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Film

The Universe of You – Short Film

A documentary style film about an actor navigating the challenges of self-discovery, finding his identity, and uncovering his purpose.

Responsibilities:

Authored the full screenplay, developed engaging characters, and directed actors to deliver authentic performances that aligned with the story’s vision and tone.
Executed all filming, skillfully managing shot composition and directing the grip to optimize lighting and camera angles, enhancing the film’s visual appeal.
Led the complete editing process, including video sequencing, audio integration, and fine-tuning, to produce a polished final cut ready for screening.

In The Cut

A short film depicting the journey of a street kid navigating friendships, rivalries, a botched drug deal, and the heavy weight of responsibilities and consequences

Responsibilities:

Worked intensely with crew and the director on-site to realize the film concept, contributing to the entire production.
As Director of Photography, supervised all filming, managed shot composition, and collaborated with the grip team to optimize lighting and camera angles, enhancing the visual impact.
Led post-production, including video sequencing, audio integration, and detailed fine-tuning, to produce a polished final cut ready for screening.

Case #1 – Analog Horror

An analog horror project inspired by the “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” concept, where a character wakes up in an unfamiliar place and faces three distinct challenges or scenarios. Each decision they make leads to consequences that shape their fate. In this story, the character is trapped in a building, pursued by a mysterious presence, and must navigate their way to escape.

Responsibilities:

Collaborated with teammates on-site to bring the film concept to life, contributing to its initial development and overall production.
Authored the full screenplay, crafting compelling characters and directing actors to deliver authentic performances, guiding them through key encounters and interactions to ensure alignment with the story’s vision and tone.
Oversaw all filming, expertly managing shot composition and working closely with the grip to optimize lighting and camera angles, enhancing the film’s visual impact.
Led the post-production process, including video sequencing, audio integration, and meticulous fine-tuning, to deliver a polished final cut ready for screening.

The Hitman (Official Short Film)

Here’s a fun little short film about two Hitmen who have a heated debate on health and a bag of chips.

Responsibilities:

As Director of Photography, oversaw all filming, expertly managing shot composition and collaborating closely with the grip to optimize lighting and camera angles for maximum visual impact.
Collaborated with a talented team to bring the film concept to fruition, contributing to its initial development and full production.
Authored the complete screenplay, crafting compelling characters and guiding actors to deliver authentic performances. Steered their performances through pivotal scenes to ensure alignment with the story’s tone and vision.
Led the post-production process, encompassing video sequencing, audio integration, and meticulous fine-tuning, to deliver a polished final cut ready for screening.