Project: RENT-A-PAL
Studio: PRETTY PEOPLE PICTURES
Client: IFC MIDNIGHT
Date: 2020
Role: PRODUCER, VISUAL EFFECTS, COMPOSER
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My Contributions:

• Played a pivotal role in securing the casting of Wil Wheaton, a major selling point of the film, by leveraging industry connections to hire the right casting director.

• Utilized existing relationships with sales agents, facilitating the film's sale to IFC Midnight, a significant achievement in the film's distribution.

• Coordinated the entire post-production pipeline, ensuring the film's visual quality was elevated by hiring a skilled colorist who enhanced its overall look and atmosphere.

• Demonstrated effective networking and decision-making abilities as a producer, contributing significantly to the film's successful casting and distribution, as well as its polished visual presentation.

Project: MOBILITY
Studio: ELEVATION DIGITAL MEDIA
Client: ARROW ELECTRONICS
Date: 2016
Role: DIRECTOR, VISUAL EFFECTS
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My Contribution:

• Directed the inaugural brand film for Arrow's FiveYearsOut "V" series, produced by Elevation Digital Media.

• Overcame creative challenges like trick photography and a single, uncut take to deliver an exceptional film.

• Won a Telly Award for Best Production Design, recognized for outstanding creative direction and project management.

Project: EAT
Studio: PRETTY PEOPLE PICTURES
Client: 1091 MEDIA
Date: 2014
Role: WRITER, DIRECTOR, EDITOR, COMPOSER, VISUAL EFFECTS
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My Contribution:

• Took on multiple roles: writer, director, and editor of this award-winning feature film.

• Praised for innovative storytelling and distinctive visual style.

• Selected for the prestigious Sitges Film Festival, highlighting international acclaim and creative success.

Project: INCUBATOR
Studio: PRETTY PEOPLE PICTURES
Client: (SELF-INITIATED)
Date: 2010
Role: WRITER, DIRECTOR, EDITOR, COMPOSER
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My Contribution:

• Directed a critically acclaimed short film with a focus on intense psychological themes.

• Achieved global recognition, featuring in over 50 film festivals and winning 13 awards.

• Demonstrated a unique ability to connect with diverse audiences and convey powerful, thought-provoking stories.

Project: THE HOUSE IN WINDSOR
Studio: PRETTY PEOPLE PICTURES
Client: (FILM SCHOOL PROJECT)
Date: 2009
Role: WRITER, DIRECTOR, EDITOR
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My Contribution:

• Conceptualized and developed "The House in Windsor," a fake documentary-style film, which became an official selection at the 2010 Denver Film Festival. Demonstrated creative ingenuity in producing a compelling narrative within limited resources.

• Crafted an intricate fictional story of a serial killer in 1960s Colorado, skillfully intertwining historical events like the Charles Manson murders to enhance the film's realism and impact.

• Resourcefully sourced commercially available footage and photographs, integrating them seamlessly into the film to create a believable and immersive narrative, showcasing adeptness in digital media manipulation.

• Successfully managed the project from writing and directing to editing, illustrating proficiency in various aspects of filmmaking and a strong ability to deliver a complete, polished final product.

• Garnered recognition by winning the Colorado School of Arts and Media Digital Visions Best Production, equivalent to a 'best picture' award, highlighting the project's excellence in storytelling and production quality.

• Unintentionally initiated an urban legend around the film's narrative, leading to widespread online circulation and coverage in publications like The Fort Collins Coloradoan and The Windsor Beacon, underscoring the film's impact and cultural relevance.