Lead Video Producer, Hatched; Brooklyn, NY — 2017 - Present

Lead producer on a small team of video creators for a YouTube comedy channel with a cinematic edge. I’ve been involved in over two hundred videos ranging from one-off sketches, improvised webisodes, narrative web series, and social media exclusives.

• Conceive and develop pitches

• Write, produce, direct, and edit both in-house and outsourced projects

• Manage a team of in-house producers to deliver best-practice media

• Shoot projects using BMPCC 6k Pro and Canon Cinema Cameras

• Select pitches from outside talent and collaborate one-on-one to develop ideas

• Assist in the hiring process of new creatives

Co-Producer/Director/Editor, Nazranaa Diaries; Iselin, NJ — 2015 - 2017

Co-developed and produced the pilot and first two episodes of an Indian take on "Say Yes To The Dress”. These episodes alone have garnered over 3.5 million views, eventually leading to a TV deal with an Indian-centric North American cable channel.

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• Develop the style, structure, and tone of the show

• Create dramatic intrigue and narrative structure via written questions

• Wrangle crew, equipment, and transportation for each shoot

• Direct, co-shoot, and edit each episode

Independent/Freelance Filmmaker; NYC Area — 2010 - Present

Writer, director, editor, camera operator, and composer; sometimes all of these things on a single project. Projects include music videos, branded content, and independent films that have screened and won awards at festivals across the country.

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• Interface directly with a range of clients and collaborators in various capacities

• Conceive, develop, write, shoot, direct, and edit

• Create budgets and oversee departments

• Wrangle crew, cast talent, and find financiers

• Procure locations, permits, rentals, and other logistical needs

• Develop and execute best practice social media campaigns

• Plan release strategies for distribution avenues like festivals and VOD