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Ever since childhood I have been interested in other people’s stories. Understanding people’s motivations and dreams has always helped give clarity to my own journey. When I found skateboarding and punk rock in the mid-90’s, it lit a fire inside of me. Music taught me that all you need is the passion to create something and the stubbornness to never let anyone stand in your way, to make your mark in this world. I adopted a DIY philosophy, moved to Brooklyn, played in bands, made short films and began creating and promoting my work on my own terms. Today as a professional working editor, producer, and director I continue to bring that same approach to the stories I help shape. Whether it be scripted, documentary or branded content I try to bring the same passion to the work. I love working on mission driven content that revolve around social issues, arts & culture, and feature flashes of adventure and travel.
MOST RECENT WORK
“Keeping a Dying Art Alive” Sword-swallowers, fire-breathers, and “natural borns” are just a few of the performers who make up the Coney Island Circus Sideshow. MetroFocus Films has your backstage pass to a community that is filled with a rich history and a legacy dating back nearly one hundred years. This “sideshow by the seashore” is definitely not for the squeamish or faint of heart. Check it out on Channel THIRTEEN and soon on ALL ARTS.
“Guts & Glory” follows the journey of two of the stars of Gotham Girls Roller Derby as they compete for the coveted 2018 Championship Golden Skates. Meet “Maddog,” of Manhattan Mayhem, as she struggles to recover from a possible career-ending injury; and “Fast and Luce,” the captain of the Bronx Gridlock, as she tries to lead her once last place team to their first championship win in 8 seasons.
“Candella: Hip Hop Esta Vivo En Cuba” is my first feature length documentary that provides a glimpse into the Cuban Hip Hop scene at a moment of uncertain change between the United States and Cuba. Hip Hop as a global movement can be a platform for Cuban artists. A better relationship between the U.S. and Cuban people would help empower the Cuban hip hop community, enabling them to have a voice during a time of diplomatic tensions. This normalization process is now being threatened with our current administration in place. Our film explores theses themes and more, through the lens of Hip Hop.
www.hiphopestavivoencuba.com
Check out the trailer above and stay tuned for more updates coming soon.
“Marsha’s House” MetroFocus Films takes you inside a homeless shelter for LGBTQ young adults, and follow the journey of a courageous and resilient young man as he navigates the shelter system.
“The Comeback: Play to Feel Alive” NY Emmy Award Winning short film. A story sure to inspire, at 73-years-old, a rock and roll publicist propels to fame through her new passion in ping pong.
“MetroFocus: Home in McSorleys” 2018 NY Emmy Nomination
The story of a father, a son and a cat, and what it's like growing up in one of NYC's oldest bars. It was so exciting receiving a NY Emmy Nomination in “Historical Segments” on this piece. Check it out above and be sure to visit McSorley's in person for a pint of dark, and of course some crackers and mustard!
“The Republican” With over 400k views on Facebook alone, the horror short that I directed and edited was featured on the front page of Funny or Die, Huffpost Comedy, Being Liberal, and also on Whohaha, a spotlight on funny women. It debuted in L.A. at the famous Chinese Theater, as part of the Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival in April 2018.
“Be Sexy” trailer for a short film that I directed and edited for Rosababy Comedy. This short film was accepted into over 10 regional film festivals and was also featured on the front page of Film Shortage, Funny or Die, and won the Audience Award at the Iron Mule Comedy Screening in March 2018.
Check out the full film here https://vimeo.com/205037448