What are your upcoming and active projects?
Currently wrapping up another short film with co-director Silas Borelly.

What type of stories interest you and why?
Sci-Fi, Children’s, & Adventure/Fantasy. I spend a lot of time wishing I had the imagination of my 10yr old self. These stories help with that.

What is your genre of choice?
Adventure/Fantasy

How are you creating a path for yourself in this industry?
I’m a partner at a production company (Cedar Creative) that specializes in narrative storytelling. We’re building a business to fund our larger narrative ambitions while learning the craft of storytelling along the way.

What inspires you as a storyteller?
Listening/Watching other great storytellers. There’s nothing quite like a perfectly wound, wrapped, and packaged story to make me want to create a story of my own.

How do you prep for a film, from writing to being on set?

Every project is different, but it all starts from “if I can capture this feeling on screen, I want to make this.” Once the idea has been hashed out on paper, it’s down to planning, building a team, & executing the vision.

What is the first thing you do when you get a script?
Read it with an open mind & less academic/critical perspective. Enjoy the idea & attempt to get into the writer’s mind first, then criticize.

What are a few lessons you’ve learned from your recent project(s)?
The people on the bus are most important. Find those that inspire you to make better things & don’t ever let them go.

What practical tips do you have for indie filmmakers (budgeting, marketing, directing)?

If you like an idea, do whatever it takes to make it. Treat every project like it’s your best – often the most unassuming films are the ones that come up years later to offer opportunity.