Movie Mentors
In this day and age, it can sometimes be hard to find mentors––especially in Hollywood. However, during the pandemic, folks had time, so I took advantage of the situation by making a podcast called Movie Mentors. While ultimately short-lived, I strived for in-depth, nuts-and-bolts discussions, and managed to speak to some inspiring, Oscar & Emmy-winning creatives about their processes and journeys.
CREATIVE
Look at that guy. Cheesin'. It. Up.
Truth is: I like what I do, and I've deliberately pursued work at companies across development, production, and post in order to gain firsthand experience with every phase of the filmmaking process. While there's always more to learn, I figure the more well-rounded I can become, the better I can support a given project––whether that's wrangling cable or making critical budgetary decisions.
Over the years, I've worked directly for: A-list actors, Oscar-nominated writers, billion dollar grossing directors, Golden Globe-winning producers, BAFTA-winning casting directors, CEOs, Physical Production & Acquisitions executives, Emmy-winning VFX Supervisors, and more.
From zero budget indies to massive, Hollywood television sets, I love supporting and being surrounded by kind and passionate creatives.
OFFERINGS
Do you have a project or pitch that needs a producer's eye?
Do you have a script that needs feedback?
A website, deck, or one sheet that needs creating?
Are you looking for a production plan, schedule, or budget for your project?
Are you a student auditioning or applying to a fine arts college?
Or are you simply looking for some real world perspective on life in the entertainment industry?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, I'm here to help!
As a producer / writer / actor with both practical, in-the-trenches experience as well as formal degrees from NYU Tisch and USC Cinema School, I specialize in providing thorough, honest support to creators and interested parties. So, reach out!
Frank Coraci (Director): The Wedding Singer, The Waterboy, Click
Mollye Asher (Producer): Nomadland, The Rider, Songs my Brothers Taught Me
Allan Arkush (Director): CSI, Nashville, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Temptations
Mark Goldblatt (Editor): Terminator 1 & 2, Showgirls, Starship Troopers, Pearl Harbor
Wendy Calhoun (Writer): Empire, Prodigal Son, Station 19, Justified
Dan Jinks (Producer): Big Fish, Milk, American Beauty
Todd Fjelsted (Production Designer): GLOW, Genius, First Ladies, Looking
Leigh Kilton Smith (Acting Coach): Jennifer Aniston, Zac Efron, Sam Rockwell
James V. Hart (Writer): Hook, Contact, Dracula, Muppet Treasure Island
Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (Director): Me, Earl and the Dying Girl, American Horror Story
Susan Shopmaker (Casting Director): The Holdovers, Iron Claw, James White
Tina Huang (Actress): Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, Kroll Show, Arrow