cinematography reel
selected previous works
The People Demand | 2023 | Director of Photography | 16:9 | Digital | English
This video was a highlight from the December 19 act of civil disobedience in the capitol rotunda as call to action from The People Demand, demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end to military aid to Israel, and a commitment to protect immigrant and asylee rights.
From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!
Swann Queen | 2023 (in post-production) | Director of Photography | 16:9 | Digital | English
SWANN QUEEN is a short fiction project directed by L Cedeño and inspired by the world's first drag queen, William Dorsey Swann, who hosted balls in DC in the late 1800s. The police routinely raided Swann's soirees, arresting and jailing attendees found in this "hell of iniquity" (Evening Star, January 1986). SWANN QUEEN reimagines a night at Billy Swann's drag ball, just before they're raided by police, and Swann must choose to run or resist. This film is currently in post-production, and accepting financial donations via their gofundme page.
DC Mutual Aid Apothecary | 2021 - present | DP, Co-Director/Producer | 16:9 | Digital | English
A collective of herbalists gather each week to grow, process, and distribute herbal medicines in DC to community members free of charge. During the uprisings, throughout the pandemic, and to this day, the DC Mutual Aid apothecary has supported organizers and community members alike with nervine medicines and space to build community.
PBS Weathered : Deadly Heat Islands | 2022 | Richmond Unit DP, Interviewer, Sound Mixer | 16:9 | Digital | English
An episode of PBS Weathered, focusing on the impact of redlining on the heat island effect in cities across the US.
Foggy Day in Toronto | 2022 | Director of Photography | Microfilm | 8mm Kodak VISION3 Color Negative Film | Silent
An experimental day-in-the-life of the street veritae microfilm.
Competitive Breakin' League | 2021 | Cam Op | Digital | English
Break dancing enters the sports arena as we watch members of the Competetive Breakin League battle for victory.
Endings | 2020 | Director of Photography | Short Narrative Drama | 4:3 | Digital | English
A short narrative drama directed by Rhyan Elliott. This short film portrays a teen's struggle to grapple with his grief.
Always Carry A Bible | 2019 | Director of Photography | Short Experimental Narrative | 16:9 | Digital | English
A short experimental narrative film directed by Rhyan Elliott. This experimental project portrays the complicit role of bystanders to police brutality.
Jihad | 2019 | Director of Photography | Short Narrative Drama | 16:9 | English
A short narrative film directed by Esraa Abo Oun. "After her sister wants to play hide and go seek, a Syrian teenage girl's life changes in ways she couldn't have imagined."
Best Cinematography Award, GMU 2019
Best of Fest, GMU 2019
Audience Award, GMU 2019
Best Producer, GMU 2019
Best Screenplay, GMU 2019
Best Sound Design, GMU 2019
Qualify | 2019 | Director of Photography | Short Experimental Narrative | 16:9 | English
A short film directed by Alaa Zabara.
Logline: A customer limps into a restaurant in pain and declines help from the immigrant doctor who runs the restaurant.
Close Call | 2018 | Director of Photography | Short Narrative Drama | 16:9 | English
A short narrative film directed by Kauri George, is preparing for the festival cycle."When a disheartened young black woman gets an unexpected visit from her lifelong tormentor, she is forced to face her past and make a life-altering decision."
Best Cinematography Award, GMU 2018
Best of Fest, GMU 2018
Audience Award, GMU 2018
How to Get There | 2019 | Director of Photography | Short Documentary | 16:9 | English
A short documentary film directed by Jared Palacios. This film follows Justin Gudiel and his story of how he came from Guatemala and now works as an Executive Chef in Virginia.
Currently in post-production.
Senior Pitch Award, GMU 2018