FILMOGRAPHY
Filmmaking is my main trade and passion, as over the years I have written, directed, edited, and stared in dozens of short films and videos. I’ve explored and experimented around with many genre’s including but not limited to horror, drama, thriller, comedy, and documentary. Below you can view some of my proudest works, learn a thing or two about their productions, and find out how my role aided in bringing these films to life.
Sheet Of Nostalgia (2026)
SYNOPSIS: In an attempt to recapture the nostalgia of his childhood, Michael partakes in a supernatural ritual with deadly consequences.
ROLE: Producer, Writer, Director, Editor, Director of Photography, & Sound Editor
“Sheet Of Nostalgia“ is my Capstone Thesis film, made during my Senior year at CCAD. This film was the culmination of all my knowledge and experience of learning to be a filmmaker. The film endured a heavy and extensive production. Every scene was meticulously crafted using comprehensive storyboards and shot lists. Puppetry effects for the antagonistic sheet ghost were painstakingly tested and perfected. And sleepless nights dedicated to precision editing all culminated in a film that transcended being an class assignment. It became a passion project.
Little Bit Of Light (2026)
SYNOPSIS: A young WWII soldier is experimented on and enters a death-state, where he struggles to decipher reality and escape.
ROLE: Director of Photography & Sound Editor
“Little Bit Of Light” is a film made my friend and fellow filmmaker Ross Osterholt as their Senior Thesis film at CCAD. Having worked extensively with them on many projects, this instilled them with enough confidence and trust in me to DP their final film. We worked together to shot list and storyboard many of the film’s sequences. On set I was the primary camera operator, being aided by talented CCAD alumni Brett Seimer. This film went on to win several awards at CCAD’s “Kinney Awards”, including “Best Capstone” and became one of my favorite projects to be apart of.
Paranormal Lockup: Documenting Ohio’s Most Haunted Prison (2024)
SYNOPSIS: A documentary investigating hauntings at The Ohio State Reformatory, using soundscapes and stories to tell the prison’s paranormal 96 year history.
ROLE: Writer, Director, Editor, Sound Editor, Camera Operator
“Paranormal Lockup” is a film that was made for my “Documentary Video” class during my Junior year at CCAD. Paranormal Lockup is one of my proudest work to date. The entire production journey served as necessary learning exercise in terms of trust, scheduling, and organizing funds. My team was able to pay for exclusive access to the entire prison for several hours in order to film. The documentary nearly became lost media due to much of the film footage being wiped due to a faulty storage drive. But thankfully, reshoots, patience and perseverance saved the final product.
Matriarch (2023)
SYNOPSIS: A grief stricken woman goes to visit her mother's memorial tree, but soon succumbs to the forces of nature after sundown.
ROLE: Producer, Writer, Director, Editor, Sound Editor, Special Effects Designer, & Actor
“Matriarch” is a film that was made for my “Video 3” class during my Sophomore year at CCAD. My group and I wrote the film together, and worked incredibly well bouncing ideas back during production. I learned an immense amount about collaborating, trusting my fellow filmmakers, and not overstepping and taking over the roles of my group-mates. This film also holds a special place in my heart, as it cemented a close friendship and collaborative relationship between fellow students Ross Osterholt and Lucas Martinez, that still continues even after we’ve all graduated.
The Spirits of the Strand Theatre (2023)
SYNOPSIS: A documentary with in depth interviews and explorations of supposed hauntings at The Strand Theatre in Delaware Ohio.
ROLE: Producer, Writer, Director, Editor, & Actor
“The Spirits of the Strand Theatre” is a film that was made for my “Video 1” class during my Freshmen year at CCAD. Having worked at the Strand Theatre for about a year, the ghosts stories my fellow employees told me created the perfect backdrop for my documentary assignment. The original video clocked in at around five minutes long, but I was not satisfied with that. Over summer break I went back and added another four minutes of interviews, more exploration of the building, and adding more polish to uplift the film to my standards and initial aspirations.