
I've been making films for nearly 30 years and have worked in nearly every capacity behind the scenes. I have a passion for creative storytelling and enjoy challenging projects that offer a chance for a vibrant collaboration. I've worked in 28 US states and over 26 countries around the world, overseeing shoots that range from fashion and celebrity work to action, longform and doc style shoots, and am member of the Director's Guild of America as a Unit Production Manager.
I am originally from Rochester, NY, and went to NYU's Tisch School of the Arts where I earned my BFA with a focus in Cinematography within the Film Production department. Upon graduating, I worked as a grip, music video producer, television news editor and warzone field producer in Afghanistan before relocating to Los Angeles. There, I shifted into commercials and feature films as a production manager and location scout & manager before moving into producing. My work has garnered a Location Manager of the Year nomination ('Into the Wild', 2007), an AICP Award for Excellence in Production ('NFL 100' in 2020), and two Emmy Awards ('Best of the US' in 2018 & 'NFL 100' in 2020).
Outside of my film work, I'm a black belt and part time instructor of Brazilian jiu jitsu. I've dedicated considerable time to serving my community over the years. In Rochester, I was a volunteer firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician driving an ambulance. Upon moving to Los Angeles, I was elected to my local Neighborhood Council for four terms, including two as President, and I was also the Board Chair for two years of a regional alliance of community leaders who represented nearly 500,000 Angelenos in civic affairs. I currently serve as the Board Chair of Safe Parking LA, a non profit with over 20 full time employees dedicated to safety, services and transition to permanent housing for those living in vehicles.
Selected Collaborators
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Ad Agencies
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Wieden & Kennedy
72 & Sunny
Saachi & Saachi
Media Arts Lab
McGarry Bowen
Anomaly
Publicis
BBDO
TBWA \ Chiat \ Day
Droga 5
David & Goliath
Team One
Adam & Eve
Mekanism
R/GA
Johannes Leonardo
Conill
GS&P
GSD&M
Doner
McCann
DDB
Leo Burnett
Commonwealth/McCann
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Clients (Selected List)
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Apple
Meta
Samsung
Nike
Adidas
BMW
Lexus
Honda
Toyota
Chevrolet
Ford
Lincoln
Nissan
Amazon
EA Sports
Gatorade
Intel
Marriott
NFL
NBC
Peloton
TMobile
Verizon
Visa
Loreal
US Army
US Marine Corps
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Commercial Directors
as Producer/UPM
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Joseph Kosinski
Tim Miller
Sam Hargrave
Max Malkin
Stacy Wall
Paul Hunter
Wally Pfister
Hanna Maria Heidrich
Trey Edward Shults
Henry Scholfield
Dorian & Daniel
Eric Wareheim
Lisa Gunning
AV Rockwell
Adam Hashemi
Tom Noakes
Sebastian Strasser
Mark Zibert
Columbine Goldsmith
US
Sophia Nahli Allison
Stuart McIntyre
Rami Hachache
Brian McGinn
Quinn Katherman
Emily Maye
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Feature Film Directors
as Location Scout & Manager
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Sean Penn
Michael Bay
David Mamet
Jay & Mark Duplass
Marc Forster
JJ Abrams
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Commercial Production Supervisor
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Over 65 spots
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