“I’m a filmmaking student focused on editing, camera operation, and visual storytelling. Below are selected projects showcasing my work in narrative film, post-production, cinematography, and commercial-style video.”
The Oneiric.
The Oneiric
Role: Writer, Director, Editor, Camera Operator
Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, Sony camera
Description: The Oneiric is a horror short film that blurs the line between dreams and reality. When Donny discovers a strange notebook, unsettling visions begin to overtake his sleep and pull him into something increasingly sinister. Inspired by creature features and psychological horror, I developed this project as part of my cinematography training, using handheld camerawork and moody lighting to create a dreamlike, suspense-driven visual style.
The Taking of Mary.
The Taking of Mary
Role: Writer, Director, Editor, Camera Operator
Tools: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve
Description: The Taking of Mary is a psychological horror short film about a college student who descends into paranoia and possible possession after discovering a mysterious necklace. Filmed on location at College of the Canyons, the project explores suspense, atmosphere, and psychological unraveling through unsettling imagery and dramatic tension. This piece reflects my work in narrative filmmaking, camera operation, and post-production editing.
Agoraphobia.
Agoraphobia.
Role: Video Editor
Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro
Description: Agoraphobia is a psychological horror short that follows Michael as he moves through an eerie campus building where locked doors, distorted silence, and unsettling visions blur the line between paranoia and reality. As he searches for Emily, the film builds tension through claustrophobic spaces, repetition, and emotional disorientation. As editor, I shaped the film’s pacing, transitions, and suspense to support its atmosphere of fear, guilt, and isolation.
Recreating a Scene from The Nice Guys (2016) – Mise en Scène Project.
Recreating a Scene from The Nice Guys (2016) – Mise en Scène Project.
Role: Director, Editor, Camera Operator
Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, Panasonic GH5
Description: This mise en scène project recreates a scene from The Nice Guys (2016) with a focus on cinematography, lighting, framing, and shot composition. Set in an elevator, the scene was designed to capture the tension and visual storytelling of the original film while closely studying how camera placement and lighting shape mood. The project reflects hands-on practice in scene reconstruction, visual analysis, and collaborative film production.
Inside The Wild Plum: A Holistic Spa & Wellness Experience.
Inside the Wild Plum: A Holistic Spa & Wellness Experience
Role: Director, Editor, Camera Operator
Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, Panasonic GH5
Description: A commercial-style feature created for a local wellness spa, highlighting its atmosphere, services, and approach to self-care. Filmed with the Panasonic GH5 and edited in Adobe Premiere Pro, the project captures yoga, holistic treatments, and mindfulness practices through a polished, inviting visual style. Created as a journalism final project at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, this piece reflects my interest in branded storytelling and on-location video production.
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