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Growing up in a small town in western Illinois, there weren’t many resources for film, aside from a couple of run-down theaters. When I started my undergraduate career, I had my first camera put in my hands, and there’s been one there ever since.
I graduated from Northern Illinois University in the winter of 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies. During my time there, I worked in sports broadcasting, always seizing opportunities to get camera time whenever possible.
In the fall of 2023, I began the Master’s program in Cinematography at DePaul University in Chicago. I quickly transitioned from the broadcast world to narrative filmmaking, and now I primarily work as a Director of Photography or 1st Assistant Camera.
Feel free to reach out if you want to know more! I love to meet new people in the industry and learn whenever I can.
RESUME
RESUME
WORK EXPERIENCE
WORK EXPERIENCE
DePaul University- Cinespace, — Senior Advanced Camera Technician
DePaul University- Cinespace, — Senior Advanced Camera Technician
2024 - PRESENT
Completes advanced camera and sound rentals as well as performs quality control on all gear. Helps patrons with any technical questions about gear as needed.
Northern Illinois University Integrated Media and Technology, — Freelance Media Production
Northern Illinois University Integrated Media and Technology, — Freelance Media Production
2020 - 2023
Camera operation for Football coaches film, as well as broadcast camera operation for multiple indoor sports. Also performed other broadcast roles outside of camera operation.
SKILLS
SKILLS
Camera Systems: ARRI, RED, SONY, CANON, BLACKMAGIC, PANASONIC
Wireless Focus Pulling: Tilta Nucleus, ARRI WCU, Preston Cinema Systems
Post: Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
DePaul University — Masters of Science
DePaul University — Masters of Science
2023- 2025
M.S. in Film and Television, Concentration in Cinematography
Northern Illinois University — Bachelors of Arts
Northern Illinois University — Bachelors of Arts
2018- 2022
B.A. in Communications, Emphasis in Media Studies
Certificate of Digital Media Production
Certificate of Film and Television Studies
NIU Department of Communications O’Connell Award: Creative Achievement Award
FILM
FILM
Director Of Photography:
“The Alchemy of Space,” 2025 Experimental Essay Short Film (Dir. Rob Adler)
“Nervous Ravenous Hunger,” 2025 Narrative Short Film (Dir. Jorge Cotte)
“Dance Visual Essay,” 2025 Narrative Short Film (Dir. Grantland Hawkins)
"Depaul Basketball Headshots," 2024 Promotional Content (Dir. Texas Smith)
“Slay,” 2024 Narrative Feature Film (Dir. Anna Kotecki)
“Such Sweet Use,” 2024 Narrative Short Film (Dir. Jorge Cotte)
“First Contact,” 2024 Narrative Short Film (Dir. Stephanie Malter)
“Kevin,” 2024 Narrative Short Film (Dir. Stephanie Malter)
“Push To Talk,” 2022 Documentary Short Film(Dir. Emily Fried)
“Roses,” 2022 Narrative Short Film (Dir. Samantha Prus)
As 1st Assistant Camera:
“Down for It,” 2025 Narrative Short Film (DP. Stephanie Malter)
“Scream ‘Til You Bleed,” 2024 Narrative Short Film (DP. Audrey Weber)
“Wild Party,” 2024 Narrative Short Film (DP. Oscar Hockin)
“Babygirl,” 2024 Narrative Short Film (DP. Maddie Easton)
“REELS,” 2024 Narrative Short Series (DP. Izze Dudas, Graham Reid)
Other Film Credits:
“Hunting Season,” 2025 Music Video: Key Grip, Producer
“Buffalo,” 2024 Narrative Short Film: Key Grip
“Dear Me,” 2024 Narrative Experimental Short: Director
“Kevin,” 2024 Narrative Short Film: Co-Producer
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