video
Directing Reel
Director
Producer
Art Director
A brief collection of works that I have had the opportunity to direct thus far.
narrative short/music videos
The Mark I Missed
Director
Producer
Art Director
A dual narrative and performance music video for Recipe of Life's The Mark I Missed which follows Paul, a shy wallflower, as he watches his longtime crush, Lumina, fall in love with somebody else.
The Boombox Saints
Producer
JD's best friend, a magical talking boombox, looses his ability to play music and the two go on an adventure to get his music back.
Drowning in the Mainstream
Producer
Art Director/Production Designer
Julian, a pretentious hipster, is forced to realize that being a hipster isn't actually 'cool' and must discover his genuine identity.
JANGLIN
Co-Director and Producer
Production Designer
A group of Lost Boys venture deep into the woods and claim an abandoned fortress as their own... until they realize another group of kids, The Carnivores, are already in possession of the shelter. The battle begins.
Pinwheel
Production Designer
Art Director
John, an aged, lonely, mess of a man falls for his new neighbor, Marian, and attempts to woe her by getting his lawn in order.
experimental
OUT OF PLACE
Director
Producer
Production Designer
A visual allegory illustrating animals outside of their element.
Definitive
Creative Director
Production Designer
Costume and Mask Designer
Editor
A video essay illustrating how other peoples' opinions and perceptions alter how we view ourselves. Told through a series of tableau's, stills life's, and text.
play
kai-lifornia
adventure
Videographer
editor
I went to visit my friend Kai in LA for a long weekend trip through Joshua Tree National Park and Sequoia National Park. These were some observations along the way.
capri
Videographer
editor
I had the opportunity to work on a short film in Rome, Italy during the spring of 2017. After wrapping principal photography, a friend and I took a long weekend trip to southern Italy. Here is a tranquil series of observations while boating to, and around, the beautiful island of Capri.
Stills and Story
Editor
While home in Ohio, I took the time to scan several photo books worth of photos from my siblings and I's childhood. I later organized the photos and made a few "stills and story" shorts. To the right you will see a brief short where my sister, best friend Hannah and I run through a sprinkler in the rain. Click below for more: