Ripple 2020-2022
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, and Cinematographer Post Sup.
filmed: 2020
Director, Producer, Writer, Editor, and Boom Op
Created in my dorm room during Covid, I worked with what I had: outdoor locations and my living space. I wanted to create a thriller centered around just two characters: predator and prey.
NNN The Good The Bad and The Nut
filmed 2023
Writer, Director, Producer, Actor, Cam, Editor, and Boom Op
My directing focus was to stay true to the western genre, drawing inspiration from classics like The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly and Once Upon a Time in the West. I aimed to create a slow burn, leading to a classic standoff that lingers just long enough to make you laugh.
Incurable
2019, 55 minutes
Writer, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor, and more
My first full-fledged project before taking any classes, I learned everything I could on my own to make a movie. As the director, my focus was on Oscar, the main character, highlighting his slow descent into insanity and desperation as he searches for suitable parents for the daughter he’s about to leave behind.
Mario and Luigi: Dawn of Gay Bowser 2023
Director, Writer, Producer, Cam OP, Editor
It’s Spring 2023 and the release of the Mario Movie is approaching, time to create my own Mario trailer.
Vision: I focused on referencing the original sources while grounding it in reality, blending nostalgia with modern touches. The goal was to create something that resonated with both casual viewers and die-hard fans, incorporating jokes for varying levels of familiarity.
NNN Tough Nut to Crack 2022
Director, Writer, Producer, Mixer, Editor, Cam Op
Vision: Vision: Create an over-the-top drama centered around the uncomfortable topic of No Nut November. Drawing inspiration from anime like Death Note and JOJO’s Bizarre Adventure, I wanted to craft a rollercoaster of plot twists and unexpected events that keep the audience on the edge of their seat until the very end.
Judo Final 2022
Director, Writer, Producer, Cam, Editor
Vision: Create a training montage that builds toward a climactic examination. Add stakes and plot twists to keep the audience engaged, crafting something both unexpected and entertaining.
White Elephant Gift Exchange 2021
Director, Writer, Editor, Boom Op
Vision: Create a sci-fi drama centered around the popular gift exchange game, White Elephant, filled with betrayal, character moments, and unexpected twists. As the story unfolds, teamwork and personal growth bring everyone back together in the end, blending tension with heartfelt connections.
Director, Producer, Writer,
Cinematographer, and Editor
I also have experience with stop motion on a small scale. This project was for my story sound and motion class at MSU.
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