PERSONAL OBJECTIVE
To be the best damn focus puller and camera assistant that I can be, using my natural resourcefulness and technical knowledge to elevate any production, with a preference for feature films.
WORK EXPERIENCE & TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Extensive working knowledge of all modern digital cinema camera systems (Arri, Red, Sony, Panavision, Canon, etc) and accessories. Over ten years of experience in feature films, commercials, music videos, and television.
EQUIPMENT OWNED
I own a complete Camera Assistant toolkit that I can pack into a format to fit any production scenario. Additionally, I own two focus monitors:
- SmallHD 702 7″ onboard monitor
- SmallHD 1303 13″ monitor
FIRST ASSISTANT CAMERA – NOTABLE WORK
| FEATURE FILMS (A Camera 1st AC unless otherwise noted) |
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| Mar 2023 |
Scared to Death | Mirror Films, LLC |
DP: Stephen Poster, ASC |
| Aug 2022 | Reno 911!: It’s A Wonderful Heist | Central Productions/Viacom |
DP: Frank Barrera |
| Nov 2021 | El Tonto [B Cam 1st AC, reshoots] | El Tonto Picture, LLC | DP: Nico Aguilar |
| Aug 2021 | Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon | Paramount+/Viacom | DP: Frank Barrera |
| Jul 2021 | Outpost | What’s That Noise, LLC | DP: Frank Barrera |
| Oct 2019 | Together Together |
Haven Entertainment | DP: Frank Barrera |
| Jun 2019 | El Plebeyo | Miracle Road, LLC | DP: Patrice Cochet |
| Dec 2018 | The Dougherty Gang | Cawcaw Films, LLC | DP: Justin Henning |
| Sep 2018 | Coast | Coast, LLC | DP: D.J. Harder |
| May 2018 | Famous and Fatal | Famous and Fatal, LLC | DP: Andy Strahorn |
| Mar 2018 | The Place of No Words [LA unit] | Wide Awake Cinema | DP: Patrice Cochet |
| Feb 2018 | Singh in the Rain | Singh in the Rain, LLC | DP: Garry Waller |
| Aug 2017 | Braking for Whales |
Whaling, LLC | DP: Justin Henning |
| Sep 2016 | Running Away | Run Run Media | DP: Patrice Cochet |
| Jun 2016 | Devil’s Whisper | Vega, Baby! Productions | DP: Patrice Cochet |
| May 2016 | Danger One | Decipher Entertainment | DP: Vance Burberry |
| Sep 2015 | A Father’s Secret | Nasser Entertainment | DP: Patrice Cochet |
| Jul 2015 | Scales: Mermaids Are Real | Decipher Entertainment | DP: Patrice Cochet |
| May 2015 | Odious |
CAPO Entertainment | DP: Patrice Cochet |
| Mar 2015 | Joshy | Starstream Entertainment | DP: Patrice Cochet |
| Jan 2015 | Last Call At Murray’s | Runaway Productions | DP: P.J. Gaynard |
| Aug 2014 | The Tiger Hunter | The Tiger Hunter, LLC | DP: Patrice Cochet |
| Aug 2013 | The Ever After | YuMeHome LLC | DP: Patrice Cochet |
| TELEVISION (A Camera 1st AC unless otherwise noted) |
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| Sep 2023 |
Hal & Harper Season 1 (frequent day player) | Bad Bangs, LLC |
DP: Doug Emmett |
| Apr 2023 | Presumed Innocent Season 1 (day player) |
Warner Bros. Television |
DP: Doug Emmett |
| Dec 2022 |
More Pilot | Warner Bros. Television |
DP: Doug Emmett |
| Jul 2022 | Shrinking Season 1 | Warner Bros. / Apple TV+ | DP: Jim Frohna |
| Mar 2021 | The Chair Season 1 | Netflix | DP: Jim Frohna |
| Oct 2020 | Reno 911! Season 8 | Quibi/Viacom | DP: Frank Barrera |
| Sep 2020 | Ride Wit Me Pilot | Abominable Pictures | DP: Frank Barrera |
| Feb 2020 | Reno 911! Season 7 | Quibi/Viacom | DP: Frank Barrera |
| Jan 2020 | Group Pilot | Gemini 3 Productions | DP: Frank Barrera |
| Dec 2019 |
The Baxters Season 3 (B Cam 1st) |
Haven Entertainment |
DP: Bobby Lam |
| Apr 2018 | Axis of Addicts [LA unit] | World of Wonder/History Channel | DP: Ricardo Gale |
| Apr 2017 | Aussie Girl Season 1 | Astronauts Wanted | DP: Justin Henning |
| Mar 2017 | Gotham additional photography | Warner Bros. | DP: Emmanuel Vouniozos |
| Mar 2017 | Will & Grace Revival Promos/Portraits |
Moving Parts | DP: Emmanuel Vouniozos |
| Dec 2016 | The Voice Wé McDonald “Wishes” | Happy Street Productions | DP: Emmanuel Vouniozos |
| Dec 2016 | The Voice Josh Gallagher “Pick Any Small Town” | Happy Street Productions | DP: Emmanuel Vouniozos |
| Jun 2016 | The Voice Laith Al-Saadi “Morning Light” | Happy Street Productions | DP: Vance Burberry |
| COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL | |||
| Oct 2023 | Post University |
Community Films |
DP: Jim Frohna |
| Oct 2023 |
Austedo “Austedo As You Go” |
Unsigned, LLC |
DP: Joaquin Baca-Asay |
| Oct 2023 | Ocrevus |
Community Films |
DP: Jim Frohna |
| Oct 2022 |
Coinmaster [B-Cam 1st AC] |
The Cortez Brothers |
DP: Pedro Luque |
| Apr 2021 | LVCVA “Let Out the Vegas In You” |
Anonymous Content |
DP: Justin Henning |
| Dec 2020 | LaCoste LA |
GlamPR |
DP: Noah Deats |
| Sep 2020 |
Rocksteady Stadium Speakers |
Mirror Films |
DP: Noah Deats |
| Dec 2019 |
Capitol Records “The Chambers” |
Mirror Films |
DP: D.J. Harder |
| Apr 2019 | The Voice/Toyota social | Spare Parts | DP: Simon Thirlaway |
| Jan 2019 | Sport Chek | Unreasonable Studios | DP: Kyle Topping |
| Oct 2018 | State Farm/Lauren Alaina | LiveNation | DP: Marc Shap |
| Sep 2018 | White Castle/Impossible/Wu-Tang Clan | Scott Free | DP: Robert Yeoman, ASC |
| Sep 2018 | Starbucks Peppermint Mocha | The Directors Bureau | DP: Robert Yeoman, ASC |
| Aug 2018 | NYX Face Awards 2018 Contestant Profiles | Golden Heart Films | DP: Garry Waller |
| Aug 2018 | Jeep Adventure Days | Supply & Demand | DP: Justin Henning |
| Jun 2018 | Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox | Black Powder Works | DP: Jeremy Glaholt |
| Apr 2018 | KTLA Spring 2018 Promos | Southern Sky Films | DP: Kenny Mosher |
| Dec 2017 | Turner “I Am the Night” BTS | Moniker Films | DP: D.J. Harder / Vance Burberry |
| Sep 2017 | Infiniti | Society | DP: Justin Henning |
| Aug 2017 | Aruba Tourism 2018 | Society | DP: Justin Henning |
| Apr 2017 | Dodge Ram | Supply & Demand | DP: Justin Henning |
| Apr 2017 | HGTV/Roku | Jonas & Co | DP: Vance Burberry |
| Jan 2017 | Payless/TV Land | Jonas & Co | DP: Vance Burberry |
| Jan 2017 | Biore/Bella Thorne | Optimus | DP: Vance Burberry |
| Sep 2016 | Microsoft “Cortana” & “Hello” | Decipher Entertainment | DP: Philipp Friesenbichler |
| Aug 2016 | NYX Face Awards 2016 Contestant Profiles | Golden Heart Films | DP: Emmanuel Vouniozos |
| Jun 2016 | Energy Upgrade California | RIP Media | DP: Will Dearborn |
| Sep 2015 | Campbell Hall School PSA | Production for the People | DP: Dick Buckley |
| Sep 2015 | Fox Sports 1 “Ultra Runner” | Belinski Media | DP: Jon Belinski |
| Aug 2015 | Nike SB Los Angeles | KBS Productions | DP: Kurt Wallrath |
| May 2015 | Microsoft/NFL “Beneath the Surface” | CMD | DP: Kevin Fletcher |
| Jan 2015 | MasterCard/User “Priceless” | VoltMediaFix | DP: Vance Burberry |
| MUSIC VIDEO | |||
| Jul 2023 |
Bruno Major “18” |
Sura Productions |
DP: Noah Deats |
| Feb 2023 |
Eloise “Giant Feelings” |
Mirror Films |
DP: Noah Deats |
| Oct 2021 | Amy Allen “RIP” | Mirror Films | DP: Noah Deats |
| Sep 2021 | SZA “The Anonymous Ones” | Boy in the Castle | DP: Niko Wiesnet |
| May 2021 | The Wallflowers talk show performances | Mirror Films | DP: Paul Boyd |
| Apr 2021 |
LA Phil Sound Series/Common, Father John Misty, Carlos Vives |
Milkt |
DP: Vance Burberry |
| Sep 2018 | Beyonce & Jay-Z at the Rose Bowl | Southpaw | DP: Vance Burberry |
| Feb 2018 | Julia Stone “Nothing Else“ | Mirror Films | DP: Garry Waller |
| Jun 2017 | Hey Violet “Hoodie” | Happy Street Production | DP: Vance Burberry |
| May 2017 | Van William “Revolution“ | Moniker Films | DP: Vance Burberry |
| Apr 2017 | Fetty Wap “Aye“/”Flip Phone“ | Purple Squirrel Agency | DP: Vance Burberry |
| Sep 2016 | Niall Horan “This Town (Live, 1 Mic 1 Take)“ | Capitol Records | DP: Vance Burberry |
| Dec 2014 | Jay Stolar “iii“ | Destro Films, LLC | DP: Patrice Cochet |
REFERENCES
- Jim Frohna, Director of Photography, IATSE 600
- Frank Barrera, Director of Photography, IATSE 600
- Justin Henning, Director of Photography, IATSE 600
- D.J. Harder, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, IATSE 600
- Patrice Cochet, Director of Photography
- Vance Burberry, Director of Photography, IATSE 600
- Emmanuel Vouniozos, Director of Photography, IATSE 600
EDUCATION
Bowling Green State University (2004–2008) – Bachelor of Arts, Major: Film Production, Minor: Telecommunications