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Director of Photography and editor in Portland, ME. Experience in feature film, television series, documentaries and commercial work. Available for travel anywhere in the US/abroad.

 

Experience    

Feature Films:

“Ralph Waldo Emerson Documentary” directed by Michael Maglaras, Massachusetts and Maine | 2022/2023

Ronin2 Operator

"Allagash", Allagash LLC, Bethel, ME | March 2019

B-Cam 1st AC, directed by John Barr IMDB Link

"The Return: Gordon Hayward", The Players Tribune, Boston, MA | Sept 2018

Additional Cinematography, directed by Simon Hacker

"Love By Drowning", Dow Jazz Films, Portland ME | Sept 2017 IMBD Link

B-Camera Operator for feature film, directed by Justin Kreinbrink

"Brewmaster", 4th Row Films, New York NY | Nov 2016  IMBD Link

Additional Camera Operator for feature documentary directed by Douglas Tirola.

“Tumbledown”, Rusticator Pictures; Portland, Maine | April 2014  IMDB Link

Second Unit Assistant Camera for feature film premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2015 by Rusticator Pictures. 

“Requiem for the American Dream”, PF Pictures; Brooklyn NY | July 2011- Jan 2013   IMDB Link

Associate Producer and Assistant Editor for documentary feature “Requiem for the American Dream.”   The film is an intimate interview with Noam Chomsky on the financialization of our economy and society, premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2015.

“Do The Math”, PF Pictures; Brooklyn NY | Jan 2013  IMDB Link

Field Producer for documentary for 350.Org, an inspirational “TED Talk-esque” piece with Bill McKibben, highlighting the problems we face with climate change, and what direct action viewers can take to get involved.  The film is part of a broader outreach push with 350.Org.  Field Produced shoot of the last US tour stop for the talk with Bill McKibben, as well as off-the-cuff interviews with audience members, 350.org executives and Bill McKibben.

“The Artificial Leaf”, PF Pictures; Brooklyn NY | October 2012  IMDB Link

Assistant Editing for short documentary “The Artificial Leaf,” a 2nd place winner in the $200,000 GE/Focus Forward Filmmaker Competition at the Sundance Film Festival in 2013. “MIT scientist Dan Nocera has a simple formula to save the planet: sunlight + water = energy for the world.”    

“Split: A Deeper Divide”, PF Pictures; Brooklyn NY | Aug-Oct 2012  IMDB Link

Additional Editing, Production Supervisor and Researcher for documentary feature “Split: A Deeper Divide,” a non-partisan look at the partisan divide in our politics.  The film premiered at The Quad Cinema in NY in October 2012, as well as in select cities nationwide, and aired on the Documentary Channel in November 2012.

“The Fight”, PF Pictures; Brooklyn NY | July 2011- Jan 2013

Additional Editing for the documentary feature “The Fight,” an in-depth look at the failure of our politics through the lens of the on-going health-care debate.  This film is still in post-production, slated for release in 2015.  

“¿Que Pasa?”, T-Bone Films, Denver CO | Nov 2009- Present

Editor, Post-Production Supervisor, and Additional Camera for documentary “¿Que Pasa?” an inside-look at the Mexican drug war and it’s effects on the Mexican public.  Filmed over the last 6 years, this film is currently in post-production, slated for release in 2015, and is part of a planned trilogy of films on the same topic.

 

Television:

ESPN+ “PK’s Places: Episode 1” The Stanley Cup Episode, Boston | March 2023

Camera Operator, Ronin2 Operator

NHL Studios, “McAvoy x MassMutual”, Boston | Nov 2022

Camera Operator, Ronin2 Operator

OutsideTV, “US Outside” Maine Episode, Maine| July 2022

Director of Photography

Female Lobstermen Show, Pilot Episode, Jonesport, Maine| July 2022

Camera Operator

Wild Crime, Season 2: Yosemite, Seattle, Texas| April 2022

Camera Operator

“Eat The Mountain” TV Pilot, Swiss Alps | September 2021

Camera Assistant

Gordon Ramsey’s “Uncharted: Season 3” Maine Episode, Rockland, Maine | August 2020

Camera Assistant

"Built To Last", Essential Quail Television, Portland, ME | March 2018

Camera Operator for HGTV reality show sizzle reel.

“Real American Cowboy”,T-Bone Films; Denver CO | May 2010

Director and Lead Camera for Reality TV Show “Real American Cowboy” produced independently by T-Bone Films.  The show examines what it means to be a cowboy in today’s West.  Lead production crew through 3 week production schedule, developed competitions and evaluation of contestants, and supervised post-production for 3 hour-long episodes.  Premiere release party January 17th, 2012 in Denver, CO. 

“Dinner Takes All”, Granada Entertainment, Manhattan, NY | June 2006

Production Assistant on Reality TV Series “Dinner Takes All” which aired on TLC.  Assisted production team with all aspects of production.

 

Commercial Work:

Service Credit Union “Member-able Dinner” TV Spot,  Timber & Frame; Portland Maine| June 2022

Director of Photography

Agency: Blaze Partners  |  Client: Service Credit Union

Service Credit Union “The Huddle” TV Spot,  Timber & Frame; Portland Maine| October 2021

Director of Photograph. (Won award for Best Credit Union Commercial of 2021)

Agency: Blaze Partners  |  Client: Service Credit Union

TRESemmé “How To Get The Look” Videos,  PF Pictures; Brooklyn NY | Jan 2013

Production Coordinator for TRESemmé “How To Get The Look” styling videos.  Responsible for coordinating and managing all logistics for crew, location and client during pre-production and production.  

Agency: Mullen  |  Client: Unilever

 

Nexxus Youth Renewal Educational, PF Pictures; Brooklyn NY | Nov 2012

Production Manager for “Nexxus Youth Renewal” product video.  Responsible for coordinating and managing all logistics for crew, location and client during pre-production and production.  

Agency: Arnold  |  Client: Unilever

 

No Nonsense with Jill Martin, PF Pictures; Brooklyn NY | July 2012

Production Manager for “No Nonsense with Jill Martin” styling videos.  Responsible for coordinating and managing all logistics for crew, location and client during pre-production and production.  

Agency: Garage Branding  |  Client: No Nonsense

 

Actor’s Equity Association, PF Pictures; Brooklyn NY | March-June 2012

Production Manager and Post-Production Supervisor for celebration video for the Actor’s Equity Association, which aired live during the 2012 Tony Awards.  Production Manager of two separate shoots, as well as communicating and working directly with client from pre-production through post-production process.  

Agency: VP+C Partners  |  Client: Actor’s Equity Association

 

Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, PF Pictures; Brooklyn NY | April 2012

Production Manager and Editor for Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy product launch videos (10 videos in total).  Coordinated and managed all logistics for week-long shoot with crew, location, talent and client, from pre-production through delivery of final videos.  

Agency: Weber-Shandwick  |  Client: Unilever

 

iZone360 Video, PF Pictures; Brooklyn NY | Feb 2012

Directed, Produced and Edited 5 minute video for iZone360, a program within the New York City Department of Education focused on innovation in education for the NYC public school system.  The piece premiered at the Google Headquarters NY at an event that welcomed new schools into the iZone360 program.

Client: New York City Department of Education

 

Education

3rd Ward, Introduction to After Effects class, Brooklyn NY,   Jan-Feb 2011

Art Institute of Colorado, Denver CO, October- May 2009. 

Final Cut Pro 7 Advanced Editing Class, Apple Motion Class, Apple Color Class.  Learned Motion, Color and Soundtrack Pro utilities as well as advanced editing techniques, media management and project work-flow organization

University of Vermont, Bachelor of Arts, English Major, Film Minor       2001-2005

New York Film Academy, Summer Directing Program, London    July-Aug 2003

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