DIRECTING REEL

SHORT FILMS

The Venomous

Part one of three anthology shorts about crumbling relationships and the following transitions. In this first installment, a couple’s relationship dissolves over seemingly superficial problems.

The Charade

Part two of three. Taken off guard, Alyssa is confronted as her relationship reaches a tipping point.

COMMERCIALS

Hair Restoration of California (HRC)

Neverland Productions

Directed by Emmy Newman
Cinematography & post production by Pablo Azanza
Audio recording by Ethan Ruiz

AS A DIRECTOr

I watch a lot of film and television and am inspired by a multitude of writer/directors including Jean-Luc Godard, Greta Gerwig, Ari Aster, Dee Rees, Kathryn Bigelow, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Eggers, and Sidney Lumet. As an actor myself, I have a very good idea what the actors I work with are going through. I do my best to create an environment where they feel both challenged and free. I work meticulously to create a cohesive flow both on set and in the final product, and this process brings me great joy.

DIRECTING BTS

AWARDS AS A DIRECTOR

2020 - Independent Shorts Awards: Won Honorable Mention Best Trailer for Interdiction (2019)
2020 - IndieX Film Festival: Nominated Best Web Series/TV Pilot for What Brings You In? (2019)
2020 - New York Movie Awards: Nominated, May Award - Honorable Mention Web / TV Series for What Brings You In? (2019)
2020 - Virgin Spring Cinefest: Won Gold Award for What Brings You In? (2019)