and logistical ownership from concept to final film. For both AT WILL and the television commercial Kong to the Rescue, I led the foundational work that brings a project to life for storytelling and attention to detail sets us apart from the rest.

My production experience spans narrative, documentary, and live television production, including work on an independent feature film and a semester of hands-on training at UMTV. These experiences have given me a well-rounded understanding of production, from controlled studio environments to fast-paced sets, shaping how I approach storytelling and collaboration.

Because I believe great filmmakers must understand the entire storytelling process, not just what happens on set, I've stepped beyond my behind-the-camera focus and immersed myself in editorial, sound, color, and visual effects workflows and extensively trained using leading post production software and tools.
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I have broad, working knowledge of industry-standard software used to plan, organize, and execute efficient pre-production workflows.

Directed by D.R. Bellard | Cinematography by Rick Galli
Summer 2025 | On-location, Los Angeles, CA
As a 3rd Camera, Grip | Electric Swing on the feature film Shot By an Angel, I worked in a hands-on, entry-level capacity supporting both the camera and grip/electric departments. Under the guidance of Director of Photography Rick Galli, assisted with day-to-day production tasks while gaining valuable on-set experience in professional filmmaking.
Seeing a Different Future: Directed by Carter Oakley & Nick Hudson
Summer 2024 | On-location, Boston & Philadelphia
SEEING A DIFFERENT FUTURE (2025) is a documentary film focused on the people and partnerships that together led to meaningful progress in the treatment of the most common type of pediatric brain tumor.
As a Production Assistant on Seeing A Different Future, I contributed to the production of a purpose-driven documentary short, supporting a team dedicated to social impact storytelling. Worked closely with the director and producer across multiple stages of production, gaining hands-on experience in both creative and technical aspects of filmmaking.
GLANCES UNTOLD - INTRODUCTION TO FILMMAKING PROJECT
E11EVEN Vodka mock commercial
Served as Assistant DP and Prop Master
MIAMI MARINE ECOSYSTEM
Co-Directed & Produced with Ethan Storey & Natalie Pemberton

AT WILL is a psychological thriller that unfolds during a mysterious corporate job interview, but quickly spirals into something far darker. The story follows James, a driven young professional looking to get ahead, who soon realizes this is no ordinary hiring process. As he's pushed through a series of increasingly personal and manipulative questions, he’s forced to confront a reckoning between ambition and love and the true cost of success.
This short film was shot on location in Miami, FL, and is the first film I've written, produced, directed, and edited. The film stars Lou Silver (Tulsa King, Capo Rise To Power) and Eric Newcombe (Dark Waters: Murder In The Deep, Albert & Claude), whose performances bring emotional depth and tension to the story.
Now in post-production with completion scheduled for August 2025, AT WILL will begin its festival submissions in the Spring of 2026.
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