She Had a Hole Punched Ear at 16
This film tells the story of a Dystopian Chicago where two sisters fight against the clock. One sister is racing the clock to her execution, needing to write the words of her last poem. Meanwhile her sister is doing everything in her power to save her.
This film was for the Capstone Cinematography III class at Columbia College Chicago in 2022.
This film has an Honorable Mention as Best Sci-fi, a nomination for Best Cinematography and was awarded Best Editor at the Indie Shorts Fest 2023.
On this production I was one of two Production Designers. I was responsible for overseeing Wardrobe, Props, as well as Set Decoration and Construction.
Sanfilippo Silent Film Festival 2018:
Determination
This silent film tells the story of an artist who thinks she is on top of the world, when someone else comes and swoops the glory up from underneath her.
"Determination", a silent film from Lyons Township High School, produced for the 2018 Student Silent Film Festival. The film was screened at the Sanfilippo Estate's Place de la Musique. This version includes the original score written and performed by Derek Berg.
Student Silent Film Festival: https://studentsilentfilmfestival.com/
Sanfilippo Foundation: http://www.sanfilippofoundation.org/
Derek Berg: https://clarendonhillsmusicacademy.com/
This film was one of the three winners from the Sanfilippo Family Silent Film Festival in 2018.
Sanfilippo Silent Film Festival 2019:
On A Roll
This silent film tells the story about the boy who lost his dice.
"On A Roll", written by Reagan Radwanski, was produced by LTTV for the 2019
Student Silent Film Festival. www.studentsilentfilmfestival.com
Seven Day Film Challenge 2018:
The Ache
This film is about a boy whose headaches can be fatal.
"The Ache" was created for the seven day challenge in 2018. Where a group has to create a short film from beginning to end in seven days.
Seven Day Film Challenge: https://ncf.bb/nifca-2022-seven-day-film-challenge-registration/
Columbia College Chicago's Manifest 2022:
This short film told the story of a middle aged man, who has "painter's block". He is unable to create his next piece because he is tortured by the loss of the man he loves. Through the film we see our protagonist fall in love with art again.
This short was apart of the Capstone Scene Study class at Columbia College Chicago in 2021.
I was one of two producers on this film. I was in charge of contracts, other paperwork, as well as organization of transportation.
I was also the Production Designer on this project. I created the visual plan, as well as created the props within the frame. I also did costume work on this project.
This commercial follows a young man searching for a date on Hinge. Due to their voice feature he is trying to figure out which prompts to answer. He finally matches with a cute girl and the app is deemed successful.
This short was for the class Capstone Producing the Commercial at Columbia College Chicago in 2022.
This commercial debuted at Columbia College Chicago's Manifest Festival in 2o22.
I was the Production Designer on this project. I came up with the color pallets as well as fabricating some props, and was in charge of set decoration.
Columbia College Chicago's Manifest Festival 2023:
This documentary advocates for those who feel excluded by the Fashion Industry. Interviewing models and designers from Body Haven's 2022 Fashion Show, Freak Like Me: Runway Show. As well as various professors and faculty at Columbia College Chicago.
I was one of three producers on this project. Besides being the liaison between the documentary and Body Haven. I handled all the paperwork and organization of said paperwork.
This film tells a controversial story about poverty and how it affects young people. Two brothers fight for each other, one is a 16 year old who is selling himself to feed his brother. And his younger brother is fighting for the innocence of his older brother.
I was the Line Producer on this production. I was responsible for the organization of all the money and budgets. As well as ordering and coordinating all Catering and Craft services, and transportation.
This film tells a story about a dystopian world post the reversal of Roe v Wade. It is told through the perspectives of tarot cards and a young girl receiving her reading. Through this short film we show the importance of current events.
For this production I was the Line Producer. I was responsible for the organization of all the money and budgets. As well as ordering and coordinating all Catering and Craft services, and transportation.
This film tells the story of a Dystopian Chicago where two sisters fight against the clock. One sister is racing the clock to her execution, needing to write the words of her last poem. Meanwhile her sister is doing everything in her power to save her.
On this production I was one of two Production Designers. I was responsible for overseeing Wardrobe, Props, as well as Set Decoration and Construction.
In this short experimental horror script, a thrift story uses its collection of unique and appealing fabrics, textiles, and oddities to trap and ensnare its prey. Through the store's use of one of a kind items it is able to lure its prey into its underbelly consuming them just as they have consumed fast fashion. When Wade, a young consumer falls victim to this store's calls he is lured into the dark void hidden within the store. As he hunts for the perfect coat he is lured deeper and deeper, until he becomes completely enthralled. As he gets closer and closer towards catching the jacket. His feet begin to sink, in a struggle to fight he reaches closer towards his perfect find only to be swallowed up by the store itself.
For this production I was the Line Producer. I was responsible for all the money and budgets, ordering catering as well as coordinating all catering, craft services and transportation.
