Director Of Photography

Perfect Machines (Coming Fall 2025)

Short Narrative - Directed by Camryn Cauthers

Shot on Arri Alexa Mini LF

Synopsis: In 2037, an android is on the hunt to discover the truth about a missing android, Sparks.

I worked with the director, producer, and AD to help create a schedule and shooting plan that would be the most efficient with little amount of time. On set I lead the camera team and was responsible for the overall all look of the film. I communicated with the Gaffer and special effects teams about what was needed for each shot and worked with my operators and ACs to get the shots to the best of our ability. I also am taking on the roll as Colorist while will aid to bring this film more to life then it already is.

Recognition: Won Best Cinematography and Best Directing at 2025 KU Film Tensie Awards

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Support Group (Coming Soon)

Shot on Sony FX

Synopsis: A young girl is encouraged to join a women’s support group after going through a toxic situationship.

Worked with the director to create a efficient shooting schedule that worked with the availability of cast and crew. I Created story boards and helped the director to visualize shots she had envisioned when writing the script. On set I worked with camera and lighting department to achieve the desired look of the film.

Recognition: Won Best Cinematography at 2024 KU Film Tensie Awards

Short Narrative - Directed by Olivia Herman

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Into the Fog (2024)

Short Narrative SyFi - Directed by George LaHood and Hannah Davis

Shot on Black Magic Pocket 4K with Unreal engine.

Synopsis: Friends turn to foe on a mission into space to find earths next planet to populate.

Worked with the directors to create the desired look and atmosphere of the film. Worked closely with george to help create the virtual effects only shots and help visualize goals of each shot on set. On set operated camera and worked with camera team to capture what was needed to then be put into the unreal engine environment. Gave opinion on shots when necessary and helped teach newer camera persons about the filming set up and how to film in unreal.

Recognition: Won Best Visual Effects at 2024 KU Film Tensie Awards

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Other Camera Department Roles

Year of Grief (2025) - Cam Op

Short Experimental - Directed by Emma Steenhard

Shot on Black Magic Pocket 6K

Synopsis: A visual poetry series exploring the forms of grief that manifest throughout a young woman's life.

Set up camera and operated on rotation with the other operators.

Recognition: Won Best Experimental and Best Visual Effects 2025 KU Film Tensie Awards

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I’m Afraid It’ll Still Get Worse (2024) -Cam Op & Editor

Shot on Sony A7S III

Synopsis: Dance experimental to the song Life by Ludovico Einaudi.

Worked with the DP to capture interesting and visual complex footage. In post worked with director to bring the film to life and set the overall tone.

Recognition: Won Best of Show at 2024 KU Film Tensie Awards

Short Experimental - Directed by Audrey Merkling

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