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.
2023-2024 Festival Run
Indie Shorts Fest : https://indieshortfest.com/
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival : https://www.aimaff.eu/
Rome Indie Film Festival : https://riff.it/en/
AmiCorti International Film Festival : https://www.amicorti.org/
Fantasy/Sci-Fi Film & Screenplay Festival : https://fantasyscififestival.com/
Pure Magic International Film Festival : https://filmfreeway.com/PureMagicInternationalFilmFestival
Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival : https://www.goldenbridgeistanbul.com/
The French Duck Film Festival : https://frenchduckfestival.weebly.com/
Bridge Fest : https://www.bridge-fest.com/
The Bay International Film Festival : https://www.thebayfilmfestival.com/
Courtyard Independent Film Festival : https://courtyardfestival.altervista.org/
Kalaburgi International Film Festival : https://filmfreeway.com/KIFF-2025
Kookai International Film Festival : https://kookaiawards.com/
Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival : https://www.tinff.net/
International Motion Picture Awards : https://www.impa.ca/
Seattle Film Festival : https://www.siff.net/
Love & Hope International Film Festival : https://www.lhifilmfestival.com/
Fescilmar Festival : https://filmfreeway.com/Fescilmarfestival
Roma Prisma Film Awards : https://www.romeprismafilmawards.com/
Lift Off Global Network : https://liftoff.network/
Chicago International Indie Film Festival : https://filmfreeway.com/ChicagoInternationalIndieFilmFestival
Lift Off Filmmaker Sessions : https://filmfreeway.com/TheLiftOffSessions
Fortean Film Festival : https://www.forteanfilmfestival.com/
Living Skies Student Film Festival : https://www.livingskiesstudentfilmfest.com/
Juggernaut Sci-Fi & Fantasy : https://www.juggernautfilmfestival.com/
Columbia College Chicago's Manifest Festival 2024:
Sage (37), a guarded and pessimistic woman, reluctantly forms a bond with Frankie (17), a new member of their grief support group who uses humor to break through Sage’s hard exterior. After Sage notices neglect in Frankie’s foster placement, she starts looking out for her, but their relationship strains when Sage tries to warn Frankie about a boy in the group whose intentions turn out to be harmful. On Christmas Eve, their paths cross again after both face painful experiences, leading to a moment of reconciliation at a diner where they realize they can learn and heal from each other.
On this production I was one of two producers. My responsibilities included managing the budget, coordinating locations and managing our food and transportation.
Sock, a nerdy queer in his 20s, becomes smitten with Brian, a jock using him to get into an exclusive nightclub connected to Sock’s DJ roommate, Tee. Despite Tee's hiccup-filled struggle and Brian’s racist, sexist remarks, Sock must decide between his crush and his irreplaceable friendship. In the end, Sock chooses Tee, and they happily bond over a terrible straight-to-DVD horror film instead.
On this production I was the Production Designer, in charge of overseeing the visual design of the production. I managed budget of this department as well as overseeing the fabrication schedule, managing wardrobe for all actors.
In 1836, Khlestakov, a debtor dressed beyond his means, arrives in a small Russian town after fleeing Saint Petersburg. Meanwhile, the town’s mayor receives word of an incognito government inspector's impending visit, sparking panic among the corrupt officials. Mistaking Khlestakov for the inspector, the mayor and his cabinet rush to win his favor to conceal their misdeeds.
On this film I acted as the head and creative producer. My responsibilities included team management, overseeing the budget, as well as managing all contracts and paperwork.
An old man lives out the last chapter of his life reading, eating exotic fruit, and enjoying the silence of his quaint home. Out of seemingly nowhere, a mysterious floating orb breaks into his house and starts causing chaos in his home. The old man grows fearful by the orbs' relentless torment and eventually attempts to fight back- only to be met with his own demise.
On this production I was one of two producers. My responsibilities included managing the budget, coordinating locations and managing our food and transportation.
The Future of Fashion: For All a Documentary
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.
This documentary will preview at Columbia College Chicago's Manifest Festival in 2023.
2023-2024 Festival Run
Hollywood BLVD Film Festival : https://www.hollywoodblvdfilmfestival.com/
Cal Film Festival : https://calfilmfestival.com/
Cannes Film Awards : https://cannesfilmawards.com/
Beyond Hollywood International Film Festival : https://www.bhiff.org/
Documentary Feedback Film Festival : https://filmfreeway.com/DocumentaryFilmFestival
Vegas Shorts : https://www.vegasshortmovieawards.com/
Golden State Film Festival : https://www.goldenstatefilmfestival.com/
Indie Shorts Fest : https://indieshortfest.com/
IndieX Film Fest : https://indiexfest.com/
LA Independent Women Film Festival : https://filmfreeway.com/laindiewomenfilmawards
Independent Shorts Awards : https://independentshortsawards.com/
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.
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.
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
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.
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/
