Summary

Experience

Documentary Director & Producer|Veritas Films

Los Angeles, CAJun 2021Present

• Directed and produced 3 feature-length documentaries, securing over $750K in grant funding and philanthropic investments.
• Increased audience engagement by 40% across digital platforms for our latest film, 'The Last Fishermen', reaching over 2 million viewers.
• Managed end-to-end production pipelines, overseeing teams of up to 15 crew members and delivering all projects 15% under budget.
• Successfully navigated complex international shoots in 5 countries, ensuring cultural sensitivity and adherence to local regulations.
• Secured distribution deals with major streaming platforms and independent cinemas, generating a 25% ROI on production costs.

Associate Producer & Editor|Insight Media Collective

Los Angeles, CAJun 2020May 2021

• Contributed to 4 documentary projects, specializing in archival research and securing usage rights for over 500 unique assets.
• Edited compelling narrative sequences, reducing post-production timelines by 20% through efficient workflow management.
• Managed a budget of $150K for post-production on a multi-episode series, ensuring all deliverables met quality and schedule requirements.
• Coordinated post-production sound design and color grading with external vendors, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate on final outputs.

Portfolio & Projects

The Last Fishermen

Mar 2022Feb 2024

• Directed a feature documentary highlighting climate change's impact on coastal communities, screened at 10+ international film festivals.
• Generated over 500K social media engagements and led to a 20% increase in awareness for partner environmental organizations.
• Awarded 'Best Documentary Feature' at the Global Environmental Film Festival.

Urban Echoes

Aug 2021Jan 2022

• Produced and edited a short documentary commissioned by a major urban planning non-profit, exploring city gentrification.
• Reached an audience of 150K through targeted online campaigns and community screenings, influencing local policy discussions.
• Recognized with a 'Special Jury Mention' at the City Visions Film Showcase.

Through Her Lens

Mar 2020May 2020

• Served as Director of Photography for a student thesis film exploring women in science, winning 'Best Cinematography' at the USC Student Film Festival.
• Developed and executed visual style, resulting in a visually cohesive narrative that garnered 10K+ views on Vimeo.
• Collaborated closely with the director to achieve their vision, delivering all footage on time and within the allocated budget.

Education

University of Southern California (USC)|MFA in Film Production

Los Angeles, CAAug 2017May 2020

• Awarded 'Outstanding Thesis Film Award' for 'Echoes of Resilience'.
• Maintained a 3.9 GPA, recognized on the Dean's List for all semesters.
• Specialized in documentary theory and practice, completing 5 short documentary projects.

Skills

Filmmaking & Production

DirectingProducingCinematographyStorytellingInterviewingField Production

Post-Production

Adobe Premiere ProDaVinci ResolveAvid Media ComposerAfter EffectsSound DesignColor Grading

Technical Equipment

RED Digital CinemaArri AlexaSony FX SeriesDSLR/Mirrorless SystemsLighting EquipmentAudio Recording (Zoom, Sennheiser)

Project Management

BudgetingSchedulingTeam LeadershipGrant WritingLegal & ClearanceDistribution Strategy

Research & Development

Archival ResearchScriptwritingNarrative DevelopmentSubject VettingOutreachImpact Campaign Design