I am a digital storyteller based in Boston, MA, USA. I am primarily a filmmaker but also have strong skills and training in writing and photography, as well as experience with graphic design, web design, and coding for digital art projects. My films have screened in festivals internationally and my photos have appeared in art shows and publications including the Boston Globe.
Since 2020 I have been using media to promote transparency, citizen engagement, and community-building in Waltham, MA where I live. In partnership with other activists I created Channel 781 News, a citizen news service for Waltham. Since launching in early 2021 we have posted over 100 videos including biweekly headlines shows and "debrief" shows where we discuss local issues in depth.
I completed my Master's of Professional Studies in Digital Media, video concentration, at Northeastern University in 2016. I received my BA in film and video production, with honors, from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts (frequently ranked as the top film school in the US).
I have experience in all aspects of video production including screenwriting, storyboarding, hiring talent and crew, shooting, lighting, recording audio, video and audio editing, visual effects, and formatting video files for online use. If you are seeking a creative filmmaker to tell you organization's story feel free to contact me.
I enjoy collaboration and creative community-building, and I am interested in helping the Boston area become an even better place for arts and culture. I was an early organizer of the Firefly festival and I have done volunteer work for Transcultural Exchange, Cambridge Community Television, and the B-Side artists' neighborhood in Jamaica Plain. I have also been a guest speaker on Boston cultural history for classes at Harvard and Suffolk U., at the Norwood Space Center, and on Somerville Community Access TV.
I also enjoy teaching, and have taught video editing to middle school and high school students at summer programs for Plugged In Band Program and LARP Adventure Program. I have also been a guest speaker on screenwriting for an MIT class and a meeting of the MIT Film Club.
