This short film told a story about closure. When a young Puerto Rican girl blows out her twenty-first birthday candle when she is surprised by the ghost of her dead brother. She finally has the opportunity to confront her brother about her own sadness.
This short film was apart of the Directing II class at Columbia College Chicago in 2021.
On this project I was the head producer, in charge of all logistical organizing such as money, food, transportation.
The Painters Void
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.
This film debuted at Columbia College Chicago's Manifest Festival in 2022.
I was one of two producers on this film. I was in charge of contracts, other paperwork, as well as organization of transportation.
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 2022.
I was one of two producers on this commercial. I handled paperwork, food, as well as organization of transportation. Due to the actress not showing up I also had an appearance within the project.
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.
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.
Picture Perfect
On the morning of school picture day, high-schooler Santiago hopes to wear a colorful purple tie with his outfit. As he gets ready, Santiago's father notices his choice of tie and opts to give him a neutral colored one instead. During his photo, Santiago fails to smile as wide as his brothers, so his father signs him up for a retake and confronts Santiago about the tie. Santiago and his father have a falling out, and Santiago goes to picture retake day upset and with a poorly tied tie. He texts one of his brothers to come help him retie the tie, but it's actually his brother's approval of the tie that fixes the real problem. Santiago smiles for his picture, and the photo turns out so well that his father, too, approves.
This film was made for Columbia College Chicago's Cinematography III Class in 2023
On this production I was the lead producer. My responsibilities included team management, overseeing the budget, as well as managing all contracts and paperwork.
Elge and the Grass Snake
Near a forest lake in Lithuania, Eglė and her older sister, Roze, wade peacefully in the water. When Eglė walks to the shore to dress, a grass snake slithers out and proposes marriage to her! Eglė promises to marry him so he will leave them alone. Several days later, a parade of snakes arrives at Eglė’s family home to remind her of her promise. Despite her family’s protests, Eglė keeps her word and leaves to marry the grass snake. She meets him on the shore, astonished to discover he is now a handsome human prince! They marry and dance happily in the grass snake kingdom. One day, Eglė is reminded of her family and she decides to visit them. Her family is overjoyed at Eglė’s return. Now that she is back, they will do anything to keep her with them…
This film was made for Columbia College Chicago's Cinematography III Class in 2023
On this production I was the lead producer. During principle photography I worked from home where my responsibilities included team management, overseeing the budget, as well as managing all contracts and paperwork.
The Government Inspector
The year is 1836 and Khlestakov and his servant Osip sit and discuss why it is that they had to flee Saint Petersburg. Khlestakov, dressed beyond his means and debited to many, has just entered into a new small Russian hamlet. At the same time the mayor of the town receives a letter informing him that an incognito government inspector will be coming to inspect his town. The Mayor, and his cabinet which includes The Judge, The Superintendent, The Charities Warden, and the Doctor. After Bobchinsky and Dobchinsky, two local landowners and close aides to The Mayor explain that they have seen The Government Inspector, or so they thought. The Mayor and his gang set off to find and assuage him in hopes that he won’t reveal their unscrupulous actions.
Although this was an independent film. of the company Behind the Rock Productions; this film will premiere at Manifest 2024 at Columbia College Chicago.
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.
Frog & Spider
SAGE (37), a pessimistic and guarded woman, attends a support group for people who have lost both of their parents or have experienced family estrangement. FRANKIE (17) a new member of the group seeks connections and uses her humor to break through Sage’s hard exterior. After Sage notices neglect from Frankie’s foster placement, she begins giving Frankie rides and taking her to the local 24-hour diner. A new BOY (20), in the support group, catches Frankie’s interest but Sage tries to warn her that his intentions may not be pure. This drives the two of them apart. On Christmas Eve, Frankie is used sexually by the boy and left alone. Meanwhile, Sage experiences extreme loneliness and struggles with suicidal ideation. Sage drops a glass jar and gets a major gash on her forearm. Sage contemplates the injury and lets herself bleed. Sage receives a text from Frankie and starts to walk out of her apartment. She reaches her doorway, opens the door, and passes out. Frankie arrives at the group the next day and is concerned after Sage doesn’t show up or respond to her text. Frankie runs to Sage’s apartment and bangs on the door to no avail. Frankie falls asleep outside Sage’s door. Sage returns in the morning from the hospital and wakes Frankie. They both go to the diner and make up. Frankie learns from Sage and Sage realizes she can learn from Frankie.
This film was made for the Bachelors in Fine Arts, Senior Thesis project at Columbia College Chicago. And will Premiere at the College's Manifest Festival in Spring of 2024.
On this production I was one of two producers. My responsibilities included managing the budget, coordinating locations and managing our food and transportation.
ORBMAN
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.
This project was made for the CInematography III Class at Columbia College Chicago. And will premier at the College Festival, Manifest in Spring of 2024.
On this production I was one of two producers. My responsibilities included managing the budget, coordinating locations and managing our food and transportation.
