A first-generation filmmaker, photographer, and musician, I'm driven by a mission to create compelling musical films that reflect the richness of my mixed upbringing.
With over a decade of experience crafting impactful narratives, I'm a filmmaker and screenwriter with expertise in visual storytelling, digital production, and audience engagement. I specialize in developing and producing content for a diverse range of platforms — from short films and commercials to social media and civic engagement initiatives — and thrive on creating impactful stories that resonate with audiences, drive brand engagement, and spark meaningful conversations.
This passion has fueled a diverse career, where I've managed budget & operations for 300+ productions, led digital strategy for a historic L.A. election, produced short films with 10M+ organic views, headed an award-winning YouTube channel, and even run L.A.'s digital broadcasts during the COVID lockdowns.
My dedication to my craft led me to win an industry-first fellowship for my original movie-musical, and my screenplays have earned recognition in prestigious competitions like the Academy's Nicholl Fellowship, the Austin Film Festival, and through fellowships with The Black List, The Disruptors, Minorities in Film, and Theatre Now New York. This journey has also included exciting collaborations with brands such as Aputure, Walt Disney Imagineering, Cirque du Soleil, The Hype House, The Mighty, and others.
As a freelance creative professional in Los Angeles, I'm driven to help brands, nonprofits, and fellow creatives harness the power of visual storytelling to achieve their goals. I have a keen eye for cinematic visuals and a talent for maximizing production value to achieve stunning results, even on a budget. I'm always open to exploring new collaborations.
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