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MANNISH BOY (2024)
PRODUCER, WRITER, DIRECTOR, EDITOR, CINEMATOGRAPHER, SET/COSTUME, ACTOR
For my final directing course at DePaul, I set out to create a WWII period piece. I wrote, directed, and edited the film myself, managing every step of preproduction and bringing it to fruition on set with a small crew. a true test of everything I’d learned.
JUST STOP (2024)
BOOM OPERATOR, EDITOR
This short film explores tertiary movement through the lens of an uncomfortable phone call. Editing this was fun in terms of defining the characters and space through sound design.
THE BEST POLICY (2023)
CINEMATOGRAPHER
For this crime genre student film, I crafted a tense atmosphere through deliberate camera movement and minimalist lighting. Relying only on the characters’ flashlights and employing a handheld wide lens, I aimed to height the sense of unease.
THOSE WHO CANT DO, TEACH (2023)
EDITOR, PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
For a television production course, I worked as both production assistant and editor on the pilot episode of a seven-part narrative series. Supporting the team on set and collaborating closely with the episode director and producers, I helped shape an episode that set the tone for the series.
AMNESIA (2023)
EDITOR
For a DePaul editing course, I worked on a five-minute section of Root of the Problem, enjoying the creative freedom to layer sound design and shape the provided footage. As a horror fan, I connected with the film’s tone and loved exploring that style.
THE CIRCLE (2023)
EDITOR, ACTOR
In a visual design course, I edited a short film centered on a specific shape. This project challenged me with its fast cuts and audio play. I collaborated closely with the director to nail the tone and feel of the project.
THE MEETING (2022)
CINEMATOGRAPHER
This Christmas-themed student film at CineSpace marked my first time working on a real set with a student-led crew. I had the chance to operate DePaul’s Sony FX1 and design the lighting, gaining valuable hands-on experience as a cinematographer.
