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I am a passionate and driven filmmaker from Hawai’i with hands-on experience across multiple areas of production, including directing, production design, editing, and assistant directing. I recently directed a series of PSAs focused on suicide prevention and sexual harassment, an experience that strengthened my ability to lead with both sensitivity and clarity while managing a team toward a unified creative vision.
Working across both large-scale productions with major networks and smaller independent projects has given me a well-rounded understanding of different production environments and workflows.
I am always eager to learn more, and my attention to detail, timeliness, and collaborative skills has allowed me to succeed on a variety of projects!
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Work Experience
Director at Lumos – She Persisted: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace PSAs
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Directed PSAs as part of the She Persisted campaign addressing sexual harassment in the workplace.
Director at Mo'o! (Independent Short)
September 1, 2018 - PresentDirected Mo'o!, an independent short.
Locations Coordinator/Assistant Director at Sony
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021Locations coordinator/AD on I Know What You Did Last Summer (Sony).
Locations Coordinator/Assistant Director at Netflix
August 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019Locations coordinator/AD on Finding Ohana (Netflix).
Locations Coordinator/Assistant Director at Legendary Features
November 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Locations coordinator/AD on Godzilla vs. Kong (Legendary Features).
Locations Coordinator/Assistant Director at Netflix
February 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018Locations coordinator/AD on Triple Frontier (Netflix).
1st/2nd Assistant Director at Various Independent Short Films
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 20201st/2nd AD on multiple shorts: River of Small Gods (2020), Mr. Silverman (2018), Isle (2017), The Waiting Game (2016).
Assistant Director at Go For Broke
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Assistant/1st AD on the feature Go For Broke (2018).
Producer at The Pit Where We Were Born
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Producer for The Pit Where We Were Born, an independent short (2018).
Producer at Woke & Face to Face - Dating Violence PSAs
December 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Producer for Woke & Face to Face dating violence PSAs (Lumos).
Editor at Slate & Marker Production Company
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Edited trailers for Slate & Marker Production Company.
Editor at Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center
March 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019Documentary editor for Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center.
Camera Assistant at I Was A Simple Man
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Camera assistant on the feature I Was A Simple Man.
Warehouse Intern at Hawaii Media Inc.
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Warehouse internship; learned to manage and operate a film equipment warehouse.
Auditorium Attendant at Orvis at UH Manoa
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017Managed box office, lobby, on-stage, & backstage during performances; stage management duties.
Student Mentor at Niu Valley Middle School
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Tutored middle school students four hours a week on various coursework.
Class Assistant at Kamilo Iki School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011Helped organize and conduct City & County Fall/Spring programs; arts & crafts, ceramics, etc.
Junior Leader at Summer Fun
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012Planned and ran activities for children; managed schedule and provided care.
Director/Writer at Paths Finders (Lumos PSA)
January 1, 2025 - PresentLed the creative vision of the project; PSA on suicide prevention and awareness.
Director/Writer at She Persisted (Lumos PSA)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Directed/wrote PSA on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.
Director/Writer at Mo'o! (Independent Short)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Directed and wrote the independent short film.
Producer at Go For Broke
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Oversee the entire production from concept to completion; managed budget, crew, locations.
Production Designer at Mauka to Maka'i (Short Film)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Directed and oversaw the visual style of the production; supported the Art dept. by sourcing, organizing, and preparing set decorations and materials. Managed schedule and coordinated with other departments.
Set Dresser / Props Master at Hawaii Pacific Health (Commercial)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Props Master / Set Dresser for Hawaii Pacific Health commercial.
Set Dresser at Hae Hawai'i (Short Film)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Set dressing for Hae Hawai'i short film.
Production Designer at Beer Cruises (Commercial)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Production design for a commercial.
Props Master / Set Dresser at Hawaii Pacific Health (Commercial)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Props Master / Set Dressing for the commercial.
Prod. Assistant at NCIS: Hawai'i (CBS)
June 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024Production Assistant on set; supported production.
Assistant Props Master at MTV's Following: Breman Rock
April 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022Assistant Props Master on MTV series.
Set Dresser / Addtl. Art at The Moon and the Night (Short Film)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Art department - additional art and set dressing.
Production Designer at Mauka to Maka'i (Short Film)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Production design; oversaw art department and visuals.
Set Dresser / Art Dept Assistant at Hae Hawaii (Short Film) / Hawaii Pacific Health (Commercial)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Set dressing and art department support.
Producer at The Pit Where We Were Born (Short Film)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Oversee production from concept to completion; budgeting and coordination.
Director/Producer at Woke & Face to Face - Dating Violence PSA (Lumos)
December 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Directed/produced dating violence PSA for Lumos.
Director/Writer at I Know What You Did Last Summer (Sony)
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021Directed/wrote for Sony project; short-term collaboration.
Director/Producer at Finding Ohana (Netflix)
August 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019Directed/produced on Netflix feature; collaboration with streaming team.
Production Designer at Godzilla vs. Kong (Legendary Features)
November 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Production design work on major feature; on-set collaboration with large teams.
Production Designer at Triple Frontier (Netflix)
February 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018Production design for a Netflix feature.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at University of Hawaii at Manoa, Academy for Creative Media
August 1, 2013 - May 1, 2017Certificate in the Fundamentals of Graphic Design at CalArts
January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022Bachelor of Arts at University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu
August 1, 2013 - May 1, 2017Qualifications
LA Skins Film Festival - Achievement in Short Film Award
January 1, 2020 - April 12, 2026Ohina Fellowship Lab winner
January 1, 2019 - April 12, 2026Chancellor's Scholarship
January 1, 2013 - April 12, 2026Second Century Scholarship
January 1, 2015 - April 12, 2026Associated Students of the University of Hawaii Scholarship
January 1, 2016 - April 12, 2026SMART Exchange Program Award Winner
January 1, 2016 - April 12, 2026Dean's List (All semesters)
January 1, 2013 - April 12, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
Just one of 12 PSA videos showcasing the difference between someone who is suicide ‘alert’ versus not.
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