Our Approach

Blending hands-on filmmaking with thoughtful critique to inspire creativity.

Mentorship

Guiding students through personal storytelling and technical mastery.

A professor and student reviewing footage together in a cozy editing room.
A professor and student reviewing footage together in a cozy editing room.
Collaboration

Encouraging teamwork to bring diverse film projects to life.

Fostering an environment where ideas flow freely and grow.

Innovation
Students experimenting with lighting setups on a film set.
Students experimenting with lighting setups on a film set.
A close-up of a vintage film camera capturing a creative shot.
A close-up of a vintage film camera capturing a creative shot.

Experience Matters

Over a decade teaching film production, blending hands-on directing with academic insight to inspire emerging filmmakers.

Passionate about storytelling craft.

Roles

Film Professor

State University

2015 - Present

Lead courses in directing, editing, and production techniques.

Filmmaker

Cinecraft Studio

2010 - Present

Create independent films showcased at regional festivals.

A candid shot of the filmmaker directing a scene on set with a vintage camera and crew in soft natural light.
A candid shot of the filmmaker directing a scene on set with a vintage camera and crew in soft natural light.

Moments Captured

Snapshots from student films that tell vivid stories.

A close-up of a student actor’s expressive face illuminated by soft, natural light.
A close-up of a student actor’s expressive face illuminated by soft, natural light.
Behind-the-scenes shot of a student adjusting a vintage film camera on set.
Behind-the-scenes shot of a student adjusting a vintage film camera on set.
A wide shot of a dramatic outdoor scene with students directing and filming.
A wide shot of a dramatic outdoor scene with students directing and filming.
A still frame from a student’s short film showing a quiet, reflective moment.
A still frame from a student’s short film showing a quiet, reflective moment.