FILM EXPERIENCE

Producer

  • Picture (short film)
  • Purple Macaroni
  • 2008
  • Four (short film)
  • Purple Macaroni
  • 2008
  • Girl vs. Boy (short film)
  • Purple Macaroni
  • 2007
  • Inheritors and Originators (documentary)
  • Purple Macaroni
  • 2006

Editor • Final Cut Pro

  • Picture (short film)
  • Purple Macaroni
  • 2008
  • Four (short film)
  • Purple Macaroni
  • 2008
  • Girl vs. Boy (short film)
  • Purple Macaroni
  • 2007
  • Inheritors and Originators (documentary)
  • Purple Macaroni
  • 2006
  • Gidderdun (short film)
  • Purple Macaroni (client)
  • 2004
  • American Dreamgirl (short film)
  • Diva Productions
  • 2003
  • The London Experience (documentary)
  • Diva Productions
  • 2002

Assistant Director

  • American Dreamgirl
  • Diva Productions
  • 2003

Production Assistant

  • Jacks (independent film)
  • Crazy Emergency Productions
  • 1999

THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE

Directing

  • One Tit, a Dyke, and Gin (scene)
  • University of Oregon
  • 2001
  • Last Day of Camp (one act)
  • Lane Comm. Coll.
  • 2000
  • That Midnight Rodeo (one act)
  • Lane Comm. Coll.
  • 1999

Stage Manager

  • Vagina Monologues
  • University of Oregon
  • 2002
  • Robin Hood
  • Mad Duck Theater (U of O)
  • 2001
  • Vagina Monologues
  • Univeristy of Oregon
  • 2001
  • Angels in America (ASM)
  • University of Oregon
  • 2001
  • Respectful Prostitute
  • Pocket Playhouse (U of O)
  • 2000
  • Crimes of the Heart
  • Lane Community College
  • 2000

Technical/Running Crew

  • Reckless - light board operator
  • University of Oregon
  • 2002
  • Angels in America - run crew head
  • University of Oregon
  • 2001
  • Triumph of Love - run crew
  • University of Oregon
  • 2001
  • To Gillian... - spotlight operator
  • Lane Community College
  • 1998
  • Various community theater and high school productions from 1988-1993

EDUCATION

Northwest Film Center, Portland, OR

  • 16mm Editing
    • Learned how to physically edit film using flatbed editing machines. Also learned how to record and edit magnetic sound film.
  • 16mm Cinematography - Winter 2007
    • Learned how to use 16mm film cameras such as the Arri-S and SR1. Learned lighting and exposure for film. Produced a short film shot on 16mm and transfered to digital for the final edit.
  • Sound Design - Fall 2006
    • Learned the basics and theories of sound design while learning how to use the program Soundtrack Pro.
  • Advanced Editing (Narrative) - Winter 2006
    • Using footage from "Last Days," we worked in editing teams to put together scenes from the film, which we then presented to the director (Gus Van Sant) for critique. Also covered aspects of working with the director, advanced Final Cut Pro issues, and organizational methods.
  • Digital Effects - Winter 2006
    • Entry level After Effects course. Learned to use After Effects to create original animation, composting effects, and graphics.
  • Art of Filmmaking - Fall 2005
    • Introduction to film production. Used Super 8 silent film to create two short films. Also covered the history of filmmaking and basics of lighting, sound, and composition.
  • Documentary Production Intensive - Winter 2005
    • Three day workshop covering the aspects of documentary production using digital media. Day One: Pre-production. Day Two: Filming. Day Three: Editing. Completed film at the end of the workshop.
  • Shooting Digital Video - Fall 2004
    • Introduction to digital video production. Covered introductory aspects of camera operation, lighting, sound, and cinematography. Worked as director/cinematographer to create five short films.
  • Production Management - Winter 2003
    • Covered responsabilities of Production Manager, Production Coordinator, Assitant Director, and Producers. Created a budget and shooting schedule for a sample short film.

Degrees Earned

  • B.S. - University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 2002
    • theater arts major
    • business administration minor
  • A.A. - Lane Community College, Eugene OR, 2000
    • theater arts emphasis
Also attended Blinn Jr College 1993-1994 and Sam Houston State 1994-1997.

RELATED SKILLS/INTERESTS

  • Final Cut Pro - I have my own system, plus laptop for location work
  • DVD Studio Pro
  • Photoshop
  • Photography, digital and traditional black and white
  • Web design