Filmmaking Instructor
Digital CV
Over two decades of experience teaching throughout the film and video curriculum in conjunction with leadership roles in academic program administration and hands-on industry experience.
Experience designing and implementing Digital Filmmaking & Video Production curriculum at every level ranging from the individual student assessment to the overall B.F.A. program with a consistent focus on relevancy in the rapidly changing film and video industry.
Strong technical skills including shooting, lighting, and editing coupled with an excellent rapport with students, colleagues, and industry professionals.
Teaching Experience
The Art Institute of Atlanta (2000 - Present)
Full Time Faculty
Digital Filmmaking & Video Production
Syracuse University (1998 - 1999)
Teaching Assistant
Television-Radio-Film
Broome Community College (1997 - 1998)
Adjunct Instructor
Communications and Media Arts
Selected Industry Experience
The 12 Lives of Sissy Carlyle - gaffer (2017)
(Directed by Fran Burst-Terranella)
Responsible for planning & execution of lighting for independent feature film. (IMDB)
Comedy Camp - gaffer (2015)
(Directed by Yahya McClain)
Responsible for planning & execution of lighting for independent short film. (IMDB)
Nivis Ex Machina - gaffer (2013)
(Directed by Jared P. Foust)
Responsible for planning & execution of lighting for independent short film.
Education
Syracuse University
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
M.A. Degree: Television-Radio-Film
Ithaca College
Roy H. Park School of Communications
B.S. Degree: Cinema & Photography
Selected Teaching Portfolio
Lighting for Digital Film
This class is an overview of the craft and art of lighting. Topics covered include: electrical distribution, grip & lighting setup, color correction, lens choices, exposure, and on set safety.
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Senior Project Preparation & Production
This class challenges the students to create a ten minute short film. Each student works as director for their own film, guiding it through the pre-production, production, and post-production stages.
Senior Portfolio
Students create resumes, business cards, and websites to showcase their various projects in preparation for graduation.