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While student film introduced me to the world of cinema, internships with Paramount Pictures, NBCUniversal and Motto Pictures have helped me develop those skills in a professional environment.
Here's some of the work I've had the opportunity to do in the cinematic space.
Cinematography Reel
Abuela directed by Layla Peykamian and Ana Hoppert Flores
"Abuela follows Amelia, who has late stage Alzheimer's, in the last 36 hours in her home and the interactions she has with her granddaughter, Nayeli."
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Featured at Longleaf Film Festival
Role: Co-director/ Co-writer/ Co-producer
Wrote film, cast crew and actors, created shot lists, organized production schedules, directed film, sound designed and color graded film, etc.
Victim/Suspect directed by Nancy Schwartzman
"Young women tell the police they've been sexually assaulted, but instead of finding justice, they're charged with the crime of making a false report, arrested, and even imprisoned by the system they believed would protect them."
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Featured at Sundance Film Festival
Role: Intern
Organized archival footage, transcribed footage for editing, and prepared clips for litigation review.
The Blackest Darkness directed by Adam Hulin
"When a desperate man toils to to get home in time for his wife's birthday, he's gets sidetracked by Lou and Tony, who mistake him for the drill-man of a bank heist."
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Featured at Las Vegas International Film Festival, Carborro Film Festival, Raleigh Film Festival
Role: Slate/Production Assistant
Helped carry equipment on set, aided with lighting scenes, slated scenes, helped fly talent.
Unfinished Business directed by Alison Klayman
"An intimate look at the formation and legacy of the WNBA, and flagship team New York Liberty's dramatic 2021 season, as they play for acceptance, respect, and the future of basketball."
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Featured at Tribeca Film Festival
Role: Intern
Created vendor sheets, organized archival footage, transcribed footage for editing, researched the history of WMBA and Liberty games.
The Return of Tanya Tucker directed by Kathlyn Horan
"Decades after Tanya Tucker slipped from the spotlight, music star Brandi Carlile takes it upon herself to write an entire album for her hero based on Tanya's extraordinary life, spurring the greatest comeback in country music history."
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Satellite Awards Nominee, Woodstock Film Festival BestEditing, SXSW Film Festival Audience Award, HollywoodMusic in Media Award, Critics’ Choice Documentary
Role: Intern
Organized archival footage, transcribed footage for editing, sourced additional archival footage and researched artist performances.
Take Your Pills: Xanax directed by Blair Foster
"A cure for some and a curse for others, widely prescribed anti-anxiety medication is examined by patients and experts in this revealing documentary."
Role: Intern
Sourced b-roll, transcribed footage for editing, and researched/compiled data and statistics for use in documentary graphics.