EDUCATION
2001 MFA in Filmmaking, San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, California
1989 BFA in Graphic Design, College for Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan
1989 Additional Coursework, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2015 + Assistant Professor, CSU Sacramento, CA
Digital Video Production - Film Program | Communication Studies
05 - 15 Lecturer of Digital Media, CSU Monterey Bay, CA
Digital Filmmaking - Cinematic Arts and Technology
05 - 06 Media Instructor, Film Arts Foundation, San Francisco, CA
Editing and Web Distribution - Workshops
01 Adjunct Faculty, California College of Art, San Francisco, CA
Visiting Artist’s Graduate Seminar
99 - 01 Faculty, San Francisco Art Institute, CA
Super-8 Filmmaking - Young Artist’s Program
97 - 00 Faculty, Academy of Art College, San Francisco, CA
Motion Picture Language, Editing, and Experimental Film
FILMOGRAPHY
18 Go West Guy West, Producer, Director, Editor
Short documentary on the beauty, history, and utility of Sacramento landmark bridge
17 Generation Gap Slap, Filmmaker
Experimental about audio formats and the importance each generation places on them
09 Volunteer Nation, Co-Creator, Director, Camera, Editor
Trailer and episodes for on-line video series on volunteerism
09 Holyrood, Editor
Feature length documentary on Scotland’s battle for independence
07 Last Flight Home, Editor, Post-Production Supervisor
Feature length documentary on the search for MIA soldiers in the Pacific
05 Sorry I Can’t Talk Right Now, Producer, Director, Editor, Writer
Documentary short on the blessing and the curse of stuttering
05 Doing Time, Post Production Supervisor, Editor
Narrative short made for the 48-hour film festival
04 The Green Bus V. The White House, Editor, Co-writer
Feature length documentary about Paul Wellstone’s untimely death and its aftermath
03 Our Lady Of Tamale, Editor
Rocumentary short about Virginia the Tamale Lady and her fans
02 A Few Good Dykes, Editor
Documentary about the Dyke Uniform Corp and its plebes
01 Lesbianfilm, Co-Director, Camera, Editor
Mocumentary short about the Lesbian Film Collective and its efforts to make films
01 Framed, Director, Camera, Editor
Documentary short about a film screening mishap at a sold-out show
GRANTS AND AWARDS
18 Student-Faculty Collaboration Grant, CSUS for Go West Guy West
17 Research and Creative Activity Grant, CSUS for Always Something
17 Student-Faculty Collaboration Grant, CSUS for People in Passing
04 Audience Award, South by Southwest, A Few Good Dykes
01 Personal Works Grant, Film Arts Foundation, Sorry I Can’t Talk Right Now
00 1st Place, Adbusters TV Video Contest, Puppet Street
00 Best Editing, Williamsburg International Film Festival, Broke
00 Completion Grant, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, lesbianfilm
COURSES
Senior Practicum in Film
Created curriculum for upper-level capstone course in filmmaking
Worked directly with student groups to develop film projects
Worked directly with individuals to refine their craft
Created and led practical production exercises in class
Visited on location sets of student films
Invited guest filmmakers and working professionals
Organized and hosted public screening of capstones – Senior Showcase Film Show
Non-Studio Video Production
Created new curriculum for HD production course
Facilitated projects in documentary, narrative, and audio story form
Presented lectures on all aspects of pre-production, production, and post-production
Created and led practical production exercises in class
Organized public exhibition of finished works – Sac State Student Film Show
Theory of Editing
Created new curriculum with emphasis on practical application and theory
Facilitated projects in montage, documentary, narrative and live event coverage
Led discussions on the art, craft, and technique of motion picture editing
Coordinated student edit of university special event - TEDx
Motion Graphics
Created new curriculum with emphasis on design, communication, and workflow
Created projects that integrate applications; Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, etc.
Led tutorials for techniques and critiques for student projects
Organized public exhibition of finished work
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Music Producer / 2016-19
Album: Excelsior! By The Goat Family
Produced, mixed, and recorded overdubs for twelve tracks of original music
Assisted in layout and design of album art
Assistant Director / 2019
Film: Flight of the Heron - 3-day production shot in historic Locke, CA
Created and enacted daily production schedule, shot list and storyboards
Directed extras, background and talent on set
Field Producer / 2001 - present
Clients: Yahoo, Young & Rubicam, World Wildlife Fund, Topcon, Eveo
Created script, shotlist, and storyboards during development
Scouted locations and studios and talent during pre-production
Organized travel, schedule, equipment, and crew prior to production
Directed on-set during production
Delivered finished projects for web, DVD, and broadcast specs
Interfaced between client, talent, crew, and vendor throughout process
Video Editor / 2001 - present
Clients: Intel Studios, Shout Creative, Link Media, SFMOMA, Pachamama Alliance
Edited documentary, industrial, museum exhibition, and broadcast content
Worked on FCP, Avid, and Premiere systems on site and in my own studio
Designed titles, credits, motion graphics and sound for videos
Performed primary and secondary color correction
Worked directly with filmmakers, producers and clients to realize their vision
Reviewed and implemented changes as per client’s needs
Transcoded for delivery in multiple formats
Cameraperson / 2001 - present
Clients: Google, Amazon, SFMOMA, Snippies, Current TV, New Tech
Shot HD and DV for marketing, exhibition, industrial, corporate and event videos
Directed lighting for interviews, B-roll, and event coverage
Created data management workflows for multiple camera productions
Managed acquisition and delivery of digital content
Provided professional quality sound recording for run-n-gun style shoots
Performer / 2001 - present
Venues: SF Museum of Modern Art, de Young Museum, Exploratorium, Fort Mason
Partnered with museums, performers, and artists to create one-of-a-kind media events
Created experimental films for public exhibition
Created sound compositions for live accompaniment
Performed sound compositions for live audience
Co-Owner, Yep Films / 2002 – 2005
Clients: California Academy of Sciences, Goodby Silverstein & Partners, Intuit
Created a vision, business model and identity for video production company
Designed a website with video portfolio
Partnered with businesses, independents, and institutions to create unique videos
Increased revenue each year
Editor & Producer, Ecostream / 2000 — 2002
Clients: Eye on the Earth, WildAid, Earth Island Institute, New Leaf Paper
Produced and edited episodes for magazine style show using re-purposed content
Wrote and recorded voice-over script for episodes
Produced and edited promo videos for the company’s website
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ann Arbor Film Festival / 2019
Attend57th annual six-day festival of experimental cinema
Sacramento Outdoor Film Festival / 2017-18
Curated series of student films for public event
People in Passing / 2017
Produced and directed student film video installation for CSUS Festival of the Arts and Hornet Bookstore
Film Professionals Panel / 2017
Facilitated five-person panel on career development attended by CSUS Film Program students
16mm Experimental Film Show / 2016
Curated program of avant-garde films at Verge Gallery for CSUS Festival of the Arts
Video Industry Professionals / 2016
Presented, 3rd Time Around; Finding the Story in the Edit, on film editing as writing
Northern California Filmmakers Coalition / 2016
Presented, The Editing Process, a look at the creative aspect of the craft
Adobe Video World / 2016
Attended four-day series of seminars for Premiere Pro users and creatives
SF Cutters Member / 2010 - present
Volunteer and attend monthly meetings for industry professionals
Cinematography Workshop Attendee / 2013
Led by Saturday Night Live DP, Alex Buono
National Association of Broadcasters Attendee / 2013
Annual networking and technology exhibition held in Las Vegas
Avid Bootcamp Attendee / 2012
Intensive editing workshop at Bay Area Video Coalition