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Narrative
Side Effects
Short-Narrative / Drama
Producer, Writer, Director
September 2019 - February 2022
Pedro, 24 years old, has to take a new medicine because his seizures have been getting worse, but this medication has strong side effects that start to affect his life in a major way.
Produced, Wrote, and Directed 11 actors and 30 crew members, using the 2,500-dollar feature (Fundraised) and dealing with the 4-day, 12-hour-a-day filming time limit with a two-day company move. Coordinated the post-production of the 12.40 min film that, due to the pandemic, was made in 2021 and early 2022.
Producer, Writer, Director
September 2019 - February 2022
Pedro, 24 years old, has to take a new medicine because his seizures have been getting worse, but this medication has strong side effects that start to affect his life in a major way.
Produced, Wrote, and Directed 11 actors and 30 crew members, using the 2,500-dollar feature (Fundraised) and dealing with the 4-day, 12-hour-a-day filming time limit with a two-day company move. Coordinated the post-production of the 12.40 min film that, due to the pandemic, was made in 2021 and early 2022.
O Circulo (The Circle)
Short-Narrative / Romantic comedy
Director
February 2020 - March 2020
A short romantic comedy about couples and their secret relationships.
Directed this 12-minute film at the producers' invitation (actors) with the challenges of having six leading actors with no previous experience acting on camera and a two-day filming time limit.
Director
February 2020 - March 2020
A short romantic comedy about couples and their secret relationships.
Directed this 12-minute film at the producers' invitation (actors) with the challenges of having six leading actors with no previous experience acting on camera and a two-day filming time limit.
What’s Your Hell
Student Short-Narrative / Drama
Writer, Producer, and Director
February 2018 - March 2018
Columbia College Chicago - Directing 2
Couple Josh and Layla celebrate their fifth anniversary with friends at a party when things begin to unfold in a downward spiral for the worst.
Produced, Wrote, and Directed a film of 10:26 minutes with four actors, 17 extras, and 25 crew members, with a limit of one week to write and one week of pre-production, two Shooting days, 8 hours per day, and a budget of $150
Writer, Producer, and Director
February 2018 - March 2018
Columbia College Chicago - Directing 2
Couple Josh and Layla celebrate their fifth anniversary with friends at a party when things begin to unfold in a downward spiral for the worst.
Produced, Wrote, and Directed a film of 10:26 minutes with four actors, 17 extras, and 25 crew members, with a limit of one week to write and one week of pre-production, two Shooting days, 8 hours per day, and a budget of $150
Paper Plane
Student Short-Narrative
Director, Writer, Producer, DP
April 2020 - May 2020
Columbia College Chicago - Advanced Practicum
Time flies and its memories with it…
Faculty hand-pick five best department heads each year to develop a project with a budget of 5,000 dollars; due to the pandemic, all projects were canceled. As the director and one of the creators, I had to coordinate the communication and work of the other five department heads after this harrowing experience. Encouraged them and kept morale up, while we all were quarantined in different parts of the world.
Director, Writer, Producer, DP
April 2020 - May 2020
Columbia College Chicago - Advanced Practicum
Time flies and its memories with it…
Faculty hand-pick five best department heads each year to develop a project with a budget of 5,000 dollars; due to the pandemic, all projects were canceled. As the director and one of the creators, I had to coordinate the communication and work of the other five department heads after this harrowing experience. Encouraged them and kept morale up, while we all were quarantined in different parts of the world.
Movie Night: Illinoir
Web-series Pilot / Dramedy
Director
March 2019 - April 2019
A web series about three friends whose lives play out in different movie genres each day.
Directed a pilot of 8 actors and 15 crew at the invitation of the creators (given me 7 days of pre-production) of a 12 min independent production.
Director
March 2019 - April 2019
A web series about three friends whose lives play out in different movie genres each day.
Directed a pilot of 8 actors and 15 crew at the invitation of the creators (given me 7 days of pre-production) of a 12 min independent production.
Dad's Birthday Cake
Student Short-Narrative / Drama
Director of Photography
May 2019
Columbia College Chicago - Lighting II
Created alongside the director the framing and shots that would best capture his vision and created the atmosphere with the lights based on that. Delegated tasks to the Light and Camera crew. Oversaw studio equipment set-up, maintenance, and installation, and secured the safety of the equipment.
Director of Photography
May 2019
Columbia College Chicago - Lighting II
Created alongside the director the framing and shots that would best capture his vision and created the atmosphere with the lights based on that. Delegated tasks to the Light and Camera crew. Oversaw studio equipment set-up, maintenance, and installation, and secured the safety of the equipment.
I.T.F.
Short-Narrative
Director Of Phtographry
June 2019
Columbia College Chicago - Lighting II
Created alongside the director Jake Youngman the framing and shots that would best capture his vision and created the atmosphere with the lights based on that. Delegated tasks to the Light and Camera crew. Oversaw studio equipment set-up, maintenance, and installation, and secured the safety of the equipment.
Director Of Phtographry
June 2019
Columbia College Chicago - Lighting II
Created alongside the director Jake Youngman the framing and shots that would best capture his vision and created the atmosphere with the lights based on that. Delegated tasks to the Light and Camera crew. Oversaw studio equipment set-up, maintenance, and installation, and secured the safety of the equipment.
Delivered
Student Short-Narritve / Drama
Director Of Photography
May 2019 - June 2019
Columbia College Chicago - Lighting II
This film Is all about what measures people will take to save themselves.
Created alongside the director Jake Youngman the framing and shots that would best capture his vision and created the atmosphere with the lights based on that. Delegated tasks to the Light and Camera crew. Oversaw studio equipment set-up, maintenance, and installation, and secured the safety of the equipment.
Director Of Photography
May 2019 - June 2019
Columbia College Chicago - Lighting II
This film Is all about what measures people will take to save themselves.
Created alongside the director Jake Youngman the framing and shots that would best capture his vision and created the atmosphere with the lights based on that. Delegated tasks to the Light and Camera crew. Oversaw studio equipment set-up, maintenance, and installation, and secured the safety of the equipment.
After the Trade
Student Short-Narrative / Drama
Director Of Photography
June 2019
Columbia College Chicago - Lighting II
This film is about the persistence of the past. It’s about regret. We sacrifice peace of mind to
reassume old habits, hoard sentimental knick-knacks, and hold on to the people (or the thought of the people) who are not good for us. What is it in our nature that refuses to let us forget?
Created alongside the director Jake Youngman the framing and shots that would best capture his vision and created the atmosphere with the lights based on that. Delegated tasks to the Light and Camera crew. Oversaw studio equipment set-up, maintenance, and installation, and secured the safety of the equipment.
Director Of Photography
June 2019
Columbia College Chicago - Lighting II
This film is about the persistence of the past. It’s about regret. We sacrifice peace of mind to
reassume old habits, hoard sentimental knick-knacks, and hold on to the people (or the thought of the people) who are not good for us. What is it in our nature that refuses to let us forget?
Created alongside the director Jake Youngman the framing and shots that would best capture his vision and created the atmosphere with the lights based on that. Delegated tasks to the Light and Camera crew. Oversaw studio equipment set-up, maintenance, and installation, and secured the safety of the equipment.
Sharps
Short-Narrative / Drama
1st Assistant Director
Octouber 2019 - Octouber 2020
Independent Production - Director: Jake Youngman
An inspirational short film about a teenager battling a chronic illness and his mother's struggle to come to terms with their reality.
Coordinated communication with actors, department heads, and crew; delegated responsibilities and supervised PAs. Made the schedule for the shoot and made sure we were on time during the entire shoot.
1st Assistant Director
Octouber 2019 - Octouber 2020
Independent Production - Director: Jake Youngman
An inspirational short film about a teenager battling a chronic illness and his mother's struggle to come to terms with their reality.
Coordinated communication with actors, department heads, and crew; delegated responsibilities and supervised PAs. Made the schedule for the shoot and made sure we were on time during the entire shoot.
Premonitions
Short-Narrative / Horror Thriller
1st Assistant Director
April 2019 - May 2019
Independent Production - Director: Josh Boshel
When overworked student CAINE has visions of a murder, he must discern imagination from reality before someone gets hurt. He's having...PREMONITIONS.
Coordinated communication with actors, department heads, and crew; delegated responsibilities and supervised PAs. Made the schedule for the shoot and made sure we were on time during the entire shoot.
1st Assistant Director
April 2019 - May 2019
Independent Production - Director: Josh Boshel
When overworked student CAINE has visions of a murder, he must discern imagination from reality before someone gets hurt. He's having...PREMONITIONS.
Coordinated communication with actors, department heads, and crew; delegated responsibilities and supervised PAs. Made the schedule for the shoot and made sure we were on time during the entire shoot.
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