FEATURE FILMS
FINAL CUTZ
Graphic Designer, Co-Executive Producer, Motion Graphics & Visual Effects Designer, Editor & Colorist
FINAL CUTZ, dir. Liam Lockhart, Holly Fox Productions, 2019. A feature narrative intended for Broadcast and Distribution shot on multiple formats, including RED Dragon, Canon 5D, and GoPro, edited in Premiere CC, with visual effects created in After Effects and Mocha. Assembled rough cuts to fine cuts with footage, a variety of assets, motion graphics, and audio elements, as well as color correction and visual effects. Designed marketing materials, including posters for print and website. IMDB: CLICK HERE
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AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS: Humanitarian Film of the Year and Best Assemble Cast Awards at the 2019 Hollywood Horrorfest in Los Angeles. Best Narrative Feature Award at the 2019 Worker Unite Film Festival in New York City.
NASARIO REMEMBERS RIO PUERCO
Graphic Designer, Second Camera Operator, Motion Graphics Designer, Editor & Colorist
NASARIO REMEMBERS RIO PUERCO, dir. Shebana Coelho, Nasario Remembers the Rio Puerco, LLC, 2017. A feature documentary for Broadcast with footage shot on multiple formats, including Sony A7s II, edited in Premiere CC, with motion graphics created in After Effects. Assembled rough cuts to fine cuts with footage, a variety of assets, motion graphics, and audio elements, as well as color correction and sound mixing. Designed DVD packaging. Broadcasted on KNME-PBS in October 2017. WEB: CLICK HERE
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AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS: Nomination for Best Documentary at the 2018 New Mexico Filmmaker’s Showcase in New Mexico. Official selection at the 2018 Golden Door International Film Festival in New York.
DEFENDING THE FIRE
Motion Graphics Designer
DEFENDING THE FIRE, dir. David Aubrey, Silver Bullet Productions, LLC, 2017. A feature documentary for Broadcast with motion graphics created in After Effects. Created compelling motion graphics with an understanding of storytelling structure and how motion graphics integrate into that structure. Broadcasted on KNME-PBS in February 2018. IMDB: CLICK HERE
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AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS: Awarded Best Feature Documentary at the 2018 Tulsa American Film Festival in Oklahoma, and selected as Best Feature Film at the Santa Fe Indian Market 2017 Class X in New Mexico. Official selection at the 2018 Pocahontas Reframed: Storytellers Film Festival in Virginia, at the 2018 Maoriland Film Festival in New Zealand, and the 2017 Native Spirits Film Festival in London.
AWAKENING IN TAOS
Motion Graphics Designer
AWAKENING IN TAOS: THE MABEL DODGE LUHAN STORY, dir. Mark Gordon, Awakening in Taos, LLC, 2016. A feature documentary intended for Broadcast with motion graphics created in After Effects. Created compelling motion graphics with an understanding of storytelling structure and how motion graphics integrate into that structure. IMDB: CLICK HERE
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AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS: Awarded Best Feature made in New Mexico at the 2015 Santa Fe Film Festival.
DAVE GRUSIN: NOT ENOUGH TIME
Camera Operator & Sound Recordist
DAVE GRUSIN: NOT ENOUGH TIME, dir. Barbara Bentree, Musician Made Films, LLC, 2018. A feature documentary intended for Broadcast with footage and stills shot on multiple formats, including Canon 5D Mark III for multiple interviews. Worked closely with the Director to execute the pre-production planning. Transported, set-up, and operated various production equipment, including camera, audio recorders, microphones, and lighting equipment. WEB: CLICK HERE
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AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS: First Place Award at the 2019 Flickers Rhode Island Film Festival.
MY CHOICE
Producer & Camera Operator
MY CHOICE, dir. Barbara Bentree, JindoJazz, 2016. A feature documentary intended for educational purposes with footage and stills shot on multiple formats, including Canon 5D Mark II for multiple interviews. Worked closely with the Director to execute the pre-production planning. Transported, set-up, and operated various production equipment, including camera, audio recorders, microphones, and lighting equipment. IMDB: CLICK HERE
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AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS: Official selection at the 2018 Bozeman International Film Festival.
DOROTHEA LANGE: GRAB A HUNK OF LIGHTNING
Motion Graphics Designer
DOROTHEA LANGE: GRAB A HUNK OF LIGHTNING, dir. Dyanna Taylor, Katahdin Productions, 2014. A feature documentary produced with PBS American Masters and premiered on PBS stations nationwide on August 28, 2014. Motion graphics created in After Effects. Created compelling motion graphics with an understanding of storytelling structure and how motion graphics integrate into that structure. IMDB: CLICK HERE
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AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS: Awarded Best Documentary at the 2015 Wine Country Film Festival in California. Awarded Best Documentary at the 2016 Bonita Springs International Film Festival in Florida. Awarded Best Editing at the 18th United Nations Association Film Festival. Official selection at the 2015 Sheffield Doc/Fest in the UK, 2015 DocAviv Festival in Tel Aviv, 2015 Santa Fe Independent Film Festival in New Mexico, 2015 Sunrise Film Festival in Nova Scotia, 2015 FotoWeek DC in Washington, DC, and 2015 Beirut Art Film Festival in Lebanon.
A HORSEBACK RIDE TO THE SOUL
Second Camera Operator, Editor & Motion Graphics Designer
A HORSEBACK RIDE TO THE SOUL, dir. Aimée Barry Broustra, Camino Vérité Films, LLC, 2014. A short documentary intended for educational purposes with stills and footage shot on multiple formats, including Canon 5D & 7D, edited Premiere CC, with motion graphics created in After Effects. Assembled rough cuts to fine cuts with footage, a variety of assets, motion graphics, and audio elements. Worked closely with the Director to execute the pre-production planning. Transported, set-up, and operated various production equipment, including camera, audio recorders, microphones, and lighting equipment. IMDB: CLICK HERE
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AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS: Awarded Best Documentary at the 2015 New Mexico Filmmaker’s Showcase in New Mexico. Official selection at the 2015 Santa Fe Film Festival & 2014 Santa Fe Independent Film Festival in New Mexico, and 2014 Long Beach Indie International Film Festival in Californi
ZYDECO BREAKFAST
Producer, Camera Operator & Editor
ZYDECO BREAKFAST, dir. Tom Uhl, Zydeco Enterprises, LLC, 2015. A feature documentary for educational purposes with footage and stills shot on multiple formats, including Canon 7D, and edited in Final Cut Pro 7. Assembled rough cuts to fine cuts with footage, a variety of assets, motion graphics, and audio elements. Worked closely with the Director to execute the pre-production planning. Transported, set-up, and operated various production equipment, including camera, audio recorders, microphones, and lighting equipment. IMDB: CLICK HERE
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AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS: Awarded Documentary Feature Division Prize at the 2016 Capital City Black Film Festival in Austin. Official Selection at 2016 Pan Afrique Festival & at 2016 Nice International Film Festival in France, and at the 2018 Filmtopia at the Prytania in New Orleans.
THE YOUNG ANCESTORS
Editor
THE YOUNG ANCESTORS, dir. Aimée Barry Broustra, Camino Vérité Films, LLC, 2012. A feature documentary for Broadcast with footage shot on multiple formats, and edited in Final Cut Pro 7. Assembled rough cuts to fine cuts with footage, a variety of assets, motion graphics, and audio elements. Broadcasted on KMNE-PBS in September 2013, and distributed by Cinema Guild. IMDB: CLICK HERE
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AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS: Awarded Best Documentary at the 2015 New Mexico Women in Film Fiesta in New Mexico. Official Selection & Nomination for Best Documentary at the 2012 White Sands International Film Festival in New Mexico. Official selection at the 2012 Santa Fe Film Festival & the 2014 Pueblo Film Festival in New Mexico, the 2012 American Indian Film Festival in California, and the 2012 University of North Dakota Indian Studies Film Festival.
WILD HORSES AND RENEGADES
Finishing Editor
WILD HORSES AND RENEGADES, dir. James Kleinert, Moving Cloud Productions, 2011. A feature documentary for Broadcast with footage shot on multiple formats, and edited in Final Cut Pro 7. Refined fine cut to picture locked version with footage, a variety of assets, motion graphics, and audio elements. Broadcasted on the Documentary Channel in 2012. IMDB: CLICK HERE Vimeo on Demand: CLICK HERE
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AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS: Awarded Documentary Audience & Best Documentary Feature Awards at the 2011 ITN Film Festival in New York. Honorable Mention Award for Best Investigative Reporting at the 2011 International Wildlife Film Festival in Montana. Official selection at the 2011 Albuquerque Film Festival & 2011 Santa Fe Film Festival in New Mexico, 2011 American Indian Film Festival in California, 2011 Napa Valley Film Festival in California, and 2011 Denver Starz Film Festival in Colorado.