Education
Emerson College, Class of 2018 - B.A Visual Media Arts
Selected Works
This is Not a Showcase - TBD - Documentary, Director, Editor, Camera Operator
Magic & Stuff - TBD - Live Action/Animated Dungeons and Dragons Show, Director and Writer
Project EVO - 2024 - Documentary Short, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Sinigang - 2022 - Narrative Short, Director, Screenwriter, Visual Effects
Hiro’s Pizza - 2021 - Narrative Short, Director and Screenwriter
Sanctuary - 2020 - Spec Commercial, Director and Co-Screenwriter
Boxes - 2018 - Narrative Short, Director, Screenwriter, Producer
The Wedding Crasher - 2014 - Student Short, Director, Screenwriter, Editor, Actor
Magic & Stuff - TBD - Live Action/Animated Dungeons and Dragons Show, Director and Writer
Project EVO - 2024 - Documentary Short, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Sinigang - 2022 - Narrative Short, Director, Screenwriter, Visual Effects
Hiro’s Pizza - 2021 - Narrative Short, Director and Screenwriter
Sanctuary - 2020 - Spec Commercial, Director and Co-Screenwriter
Boxes - 2018 - Narrative Short, Director, Screenwriter, Producer
The Wedding Crasher - 2014 - Student Short, Director, Screenwriter, Editor, Actor
Exhibitions
2023
Sinigang @ Cerritos Public Library Fil-Am Filmmaker Night
Sinigang @ Cerritos Public Library Fil-Am Filmmaker Night
2022
Sinigang @ San Diego Filipino Film Festival 2022
Sinigang @ Twilight Showcase 2022
Sinigang @ DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival 2022
Sinigang @ Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival 2022
Sinigang @ Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival 2022
Sinigang @ DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon 2022
Sinigang @ Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2022
Hiro’s Pizza @ New Filmmakers LA May Series
Sinigang @ San Diego Filipino Film Festival 2022
Sinigang @ Twilight Showcase 2022
Sinigang @ DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival 2022
Sinigang @ Sacramento Asian Pacific Film Festival 2022
Sinigang @ Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival 2022
Sinigang @ DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon 2022
Sinigang @ Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2022
Hiro’s Pizza @ New Filmmakers LA May Series
2013
The Wedding Crasher @ Boulder International Film Festival Youth Film Festival 2013
The Wedding Crasher @ Boulder International Film Festival Youth Film Festival 2013
2012
Heroics 101 @ Boulder International Film Festival Youth Film Festival 2012
Heroics 101 @ Boulder International Film Festival Youth Film Festival 2012
Professional Experience
BuzzFeed Inc. | August 2018 - Present
Supervisor, Stage Operations 2023 - Present
AANHPI Employee Resource Group Lead 2021 - Present
Coordinator, Stage Operations 2021 - 2023
Equipment Prep Technician 2018 - 2021
Coordinates, negotiates and manages physical production pipeline for all of BuzzFeed’s Editorial, Branded and Commercial video content. Manages requests for in house studio resources (Equipment, Art, Tech, Studio Space, etc) Outside of job duties, directed several shows and videos for various brands like Multiplayer, A*Pop and Animation Lab. Currently serving as AANHPI Employee Resource Group Lead, planning events, organizing community work, charity work and panels on social and industry. Directed Magic & Stuff, a live-action/animated Dungeons and Dragons actual play web series for the Animation Lab.
Supervisor, Stage Operations 2023 - Present
AANHPI Employee Resource Group Lead 2021 - Present
Coordinator, Stage Operations 2021 - 2023
Equipment Prep Technician 2018 - 2021
Coordinates, negotiates and manages physical production pipeline for all of BuzzFeed’s Editorial, Branded and Commercial video content. Manages requests for in house studio resources (Equipment, Art, Tech, Studio Space, etc) Outside of job duties, directed several shows and videos for various brands like Multiplayer, A*Pop and Animation Lab. Currently serving as AANHPI Employee Resource Group Lead, planning events, organizing community work, charity work and panels on social and industry. Directed Magic & Stuff, a live-action/animated Dungeons and Dragons actual play web series for the Animation Lab.
Little Tokyo Service Center - Freelance Audio Visual Technician | January 2023 - Present
Freelance Director and Audio/Visual Vendor for events with a livestream component. Freelance Video Editor for multi-media arts exhibitions.
Freelance Director and Audio/Visual Vendor for events with a livestream component. Freelance Video Editor for multi-media arts exhibitions.
CSLA Camera Rentals - Freelance Camera Prep Technician | June 2018 - August 2018
Prepared, serviced and quality controlled camera equipment for commercials, short and long form film/television.
Prepared, serviced and quality controlled camera equipment for commercials, short and long form film/television.
Emerson College Equipment Center | Supervisor - January 2015 - December 2017
Prepared, serviced and quality controlled camera equipment for student productions.
Prepared, serviced and quality controlled camera equipment for student productions.
ClawMountain Studios - Studio Director | May 2009 - May 2019
Created a creator driven brand consisting of 10+ student creators who created content that garnered over 100,000+ views. Sourced financing and production resources for creator driven projects. Developed and created web shows, video essays, podcasts, short films, vlogs, livestreams and experimental media. Mentored other students who were interested in creating in the digital space.
Created a creator driven brand consisting of 10+ student creators who created content that garnered over 100,000+ views. Sourced financing and production resources for creator driven projects. Developed and created web shows, video essays, podcasts, short films, vlogs, livestreams and experimental media. Mentored other students who were interested in creating in the digital space.
International Martial Arts Association - Instructor and Janitor | July 2012 - December 2012
Taught children ages 5-18 and adults ages 18-60+ Shotokan Karate. Opened, closed, cleaned bathrooms and assisted with management of the building.
Taught children ages 5-18 and adults ages 18-60+ Shotokan Karate. Opened, closed, cleaned bathrooms and assisted with management of the building.
Volunteer Experience
Tuesday Night Cafe - Staff, 2020 - Present
Visual Communications - Volunteer, 2020
Boulder International Film Festival - Curator and Videographer, 2012 - 2014
International Martial Arts Association - Instructor, 2008 - 2015
Visual Communications - Volunteer, 2020
Boulder International Film Festival - Curator and Videographer, 2012 - 2014
International Martial Arts Association - Instructor, 2008 - 2015
Internships
Dark Horse Entertainment - Film Development Intern - 2018
Starz Entertainment - Video Production Intern - 2015
Webroot Inc. - Marketing and Video Intern - 2013 - 2014
Starz Entertainment - Video Production Intern - 2015
Webroot Inc. - Marketing and Video Intern - 2013 - 2014
Applicable Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Audition)
Final Draft, Google Suite, Hedge, Open Broadcaster Software
Directing, Screenwriting, Editing, Cinematography
Final Draft, Google Suite, Hedge, Open Broadcaster Software
Directing, Screenwriting, Editing, Cinematography
Misc
Emerging Leaders Program @ BuzzFeed, 2022
Eagle Scout, 2013
1st Degree Black Belt Shotokan Karate, 2012
Eagle Scout, 2013
1st Degree Black Belt Shotokan Karate, 2012