SON LAS NOTAS So what did I do? I worked remotely with Academia Rhema, a music school based in Costa Rica, to create a video for the 2025 Musicaeduca Video Competition in Spain. Because the client had no previous production experience, I developed a filming plan they could follow. In the video we are supposed to follow individual characters. The kids are singing about them and each one wears a different shirt. I requested wide shots showing all the children playing together, along with close-ups of their hands, instruments, and individual performances. This coverage would give me enough visual variety to create rhythm and maintain the viewer’s interest during the edit. When their original filming location became unavailable, the production could not go exactly as planned. Most of the footage was ultimately recorded on phones by the students’ parents. After receiving the material, I reviewed what had been captured, identified the gaps in coverage, and found ways to build the video around the strongest available moments. We kept the original camera format, and I shaped the footage into a cohesive music video through shot selection, pacing, sequencing, and visual storytelling. The finished video featured students from Academia Rhema performing “Son las notas.” It won first prize in the Musizón category of the 2025 Musicaeduca Video Competition. This project demonstrates my ability to plan visual coverage remotely, communicate filming instructions to clients, adapt when production circumstances change, and transform parent-recorded phone footage into a cohesive, award-winning video.

SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL Francis believes moving in with her friends and building a life with Teddy was the right decision. An unexpected encounter forces her to question the relationship and everything she thought she wanted. Content Warning: This film contains themes involving violence, trauma, and emotional distress. What did I do? I joined Sympathy for the Devil during post-production after director Helena Holland Breger invited me to help strengthen the film through editing. We worked closely to clarify the story, improve its pacing, and explore how individual scenes could change depending on whose emotional perspective guided the edit. For one scene involving the arrival of Roxy, I created three different versions. Each version emphasized the perspective of a different character: Roxy, Teddy, or Francis. Changes in shot selection, timing, and reactions altered how the audience understood the same encounter. After reviewing the options together, Helena selected the version centered on Roxy because it created the strongest effect within the larger story. I also tightened the original 15-minute cut by refining pauses, entrances, exits, reaction shots, and transitions rather than removing complete scenes. This allowed the film to become shorter and more focused while preserving its narrative structure and important character moments. My work on the project demonstrates my ability to collaborate with a director, identify pacing issues, experiment with character perspective, and reshape existing material into a clearer and more emotionally effective film. Sympathy for the Devil was an official selection of the 2026 Greenpoint Film Festival. Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro.

SUNY Purchase Dance Conservatory: BIM -- This promo was fun! Basically SUNY Purchase wanted content to showcase their dance conservatory, and guest choreographer, in collaboration with Beninese international band BIM. So, what did I do? I handled the entire project end-to-end: shooting, filming, and editing using a GH5 camera and Adobe Premiere Pro. Starting with over 10 hours of raw footage, I transformed it into a short, engaging video that’s easy and fun to watch. The goal was to capture the students' journey, showcasing their hard work, growth, and dedication over several days. To bring the vibrant West African Rhythms to life, I blended the visuals with live audio recordings. Since no music was pre-recorded for this project, I took extra care to clean and enhance the live sound to ensure every beat resonated perfectly. Above all, I focused on storytelling, ensuring the video had heart and truly reflected the students' learning journey. The result is a creative, impactful piece that brings their dedication to the forefront. I’m proud to say, it’s a video that connects and inspires, if you stick around until the end, I think you’d agree!

Yulia Geniush, RUSA FM -- So, what did I do? I took the lead on Sound Design, Color Grading and Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, bringing the project to life from the ground up. Without a storyboard to guide me, I used creative editing techniques to shape a cohesive and engaging narrative. Yulia wanted a social media intro for her radio show with iHeartRadio, so I focused on making it both catchy and professional. For Color and Sound Design, I concentrated on creating vibrant, eye-catching visuals and replaced all the original audio with custom sounds I designed from scratch. This added depth and immersion, giving the project a polished, professional finish. To complement the visuals, I selected royalty-free music that perfectly matched the tone, ensuring everything was not only legal but also in sync with the project’s vibe. The result? A dynamic, fully realized piece that’s both creative and technically spot-on. If you see we have a little bit of tail in the promo is because my client wanted a second or two at the end to place her logo. Always meeting needs. If you made it to the end, I’m sure you’ll agree - I nailed it!