FILM WORK
Writer / Director – “The Naughty List” | Feature Film
Nimble Giant Studios – Atlanta, GA
My acclaimed feature-length comedy, currently in development for Christmas 2025.
Colorist – “Blood Mountain Massacre” | Feature Film
Laughing Skull Studios – Atlanta, GA
Served as digital colorist and VFX artist. Releases on Tubi October 6th, 2024
Producer / Director – “SCAD Excelsior” | Documentary Series
Nimble Giant Media – Atlanta, GA
Produced an ongoing weekly docu-series highlighting the impactful work of exceptional SCAD student and alumni artists.
Writer / Producer – “Dragon Flowers” | Feature Film
Nimble Giant Studios – Atlanta, GA
Co-wrote and developed this sci-fi feature screenplay, a finalist in the Screencraft Sci-Fi & Fantasy Screenplay Competition.
Special Effects Supervisor’s Assistant – “Shrunk” | Feature Film
The Walt Disney Company – Burbank, CA
Assisted the SFX Supervisor on Disney’s the now shelved reboot of ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.’ (thanks, Covid!)
Associate Producer – “Mine 9” | Feature Film
Emphatic Films – Atlanta, GA
Provided production support to this feature-length drama about a family of West Virginia miners trapped by a deadly cave-in with oxygen running out. It is currently available to stream on Paramount+.
Producer / Director of Photography – “American Dirtbags” | Feature Film
Laughing Skull Studios – Atlanta, GA
Produced and filmed this wild romp through America’s underbelly, featuring an all-star lineup of acclaimed comics including Donnell Rawlings, Jen Kirkman, and Emo Phillips.
Director – “Intruder” | Short Film
Sparklight Films – Atlanta, GA
Directed this creepy Halloween ghost story about monsters under the bed.
Director of Photography – “Hunters” | Short Film
Schinzel Films – Atlanta, GA
Filmed this wilderness thriller about two friends on an uncomfortable hiking trip make a grizzly discovery that could cost them their lives.
Director – “Chippewa Treasure” | Short Film
Sparklight Films – Atlanta, GA
Directed this family adventure set during summer camp, 1972 where a twelve-year-old boy struggling to cope with losing his big brother becomes obsessed with a legendary lost settler’s treasure.
Director – “Low Country” | Short Film
Warped Wing Productions – Playa Del Ray, CA
Directed this drama about a wounded Union soldier who stumbles into the camp of a small group of Georgia bushwhackers and befriends a country doctor eager to see the war end.
Director – “Siren” | Short Film
The London Film School – London, UK
Directed this family adventure set on an interplanetary excursion where a family’s safari trip turns deadly when they encounters an unexpectedly clever indigenous species.
Director – “Product Recall” | Short Film
The London Film School – London, UK
Directed this short film about a clone uncovering his ghoulish origin, that was featured in the British National Gallery’s “Inspired” exhibition.
Director – “Nurture” | Short Film
The London Film School – London, UK
Directed this family drama about a young boy struggling to cope with the aftermath of his abusive father.
Director – “Rick and Rocky” | Short Animated Film
Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah, GA
Directed and produced this stop-motion animated children’s film about friendship that screened at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight and Toronto International Children’s Festival.
TV & STREAMING WORK
Producer / Director – “Welcome to Bob’s Place” | Comedy Special
Laughing Skull Studios – Atlanta, GA
Produced and directed an hour-long stand-up special featuring comedian Bob Place, releasing in 2025.
Writer / Producer – “Zombie Raygun” | Comedy Series
Nimble Giant Studios – Atlanta, GA
Co-wrote and developed this comedy series about two friends traveling the quirky comic convention circuit.
Director of Photography – “Sol De Inverno” | Series Opening Title Sequence
Duarte Elvas Motion Media – Chicago, IL
Shot the opening title sequence for this popular European prime-time drama.
Director of Photography – “Pun Intended” | Series Pilot
Interlink Entertainment – Atlanta, GA
Filmed this unscripted series following Atlanta stand-up comedians.
Director of Photography – “Two To The Wind” | Series Pilot
Interlink Entertainment – Atlanta, GA
Shot this pilot profiling an underground Atlanta motorbike club.
Director of Photography – “Bully” | Series Pilot
Interlink Entertainment – Atlanta, GA
Worked on a series where adults confront childhood bullies.
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL WORK
Director of Photography | Residio / Honeywell Smart Home Systems
LEO Learning – Atlanta, GA
Shot high-quality training videos for Residio’s smart home systems.
Camera Operator – “McKesson Community Hero Program” | Industrial
McKesson Foundation / Big Life Films – Studio City, CA
Filmed a kayak sport segment for McKesson’s Community Hero rehabilitation program.
Director of Photography – “Wix Stories”
Electric Puzzle Productions – Atlanta, GA
Filmed this promo mini-documentary series that gets up close & personal with real Wix users as they share their inspirational stories.
MUSIC VIDEO WORK
Producer / Director – “Candice Glover and The Honey Bees” | Music Video
Nimble Giant Studios – Atlanta, GA
Directed a cutting-edge LED volume music video for Candace Glover, and her a cappella troupe, The Honeybees.
Producer / Director of Photography – “Rezz: Edge” | Spec Music Video
Nimble Giant Studios – Atlanta, GA
Produced a visually striking music video blending neon aesthetics and dance rhythms.
Steadicam Operator – “The Naked and Famous – Phillips Arena” | Music Video
Universal Music Group / Range Productions – Los Angeles, CA
Filmed concert footage for “Imagine Dragons’ – Into The Night Tour.”
Director – “Fireflies” | Spec Music Video
Warped Wing Productions – Los Angeles, CA
Spec music video for the Owl City’s “Fireflies”
POST-PRODUCTION & VFX WORK
Editor – “Bossip on WEtv” | Unscripted Series
Asylum Entertainment – Encino, CA
Edited the pilot episode of this celebrity news show.
Creative Director – Max World News | Broadcast News Production
Max World Industries – West Palm Beach, FL
Designed the post-production workflow for a national news broadcast.
Visual Effects Supervisor – “Planet Ibsen” | Feature Film
Planet Ibsen Productions – Miami Beach, FL
I created a variety of visual effects for over eighty shots in the finished film, including CGI elements (props, sets and vehicles), compositing, particle effects, digital sets, rotoscoping and stabilization.
HIGHER EDUCATION & PRO TRAINING
Academic Consultant – Trilith Institute
I served as a consultant to the Trilith Institute, creating a 15-week course on Indie Film Producing to be offered exclusively through their cutting-edge education program.
Instructor – Georgia Film Academy
Taught film production courses focusing on Lighting & Electrical for Film.
Guest Panelist Coordinator – Screencraft Writer’s Summit
Coordinated guest panelists for the annual summit in Atlanta.
Director & Founder – SCADFILM | Film & Entertainment Training Initiative
Savannah College of Art & Design, Atlanta, GA
Established SCADFILM, a public event and training initiative featuring workshops with notable guests like Richard Donner and Edward James Olmos.
Director & Founder – Indie Film Craft | Film & Entertainment Production Training Program
Indie Film Craft / Atlanta Film Festival / CMF Terminus, Atlanta, GA
Oversee hands-on workshops and professional certifications in partnership with industry professionals.
EDUCATION
M.A. Filmmaking
The London Film School
B.F.A. Computer Animation
Savannah College of Art and Design
REFERENCES
Seasant Chen – Director of Alumni Atelier, SCAD | 404.386.4413 | swchen@scad.edu
Peter Chesney – President, Image Engineering | 818.606.2717 | pmchesney@gmail.com
Emily Dell – Executive Director, Screencraft | 323.422.6440 | emily@screencraft