In early 2025, I had the opportunity to work as 1st AD on Rockathon 2005. Written and directed by the brilliant Soph Lucina as her senior thesis project, this was one of the most informative experiences and the best set I have worked on. I gained so much confidence in myself while working on this and surprised myself by finding out I actually love Microsoft Excel and juggling everybody’s conflicting schedules.

This short film was created for Professor Tula Goenka’s directing class in 2024. The assignment was to build a complex character in two minutes with no dialogue. I had a lot of fun shooting this, in part because of my wonderful actress and friend, Serafina Bingham. Creating the world through sound design was one of my favorite parts of this project.

In winter of 2024, I had the privilege to write, produce, and direct this short with my talented friend, Alysah Pantorilla. Getting to usher this project through every phase of production with Alysah was such a great experience. Special thanks goes out to Professor Tula Goenka!

The first of many collaborations between two student organizations at Syracuse University, Reel Talk Agency and Fetch Collective Magazine. This project challenged me and pushed me to grow in all the best ways as I balanced my role as producer and videographer at Reel Talk and stylist at Fetch Collective. I was lucky enough to produce this project alongside Joy Mao and the creator of the clothing brand, Awkward Fish, Holly Anderson.

Reel Talk’s second collaboration with Fetch Collective, this project was a much smaller and intimate production than the shoot with Awkward Fish. I was able to be really hands-on with directing the model, Antara Stroymayer, which was very special since it was her first time doing something like this.

Working with Wayward Paws, a small non-profit based in the Central New York area, was a very precious experience. As assistant producer, I got to work closely with and facilitate the interview with the rescue organization’s founder, Alison Boissonas.