about
(EXTENDED RESUME)
EDUCATION
Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Orange, CA,
August 2022 - current (anticipated graduation: May 2026)
• Film Production Major with emphasis in Directing
• Awarded Sodaro-Pankey Talent Scholarship and Provost Scholarship
Study Abroad program in Madrid, Spain, Spring 2024
Chosen for Faculty-led Travel Course: Filmmaking Outside Hollywood, New York City, January 2024
La Costa Canyon High School, Carlsbad, CA 2018 - 2022, GPA: 4.2
Executive Producer of MavNation (my high school’s bimonthly media broadcast)
Awarded “Excellence in Video & Film Production” student at Senior Awards night
Manhattan Film Institute, Greenport, NY, Summer 2021 - Director’s Gold Program
New York Film Academy, Los Angeles, CA, Summer 2019 - Filmmaking Camp, filmed on the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood
ID Tech Camp, UC San Diego campus, CA, Summer 2018 - Video Production and Special Effects Camp
Digital Gym Cinema, San Diego, CA, Summers 2018, 2017, 2016 - Teen Filmmakers Boot Camp
EXPERIENCE
Production Intern, SirReel Studio Services, Los Angeles, CA, June - Aug 2024
• Served as stage manager, coordinated with producers to manage production needs, resolve issues, and ensure smooth operations on standing sets and stages.
• Worked as a production assistant, supported productions by running errands, assisting AD, and completing tasks efficiently.
• Acquired deeper knowledge of industry standard on-set equipment.
• Created marketing materials, including fliers, graphics, and social media, and undertook a full redesign of the company’s website of truck and equipment rentals.
• Gained an understanding of the company’s business model and collaborated closely
with management.
Director, How Ethan Fink Became a Millionaire (Chapman Junior Thesis Film), Oct - Dec 2024
Directed my Junior thesis film, led over 50 team members across pre-production,
a 3-day shoot, and post-production; collaborated on writing and editing.
Director of Photography, Upstairs (Chapman Independent Film), Oct 2024
Story-boarded and collaborated with Director to create shot lists and execute a 3-day shoot, ensuring alignment with the film’s vision.
Location Manager, GO (Chapman Junior Thesis Film), June 2024
Secured filming locations through proactive cold-calling, negotiating with property owners, and finalizing agreements to ensure on-budget production.
Co-Director, Portrait of a City (Chapman Independent Film), Jan 2024
Collaborated with two others to stage a realistic street shoot in New York City and edited
the final product.
Director of Photography, Dormant (Chapman Junior Thesis Film), Nov 2023
Followed Director’s shot list, lighting film in black and white to achieve desired style.
Location Coordinator, I’m Really Good (Chapman Junior Thesis Film), Oct 2023
Coordinated location logistics, securing permits and managing property relations.
Director of Photography and Co-Director, Little Guppies (Chapman Independent Film), Nov 2022
Wrote script, developed storyboard, and directed photography of a 6-minute short film.
Guest Services/Lifeguard, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA, May 2023 - August 2023
Waiter, Yamariki Sushi, Carlsbad, CA, October 2021 - August 2022
Food Runner, Cinépolis Luxury Cinema, Carlsbad, CA, November 2019 - March 2020
Video Creator, Solatube, Vista, CA, September 2018 and September 2019
Produced and edited two promotional videos for the Vice President of Sales, North America.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
La Costa Canyon High School:
Created a virtual tour video that showcased my high school for incoming students (still used today).
Teens Volunteers in Action (TVIA):
Created a congratulations video for the graduating seniors of our philanthropic chapter.
High School Varsity Football and Lacrosse:
Filmed from the sidelines and the press box, produced highlight videos for end-of-season banquets.
LA Galaxy San Diego Soccer Club:
Filmed and created highlight videos for social media, filmed live-stream videos of WPSL & PDL Galaxy matches.
North Coast Calvary Chapel:
Filmed weekly youth sessions and created short videos for website upload.
HONORS & AWARDS
Winner: Best Shorts Competition, Young Filmmaker category, 2021
Winner: IVIE Student Film Awards, 2021, 2018, Nominee - 2021, 2018, 2017, 2016
Official Selection: Hollywood Gold Awards, Short Film category, 2021
Special Recognition: California 49th District Congressional Art Competition, 2019
Winner: California Special Districts, Statewide High School Video Contest, First Place Winner - 2019, District Winner - 2018
Official Selection: Orlando Film Festival, 2018
Winner: California Student Media Festival, 2018
SKILLS
Experienced in all major non-liner editing systems including Avid, Davinci Resolve,
Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.
Proficient in professional color grading work flow using Davinci Resolve, and capable of creating industry-standard deliverables.
Experienced in providing coverage for scripts and novels. Effective written communicator and skilled creative writer.
Knowledgeable in all major design tools including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign.
Adept at working in professional production environments, meeting tight deadlines, leading teams, and communicating effectively.