WORK EXPERIENCE
Hello Sunshine, Film/TV Assistant | September 2022 - Current
Assisted in the creative development of various Film & TV projects through script/book coverage, production one line breakdowns, administrative aid (scheduling and calendar management) and more. Supported two producers/executives on the team (VP and Senior DoD), and projects such as THE MORNING SHOW S3-4.
Columbia Pictures President's Office, Second Assistant/Trainee | March 2022 - July 2022
Acted as the 2nd assistant to the president of Sony MPG, Sanford Panitch, and covered for the 1st assistant when necessary (covering for 1 month+). Helped facilitate communication between the President's office and other internal/external parties, and managed heavy calendar/meeting and complex travel plans with frequent changes.
Director’s Assistant | June 2021 – February 2022
Assisted in creative development of an upcoming TV series and completion of documentary & completed administrative duties (including calendar and task management) for Writer/Director Jordan Melamed. Worked as mentee/assistant under Maya Bastian for upcoming digital series, and Jason Avalos for upcoming web series.
Jesse Collins Entertainment Script Reader | April 2020 - Current
Freelance, work-for-hire script coverage on incoming material.
Hollywood Insider Writer/Contributor | Jan - July 2021
Tasked with pitching ideas and writing 2 articles per week (reviews & features) for The Hollywood Insider website. Articles are sometimes used as script for Hollywood Insider videos and episodes. Work can be found here.
Housefire Management Intern | Jan - April 2021
Writing script coverage and notes on both incoming material and current clients’ drafts, sitting in meetings, compiling industry spreadsheets, etc.
Legendary Entertainment TV Development Intern | June - August 2019
Writing script coverage, covering phones for executive and TV president assistants, sitting in meetings, compiling talent lists, aiding with pitch decks, tracking projects & development slate.
Groundswell Productions Development Intern | Sept - Dec 2018
Writing script coverage, helping with typical day-to-day operations of a production company.
Seattle International Film Festival Futurewave Youth Juror | May 2015
Watching films in the “FutureWave” youth category to determining which film deserves the “Futurewave” award.
Various Crew Positions on Short Films
Has worked as: Producer, Sound Designer, Cinematographer, Editor, 1st AC, Set Dresser, and PA.
Freelance (Various) | 2018 - Current
Freelance work in various disciples such as video editing, creative writing, and aiding with film/tv development.
SKILLS
Script Coverage (both in features and TV - heavily in TV)
Well versed in AVID, Premiere Pro
Familiar with Photoshop, ProTools, MovieMagic Scheduling
Casting films through Breakdown Express & Backstage
Development process (talent lists, pitch decks, bibles, treatments, etc.)
Producing for short films (both creative & line)
Overseeing & directing virtual, remote productions
Well versed in Google products (Drive, Sheets, Excel) to support remote work
HONORS/AWARDS
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Scholar at the University of Southern California
Jon M. Chu APAA Cinematic Arts Scholar at the University of Southern California
Cinematographer & Editor for A Mother’s Soliloquy (Short Film) - a semifinalist for the 2020 Student Academy Awards
EDUCATION
University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts 2021
BFA in Film & Television Production
Minor in Entertainment Industry