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HELLO.

I'm a director with over 15 years of experience on 5 continents.

I love the adventure of filmmaking. I love the people, places, stories, collaboration, inspiration, technology, and the magic of it. 

 

Born and raised in Rochester, NY. Studied cinema and philosophy at the University of Toronto. 

 

Select awards and press below. 

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AWARDS
&
PRESS

AWARDS

2023 - Beyond The Short - Jimmy Coco

2022 - Miami Short Film Festival - Semi-Finalist - Jimmy Coco

2021 Garoa Awards Sao Paulo - Winner - The Scroll of The Prophet Isaiah - Best Documentary & Best Cinematography

2021 Only The Best Film Awards - Winner - The Scroll of The Prophet Isaiah

2019 Vimeo Staff Pick - The Scroll of The Prophet Isaiah

2017 ADCC Awards - Innovation of Tech - Leon’s Smart Furniture


2017 Rochester Intl Film Festival - Shoestring Award - On Days Like These We Must Surf 


2016 Vimeo Staff Pick - On Days Like These We Must Surf


2016 RideOn Film Festival - Golden Ride On Award - On Days Like These We Must Surf


2016 Atomic Awards - Bronze Cause & Action - Ronald McDonald House #RMHCthankyou


2015 Strategy Awards - Bronze CSR - SickKids Superhero Trailer


2015 Atomic Awards - Bronze AToMiC Collaboration - Ronald McDonald House Father’s Day


2015 Marketing Awards - Gold - Public Service Branded Content - RMH Father's Day


2014 One Show Awards - Merit Award - SickKids Superhero Trailer


2010 YouTube / Sundance Film Festival Project:Direct - Finalist - Monday Morning

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