Education:
Massey University - College of Creative Arts (2021-2024)
Bachelor of Screen Arts (Honours), Major in Film Production
Skills:
Professional: Directing, Screenwriting, Editing, Cinematography, Photography, Videography, Lighting, Sound Recording, Data Wrangling
Software: Davinci Resolve, Adobe Suite, Arc Studio
Camera Equipment: Canon R5, Canon C200/100, Blackmagic 6k, Red Dragon
Full Driver’s Licence
Media Experience:
Driven Short Film (2024): BTS Photographer/Videographer
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Four day/night shoot on a small indie film from Snap Shot Shorts. I worked 32 hours on set as a photographer and videographer, capturing behind the scenes footage.
Amnesty International Interview (2024): DOP/Videographer
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One day shoot. I organised and transported equipment to location and set up camera, lighting and sound. Three camera set-up to film Abdul Samad Haidari and Behrouz Boochani talk about Abdul’s new book on his experience as a refugee.
Massey Māori Graduation Broadcast (2024): Camera Operator
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Part of the camera team to help livestream the Māori graduation. Was stationed outside to film the entrance and exit of students and guests. Used a radio headset to communicate with the team and receive instructions.
Lost/Found Music Video (2023): Cinematographer, Editor
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Worked with new indie singer/songwriter David Marris to film and edit a simple music video for his new song and debut album, Lost/Found.
Papa Taiao Earthcare (2023): Photographer/Videographer
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Spent an afternoon with Papa Taiao’s 2023 students on their last activity at Kaicycle Urban Farm. Documenting their lesson on beekeeping and honey bee biology.
Private 21st Event (2023): Photographer/Videographer
Student Short Films:
Ootheca (2024): Director, Writer, Producer, Production Manager, Editor, Creature Designer, Data Wrangler
Stuck In A Hard Place (2023): Co-producer, 1st AD, BTS Photo/Video
Kina (2023): BTS Photographer/Videographer
Night Night (2022): Co-writer, Director, Editor, Art Dept.
Red Scare (2022): Art Dept, Set Dresser
Other Experience:
Wildlife Photography (2017-present)
Guest Speaker at Wellesley College (2023)
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I was contacted by a science teacher at Wellesley College on iNaturalist to come and talk to their students about the app/website. I am a prolific user of iNat with thousands of identifications, so I was able to talk to the students on how to use the site and why it’s valuable citizen science to conservation and other scientific research.
VF 48 Hours Film Festival Participant (2019-present)
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Have been participating in this filmmaking challenge every year since 2019. This challenge strengthens my ability as a filmmaker in all aspects of production and proves a strong team working ability to achieve a finished product in a short amount of time.
Employment:
Customer Service Assistant (2023-Present)
Moore Wilson’s (Te Aro, Wellington)
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Serve customers efficiently and accurately at checkout. Make sure they have knowledge of what/how they’re paying. Assist with any tasks managers have asked for such as stock or serving bread, cakes, meat in bakery and deli sections. Required to stay vigilant to customers needs and to ensure a consistent sanitary workstation. Good teamwork and coordination needed when closing and cleaning the store.
Kitchen Hand (2021-2023)
Great India Restaurant (Te Aro, Wellington)
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Busy back of house environment. Had to learn how to manage a large and constant workflow, to keep myself and kitchen staff on track. Had to know how to quickly prioritise certain tasks over others in terms of urgency. Stay focused in a demanding and small workspace. Understand how to properly clean down the kitchen after the restaurant has closed for the night.
Interests:
Wildlife Photography, Insect Collecting (preservation and display), Bird Watching, Films
Referees:
Available Upon Request
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