I have over 25 years experience with independent filmmaking/videography. My brother and I started up our own company, Dead Shark Productions, and we do anything from music videos to weddings. Besides the more commercial work (have to pay those bills), our passion lies in creating our own independent films.
Since we are such a small operation, we share a lot of the behind the scenes duties, as well as acting. My primary focus is Cinematography, so I handle most of that. We then share Directing, Editing, and Writing. I do enjoy acting, and typically have a role in our projects, but being the main camera operator kind of prevents me from having a large part onscreen.
Movies are basically my life. I love watching them as much as I do making them. I enjoy almost every aspect that goes into it.
Finding Festivals
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Series
by Haylie Robinson
Cinematographer This series aims to unite communities through education and entertainment as host Haylie Robinson travels throughout Ohio and Michigan, experiencing and sharing the story of many well-known festivals and events. The travel genre television program aims to spark intrigue and inspire audiences to engage with their own community events through art, heritage, culture, and history.
The first four episodes aired on PBS affiliate WGTE, with the rest of the season debuting Fall 2023. It has since been picked up by a second Ohio affiliate with the aim to eventually acquire national distribution.
SCREENS: From the Old to the New
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Documentary
by Dead Shark Productions
Cinematographer, Editor A mini-documentary chronicling the demolition of the Tiffin Drive-In Theater's old 1949 big screen, and then the construction of two new screens - in one week - by drive-in legend Jerry Selby.
Featuring interviews with owner Michael Cole, and contractor Jerry Selby.
Trauma to Triumph: Survivors of War
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Documentary
by Teletime Video Productions / Daniel Saulnier
Cinematographer Trauma to Triumph: Survivors of War details the traumatic experiences of Sam Solasz (Holocaust Survivor) and William "Bill" Vandegriff (Vietnam War Vet), to show how they used the power of entrepreneurship to overcome their demons.
I was specifically hired to film sections of the Bill Vandegriff half.
A Sequel of Shorts
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Internet
by Dead Shark Productions (Comedy and Short)
Co-Writer, Cinematographer, Co-Editor, Actor
Boxcar (Official Music Video)
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Music
by Get In The Ark
Cinematographer, Co-Editor
Delusions of Greendeur
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Video
by Dead Shark Productions/Terra Community College
Director, Co-Writer, Director of Photography, Co-Editor
Vecinos Meconnaissable
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Film (short)
by Dead Shark Productions/Brady Doepker
Actor, Co-Editor
Honorable Mention
(2012)
Official Selection Johnstown Film Festival
(2011)
Terra State Community College
(2010-2012)
Heidelberg University
(2004-2008)