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Sizzle Reel
[2020]
[2020]
Work Samples
'Love and Care on Mother's Day'
Hallmark eCards [2017]
Role: Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor
Hallmark eCards [2017]
Role: Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor
With this project I wanted to visualize love in its many iterations. From pitching the concept and writing the honest expression of love, to planning the imagery, coordinating the artists, assets and locations, lighting the sets and props, filming the scenes, organizing files, editing, color correcting, and voice direction, I probably did too much - but I'm very proud of the result.
'Happy Pi Day'
Hallmark eCards [2019]
Role: Director, Art Director, Editor, Motion Graphics
Hallmark eCards [2019]
Role: Director, Art Director, Editor, Motion Graphics
Using tabletop setups and food photography tricks, we showcased America's favorite pies in this celebration of Pi Day.
'Warmest Christmas Wishes'
Hallmark eCards [2017]
Role: Director, Writer, Art Director, Editor, VFX, Motion Graphics
Hallmark eCards [2017]
Role: Director, Writer, Art Director, Editor, VFX, Motion Graphics
Showcasing this magical Christmas spread might look like a dream, but was a super low budget shoot with an 'elaborate' camera setup involving 5 people and a rolling chair. Through tenacity and creativity we were able to produce high production value at a fraction of the price.
'Saxy Santa'
Hallmark eCards [2016]
Role: Director, Editor, VFX
Hallmark eCards [2016]
Role: Director, Editor, VFX
This wild VFX-heavy edit takes you on a visual adventure with Santa as he grooves out to some funky saxophone. One of the weirder projects that Hallmark allowed for, and I'm a fan.
'Papercut Easter'
Hallmark eCards [2018]
Role: Director, Cinematographer, Animator, Editor
Hallmark eCards [2018]
Role: Director, Cinematographer, Animator, Editor
Stop-motion animation has such a nostalgic joy and tactile realism attached to it, I felt it would be the perfect medium to show flowers bloom for an Easter eCard.
"Adults" Pilot Short [2016]
Role: Director, Editor
Role: Director, Editor
Ultra low budget digital comedy.
Worked with children and animals.
Worked with children and animals.
After completion, this pilot was used to secure additional funding in order to produce a larger production Low Budget 30 minute pilot, as well as produce a series of micro shorts for social which I also directed.
Shot on film in brutal winter conditions over a 30 day production, this ambitious war film explores themes of nationalism and detachment. An epic low-budget production.
"'Harry Potter And the Deathly Weapons'
[2020]
Role: Creator, Editor, Compositor
[2020]
Role: Creator, Editor, Compositor
World-Famous Viral Content I made for fun. Millions of views in hours. Spawned multiple news articles and dozens of reaction videos.
➤Newsweek Article
➤Vice Article
➤Newsweek Article
➤Vice Article