FILMMAKER/DIRECTOR
PRODUCER/MUSICIAN
Media executive and storyteller based in Chicago experienced in building studios, leading teams and creating compelling content for news, events, marketing and advertising across all media platforms. In-demand as spokesperson, emcee and award-winning video producer. Passionate learner and explorer of new experiences.
Traveling with an entire studio. Lugging lights, cameras, stands and more from one shoot to another, airport to airport.
PRAGUE
SNOWFALL
DOCUMENTARY:
STARFISH
SHORT FILMS
examples of recent productions
documentary: The odyssey project
I’ve worked with City Care over the past few years, helping them create change in Oklahoma City. Here are three documentaries that debuted at their annual event, The Odyssey Project.
Spent a day on the streets in 2017 among Oklahoma City's homeless, documenting local artist Jabee Williams as he navigated the system without ID or money. Then in 2018, I captured Krystal Malone’s story of homelessness and redemption as she spoke with city councilwoman Meg Salyer.
And in 2019, the resilient Misty and Jayla shared their story.
Title Shot: Alex Saucedo's quest for the WBO belt
A behind-the-scenes look at the week leading up to the Alex Saucedo-Maurice Hooker title fight for the WBO junior welterweight world championship. It won a Telly Award for single documentary.
$20 AT OKC TACO TRUCKS
Short film produced one night in OKC chasing the concept of how far will $20 go at OKC’s taco trucks? Answer: quite far. And you’ll enjoy the journey!
BUILDING STUDIOS
While working as video host and Director of Video for The Oklahoman, I designed multiple video and audio studios. Our most recent studio was street-side at the corner of Robinson and Sheridan in downtown Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoman's studios in downtown Oklahoma City feature multiple sets for interviews and production work. The studio faces into the newsroom and to the street.
Design
The design used inspiration from sets used by the BBC and France 24, along with some ideas borrowed from national networks to incorporate the street views.
studio interviews
The proximity to downtown provides access to the community, from politicians to civic leaders, along with celebrities and guests who came through Oklahoma City.
big screen
We built a 40x22' video screen on the outside of The Oklahoman for marketing, headlines and live studio feeds. Studio interviews and other video productions were shown around the clock..