EXPERIENCE

Graduate Continuing Fellow — University of Texas at Austin. Spring 2023 - Present | Austin, TX 

• Awarded a 12-month fellowship to direct and produce both a short and feature documentary in the remote mountains of the Republic of Georgia, managing logistics for 8 diverse shoots (including video and promotional stills).

• assembled and led production teams, overseeing budgets and timelines and securing helicopter transportation and resources in unpredictable conditions.

• Secured financing and developed pitches, grants, and designed promotional materials for European and American film markets and competitions, winning grants from the Austin Film Society and Mountainfilm, among others. 

• Achieved proficiency in the Georgian language and organized a humanitarian initiative delivering supplies to an isolated winter population by helicopter. 

• Successfully completed the short film, currently in festival submission, and wrapped production on the feature.

Videographer and Editor — Mountainfilm Festival. January 2023 - July 2024 | Telluride, Colorado

• Shot and edited short promotional videos for social media and web for the leading outdoor-themed festival in the U.S., sponsored by Yeti and  the North Face. 

• Collaborated with the marketing manager to execute a cohesive branding strategy. 

• Filmed and edited festival content during the event, creating trailers and promotional assets, balancing tight timelines and variable project scopes

• Managed content production from concept to final delivery, ensuring consistent quality and alignment with the festival's brand voice.

Film Production Teaching Assistant —University of Texas at Austin. Spring 2021 - Current | Austin, TX

• Assisted lead producers on large-scale fashion photography and video shoots for David’s Bridal Spring Season release in Malibu, California. 

• Coordinated with multiple departments and large crews, managing transportation logistics and working with international models and high-profile clients to ensure smooth operations.

• Excelled in a fast-paced environment, handling long hours and tight deadlines effectively.

Professional Content Creator — TikTok & 5ive Talent. March 2019 - March 2019 | Los Angeles, CA

• Conceived and built a TikTok account that amassed over 200K followers with viral content ranging between 100k - 12 million views per video. Represented by 5ive Talent. 

• Shot and edited professional videos paid for by TikTok.

Lead Film Producer — Free Machine. May 2017 - November 2019 | Los Angeles, California 

• Led production for a short fiction film shot in remote California locations, managing logistical challenges and coordinating a diverse team.

• Oversaw all aspects of post production, from budgeting and scheduling, file management, to final delivery, ensuring high-quality deliverables for top festivals.

• Developed the festival and distribution strategy for the film, which premiered at HBO's prestigious LGBTQ festival Outfest and was distributed on the popular YouTube channel Dust, receiving 464k views.

Videographer & Editor — The Wesley School. March 2017 - March 2020 | Los Angeles, CA

• Directed, shot, and edited promotional and fundraising videos for a K-8 private school, contributing to the creation of engaging content that supported marketing goals.

• Collaborated with the marketing manager to design and execute photo and video campaigns, successfully raising $400,000 annually through targeted content strategies.

Production Assistant — F32 productions. June 2016 - August 2016 | Los Angeles, CA

• Assisted lead producers on large-scale fashion photography and video shoots for David’s Bridal Spring Season release in Malibu, California. 

• Coordinated with multiple departments and large crews, managing transportation logistics and working with international models and high-profile clients to ensure smooth operations.

• Excelled in a fast-paced environment, handling long hours and tight deadlines effectively.

Teaching Assistant —School of the Creative & Performing Arts. June 2017 - August 2019 | Los Angeles. California 

• Assisted professors in film production classes in a pre-college Summer program and advised high school students from all over the world.

• Supervised and helped students during their film shoots across Los Angeles and ensured safe on-set practices.

Classical Theater Actor — Chicago Shakespeare & The Goodman. May 2011 - July 2014 | Chicago, New York

• Acted in professional theater productions, performing alongside actors such as Ian Mcdairmond (Star Wars) for audiences of 800 - 1,000 people per night, 8 shows per week, for major regional theaters.

SKILLS

Cinematography & Photography [10 years] — Sony, Canon, Blackmagic Cameras 

Video Editing [10 years] — Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, Avid Media Composer

Audio Production [4 years] — Zoom, Sound Devices

Audio Post Production [4 years] — Adobe Audition

Photo Editing [2 years]  — Lightroom

Film Producing [10 years] — Film Financing, Budgeting , Data Management, hiring, Production Coordination, Insurance, Permitting, Production Assistance

Additional Programs — Google Suite, Canva, Trello

Public Speaking [8 years] — Completed 4 years of theater training in college and was a professional actor from 2011 - 2018

AWARDS AND GRANTS

UT Austin Graduate School Continuing Fellowship. 2023-2024 | Award: $53,000

Global Health Storytelling Fellowship. 2023 | Award: $5,000

Austin Film Society Short Film Grant. 2023 | Award: $1,500

The Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies Professional Development Fellowship. 2023 | Award: $1,500

McWilliams Scholarship. 2023 | Award: $1,500

Nick Cominos Award for Documentary Filmmaking. 2023 | Award: $1,500

Warren Skaaren Endowed Presidential Scholarship. 2023 | Award: $3,000 

Moody Travel Fellowship. 2023 | Award: $3,000

Moody Innovation Grant. 2022 and 2023 | Awards: $10,000 (2023). $1,000 (2022)

Health Communication Scholars Program Grant. 2021 | Award: $2,500

EDUCATION

University of Texas at Austin — Master of Fine Arts in Film Production Candidate 

Concentration: Documentary Filmmaking

University of Minnesota — Bachelor of Fine Arts. 2011 

Concentration: Theater

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre — Professional Shakespeare Actor Training Program. 2009