Storytelling based in human emotion
Film Portfolio
Just Like The Movies
Short Film, Independent, March 2026
Sound Recordist, Boom Operator, and Key Grip
A short film about Wendy, a college student who is on campus for her first day at her new school, when she meets Nathan. Something straight out of a movie, right?
The Afterparty S2 E2
32 min., Late Night Talk Show
The Emerson Channel, March 2026
Audio Assistant, PA
Emerson College’s ONLY late night talk show featuring student interviews, musical performances, games, and unhinged energy.
Foley Wars: Episode IV - How Ben Burtt Made the Sounds of Star Wars
5 min., Educational Narrative
Emerson College, December 2025
Editor
Short educational biopic detailing the work Ben Burtt put into being the foley artist for the original Star Wars film. Created alongside a group for my Foundations Colloquium class.
Wild Geese
Short film, BA Capstone Film (Emerson College), November 2025
Boom Operator
Short romantic time travel narrative written and directed by Owen Keeley.
Hare’s Dream
Short film, BA Capstone Film, November 2025
Boom Operator
Short film detailing what the Hare dreamt about during its nap in the race against the tortoise. Written and directed by Navarin Pirachai.
Denise
Short Comedy, NBS, October 2025
Assistant Editor, Shadow DP
Short comedy film where two best friends enter a sorority fundraiser to win a giant stuffer bear-only to find it’s a scam. They then stage a disastrously unqualified heist to steal it back from the queen bee.
Nosebleed
Short Drama, EIV, October 2025
Key Grip, Gaffer
Short drama where after waking up from a botched nose job, Carly, furious at the boyfriend who abandoned her, slowly begins to recognize the power of the male gaze, ultimately discovering that true transformation comes from choosing herself
DHS TV News 5-15-25: Senior Show
12 min., News Show
Deerfield Film and TV, May 2025
Anchor, Writer, Creative Director, and Intro Editor
Short high school news broadcast reflecting on the senior class of 2025’s past years at Deerfield High School. Anchored alongside Nathan Lee and featuring pieces by Brooke Bernstein, Nathan Lee, and Eden Guon.
Reproductive Health Goes Viral
7 min., Short Documentary
Independent, May 2025
Writer/Director, DP, Editor, and Producer
Dr. Allison Rodgers is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, obstetrician, and gynecologist with over 1.2 million followers on TikTok. Through social media, Dr. Rodgers has made it her mission to spread easily accessible and accurate information about reproductive health to women of all ages around the world. I sat down with her to learn more about her journey and the impact she’s making.
Rebecca (Yeva Carson) stumbles across a mysterious app on her phone that transforms her into a seemingly perfect version of herself, but perfection always comes with a price. Created alongside Brooke Bernstein, Nathan Lee, Austin Blumberg, Eila Arkin, Marlee Cohen, Katie Kritzman, and Eden Guon.
The Price of Perfection
8 min., Short Dramatic Narrative
MMEA 7 Day Challenge, Deerfield Film & TV, March 2025
Writer, Editor, Sound Designer, and Producer
Midwest Media Educators Association 2025 7 Day Challenge, 4th Place Winner
Humanity Rising Film Festival Audience Choice Award 2025
Thinking Outside the Brain
9 min., Short Documentary
Deerfield Film and TV, February 2025
Writer/Director, DP, Editor, and Producer
Midwest Media Educators Association 2025 Documentary Finalist
Dr. Zach London is the director of the neurology residency program at the University of Michigan, but when he isn’t working with residents and patients, Dr. London is busy writing and releasing original music, designing board games, and finding new and creative ways to teach neurology.
16 year old Geoffrey Harrison (Blake Mellman) is forced to relive the same class period over and over again as he tries to ask Vanessa Masters (Yeva Carson), the girl of his dreams, out to prom. Created alongside Brooke Bernstein and Nathan Lee.
What’s the Worst That Can Happen?
6 min., Short Comedic Narrative
Deerfield Film and TV, January 2025
Writer, DP, Editor, Sound Designer, and Producer
NYU Welcome Week Film Fest 2025 1st Place
Midwest Media Educators Association 2025 5th Place Dramatic Narrative
Nominated for A Crystal Pillar from the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 2025 for Short Form Fiction
Matthew Gordon was a senior at Deerfield High school who created an extraordinary DIY haunted house. This short documentary details how he got into his hobby, what his process of creation is, his goals for the future, and more. Created alongside Brooke Bernstein and Nathan Lee.
Monster Mayhem
4 min., Short Documentary
Deerfield Film and TV, October 2024
Editor, DP, Writer, and Producer
Nominated for A Crystal Pillar from the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 2025 for Feature News Report.
The Deerfield High School TV News intro to Monster Mayhem, anchored by Micah Wolkenberg.
Nothing Worth Confessing
2 min., Short Dramatic Narrative
Independent, November 2025
Writer/Director, DP, Editor, and Producer
Two close friends sit down for a game of chess, but as the game goes on it is revealed all is not as it seems.
Furever Home
3 min., Short Promotional Documentary
Deerfield Film and TV, September 2024
Writer/Director, DP, Editor, and Producer
Nominated for A Crystal Pillar from the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 2025 for Public Affairs/Community Service
Furever Home Dog Sanctuary is a new nonprofit organization determined to create better lives for dogs in northern Illinois. I visited their property to learn the story behind Furever Home.
In Search of The Rest
3 min., Short Fantasy Narrative
Loyola Marymount University Film Production Pre-College, July 2024
Writer/Director, Editor, and Producer
After the death of his parents, his Restmin, Barry of Lawndermore (Sahil Banker) searches for The Rest (Jonah Arlein), a mysterious monk who is said to hold the keys to relaxation.
Session Gone Sideways
3 min., Short Comedy
Loyola Marymount University Film Production Pre-College, July 2024
Director of Photography
Short comedy film about two clients, both of who think the other is their new therapist. Created by Gabriella MaGoolaghan.
Gum Chase
3 min., Short Comedy
Loyola Marymount University Film Production Pre-College, July 2024
Production Designer, Actor
Short comedy film about a student who is so obsessed with gum they steal their roommate’s strange gum in desperation, leading to interesting consequences. Created by Sahil Banker.
Dealing With Cancer
10 min., Short Documentary
Independent, March 2024
Writer/Director, DP, Editor, and Producer
Winner of a National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences National Student Production Award 2024 for Public Affairs/Community Service
Winner of A Crystal Pillar from the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 2024 for Public Affairs/Community Service
1st Place High School Category of the 2024 JCC Chicago Jewish Film Festival Student Competition
Micah Wolkenberg narrates her own family's grieving process following the death of her father from cancer. At this point in her journey, Micah reflects on the intense community response that was mounted during her family's hardest hours - and how faith leaders and social service groups wrapped themselves around her entire family.
After the apocalypse, the last human alive (Jackson Harrup) attempts to overcome feelings of loneliness. Created alongside William Francis Love IV.
ZOMBFF
6 min., Short Dramatic Comedy
Deerfield Film and TV, February 2024
Writer/Director and Producer
1st Place Drama Short Film Category of the Student Television Network Spring Nationals 2024
Scholastic Arts & Writing Midwest/Iowa Region 2025 Honorable Mention
Nominated for A Crystal Pillar from the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 2024 for Short Form Fiction
Midwest Media Educators Association 2024 Dramatic Narrative Nominee
Dancing Shoes
3 min., Music Video
SOCAPA Advanced Filmmaking Summer Program, July 2023
Writer, DP, Editor, and Producer
Created in less than one week, this is a music video for Matt Battista’s original song “Dancing Shoes.” Film created alongside Alexia Rindisbacher, Ben Goss, and Matt Battista.
Second Chances
3 min., Short Film
SOCAPA Advanced Filmmaking Summer Program, July 2023
Boom Op, Sound Recordist
Short romantic narrative created by Zoë Maltzman.
Calling Closure
6 min., Short Dramatic Narrative
SOCAPA Advanced Filmmaking Summer Program, July 2023
Writer/Director, DP, Editor, and Producer
After the death of a friend, Ryan (Ana Waiandt) learns of a new way to gain closure. The film deals with moving on from death and how being stuck in the past can ruin friendships. It was created in less than one week with minimal time to write the script. This film has value to me, but is my least favorite of my high school short films.
Moving On
4 min., Short Dramatic Narrative
SOCAPA Advanced Filmmaking Summer Program, July 2023
Writer/Director, DP, Editor, and Producer
Scholastic Arts 2023 Midwest Film Honorable Mention
A distressed teen (Sean Kwok), haunted by visions of a lost loved one (Max Woods), must learn to move on from their loss. Film created entirely in one week.
Therapy Session
6 min., Short Dramatic Narrative
Deerfield Film and TV, May 2023
Writer/Director, DP, Editor, and Producer
A teenage boy (Malcolm London), struggling with his mental health, goes to therapy to process events from his past. This was my first official short film.
Gratitude Generation
4 min., Short Documentary
Deerfield Film and TV, February 2023
Writer/Director, DP, Editor, and Producer
Student Television Network 2023 Spring Nationals Honorable Mention Documentary Short
Nominated for A Crystal Pillar from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Midwest/Chicago Region 2023 for Public Affairs/Community Service
Midwest Media Educators Association 2023 Documentary Finalist
Gratitude Generation is a small non profit organization born of a social media post that helps kids and teens understand and express gratitude. In the wake of the tragic 4th of July shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, Gratitude Generation helped foster a wide community response. This was my first official documentary short.
Zildjian
30 sec., Parody Commercial
Deerfield Film and TV, April 2023
Writer/Director, DP, Editor, and Producer
Short commercial for Zildjian cymbals. Loose parody of the 2014 film Whiplash.
New Theatre Season
2 min., News Package
Deerfield Film and TV, November 2022
Writer/Director, DP, Editor, and Producer
Midwest Media Educators Association 2023 News Package Nominee
Short news package detailing the rescheduling of the theater season at Deerfield High School due to scheduled re-construction of the auditorium. This was the first full project I completed as a part of Deerfield High School’s Film and TV Program.
