Production Resume
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I run Critical Crop Top, a production company that produces films, series, podcasts, and live screenings.
For more information and to check out our original content click here.
I am a writer, director, and producer working in the Atlanta area.
Filmography
A Grim Diagnosis. Writer/Co-Director/Editor/Colorist. Critical Crop Top Media, LLC. Short film. 2023
Could This Have Been An Email. Writer/Co-Director/Editor/Colorist. Critical Crop Top Media, LLC. Short film. 2022
The Adam and Andy Podcast. Producer/Co-Host/Sound Engineer/Editor. Critical Crop Top Media, LLC. Comedy Podcast. 2020-2022
The Parts That Stay. Writer/Editor/Colorist. Critical Crop Top Media, LLC. Short film. 2020
Vera's Workplace Sensitivity Training. Writer/Director/Editor. Critical Crop Top Media, LLC. Web Series. 2018
The Feminine Mistake Podcast. Producer/Co-Host/Sound Engineer/Editor. Critical Crop Top Media, LLC. Comedy Podcast. 2016-2022
80s Dating Video Remix. Writer/Co-Director/Editor/Colorist. Critical Crop Top Media, LLC. Comedy Short. 2016
War on Christmas. Writer/Director/Editor/Colorist. Critical Crop Top Media, LLC. Comedy Short. 2016
The Mother Load. Writer/Co-Director/Editor/Colorist. Critical Crop Top Media, LLC. Web series. 2015
Ten Questions for My Mother. Writer/Director/Editor. Narrative Short. HD. 2010
Stay with Me. Writer/Director/Editor. Narrative Short. HD. 2008
Elevator. Writer/Director/Editor. Narrative Short. HD. 2006
Screenings Include: Tallgrass Film Festival, Broad Humor Film Festival, RoleCall Indie Showcase, Women's Comedy Film Festival, Y’allywood Film Festival, Atlanta Shortsfest, Mountain of Laughs Comedy Fest, Indie Grits Film Festival, New Mavericks Film Festival, WonderRoot's Generally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series , Atlanta Underground Film Fest, Rome International Film Festival, Macon Film Festival, Chattanooga Film Festival, Ladylike Variety Show, Atlanta Independent Film Festival
Awards:
Best Comedy Film Toronto Women Film Festival Summer 2022 for Could This Have Been
An Email
Best Georgia Comedy Film at the 2022 Women’s Comedy Film Festival for The Parts That Stay
Best Comedy Short Film and Best Georgia Short Film at the 2021 Atlanta Comedy Film Festival for The Parts That Stay
Gold Award Winner at the 2021 Spotlight Short Film Awards for The Parts That Stay
Top Ten Screenplay Finalist for the 2018 Get Connected and Final Touch Production's 10k Giveaway
Winner of Best Web Series for The Mother Load at the 2016 Atlanta Shortsfest
Work Experience
Critical Crop Top Media, LLC
Owner/ Executive Producer
2016 - Present
Critical Crop Top produces comedy written, directed by, and starring women.
Content includes films, web videos, podcasting, and live screenings.
The Georgia Film Academy
Post Production Faculty
2019 - Present
I teach film editing and Avid Certification as well develop curriculum.
Launch Light Films
Casting Director/Video Editor
2018 - 2022
Launch Light Films produces product and brand videos.
Freelance Editor/Graphic Designer
2008 - Present
I have experience with a wide range of styles, genres, and markets, including narrative,
documentary, corporate, and commercial work. I am also proficient in color correction,
audio editing, and title creation/animation. I am an Avid Certified Editor/Instructor
Clients include: Avid Technology Inc and Pinch ‘n’ Ouch Theatre
The Art Institute of Atlanta
Part Time Faculty
2010 - 2012
Digital Filmmaking and Video Department. Courses taught includes Editing, Location Sound, and Video Production. Taught MC101 Avid Certification class.
Guillotine Post
Editor/Administrative Assistant/
Production Coordinator
2008 - 2010
Edited in both supervised and unsupervised client sessions, handled color correction, and designed and versioned motion graphics and titles. Performed additional administrative duties such as processing checks and mail, answering phones, printing labels and scripts, and servicing clients.
Assisted in booking talent, crew, and shooting spaces. Assisted with scheduling and facilitating communication between the director/producer, talent, and crew.
Clients: DIY Network, Go! Productions, GMC, Atlanta Film Festival, TLC, Medallion Pictures, Forever Standing Entertainment
Education
Columbia College Chicago
2005 - 2010
M.F.A. in Directing for Film and Video
Emory University
1998 - 2002
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Highest Honors in Theater Studies
B.A. double major in Theater Studies/English
Skills
Avid Media Composer*
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop
Final Cut Pro
Final Cut X
DaVinci Resolve
*I am an Avid Certified Editor/Instructor at the 100 and 200 levels
Equipment
H6 Zoom Audio Recorder
Audio-Technica AT875R Short Shotgun Microphone
Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Rode Micro Boom Pole
Audio-Technica PRO 88W-R35 Wireless Lavalier
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