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About Me

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours (BFA) Film Production
Ryerson University School of Image Arts 2006
Dean’s List 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Richmond Hill High School 2002, with Honours

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Norman Jewison Filmmaker Award (2005)
“For the student(s) who displayed the greatest film production
abilities in the third year & continues into fourth year.”
Harvey Hart Director’s Award (2005)
“For the top 4th year student who demonstrates talent,
leadership, technical skill & an exceptional ability in the field of
directing as well as an overall sense of professionalism.”
J. L. Beaton Award - Film (2005)
“For high academic standing in 3rd year Film Studies.”
Universal Studios Scholarship in Filmmaking (2004)
“For the best overall film production and highest overall academic
achievement.” For 2nd Year Film Production
Universal Studios Scholarship in Filmmaking (2003)
“For the best overall film production and highest overall academic
achievement.” For 1st Year Film Production
School of Image Arts Entrance Scholarship (2002)
Top 10 Students based on entering grade average

DIRECTOR FILMOGRAPHY
*NARRATIVE FICTION*
Shadow Life - Romantic Comedy, 22 min. Colour s16mm (2006)
Ryerson University Senior Project, also screenwriter
Opened the Ryerson University Film Festival (RUFF) 2006
The Grim and Pathetic Philosophies of Boris Zukovski - Comedy, 12 min.
Colour HD (2005) co-directed with J. Adam Brown
Ryerson University, also co-screenwriter / co-producer
Can’t Take the Heat - Comedy, 7 min. Colour DV
Ryerson University
Addicted to Fu - Comedy, 16 min. B&W 16mm and DV (2004)
Co-Directed with Jonathan Popalis and Tyler Williams
Ryerson University, also co-screenwriter
Casual Passions - Drama, 4 min. 16mm B&W (2003)
Ryerson University

*DOCUMENTARY*
Leave Out Violence (LOVE) - 15 min. Colour HD (2006) in post-production
Under the Bridge - 11 min. Colour HD (2005)
Inside the Animal Kingdom - 5 min. B&W 16mm (2004)

OTHER PRODUCTION CREDITS
Production Manager: Motorola - Promotional Video, Short
Colour HD (2007, in production)
Executive Producer: Andrew Cividino
1st Assistant Director: Dark Reprieve - Suspense Drama, Feature Length
Colour 35mm (2006)
Producer: Richard Boddington (currently in post-production)
Production Manager: Ontario Film Ratings Board (OFRB) - PSA, 1 min.
Colour 35mm (2006)
Producer: Crystal Serblan
DoP: When the Night Meets the Sun - Drama, 16 min. Colour s16mm (2006)
Ryerson University Senior Project, Dir. Jessica Manchester
DoP: Osteoperosis Examination - Industrial, 5 min. Colour HD (2007)
Producer: Andrew CIvidino
Editor: Savior - Drama, 13 min. Colour 16mm (2006)
Ryerson University Senior Project, Dir. Jonathan Popalis
DoP: Quarter Life Crisis - Documentary, 12 min. Colour DV (2005)
Ryerson University, Dir. Lauren Breuer
DoP: Confession in Question - Documentary, 5 min. B&W 16mm (2004)
Ryerson University, Dir. Darragh McDonald
Editor: The Orlando Project - 6 min. Colour 16mm (2004)
Ryerson University, Dir. Jonathan Popalis
1st Assistant Director: The Troubles - Drama, 10 min. Colour DV (2005)
Producer: Andy Eaton

RELATED WORK

Story Producer - Out There Productions (2007 - Present)
Program: Out There with Melissa DiMarco for Global Television
Positions: Producer, Story Editor, Writer

Teaching Assistant - The School of Image Arts (2005 - 2006)
Tools and Applications for Film (Technology), 1st Year
Professor: Garrick Filewod, Ryerson University

Freelance Broadcast Operator - The Shopping Channel (2005 - Present)
Positions: Studio Camera Operator (digital BetaCam)
Graphics Console Operator (Pinnacle Deko)

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

*CREATIVE*
Advanced oral and written language skills, creative writing, creative media conceptualization, visual design and problem solving.

*TECHNICAL*
Advanced computer skills (Mac OS and Windows), digital non-linear video editing (particularly Final Cut Pro), video and film camera operation, motion picture lighting, grip and electric.

*PERSONAL*
Highly developed leadership and teamwork skills, strong interpersonal communications, highly motivated and independent.