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"Hollywood East"

May 2025

The OG Hollywood is back, baby. Attended the first annual NJ Film Expo at the Meadowlands Arena. Made new connections with vendors all around New Jersey and re-connected with many film colleagues. Big things coming!

Chase-ing Dreams

April 2025

In North Carolina ASOAE for Dreamville Music Festival. We built an activation for Chase Freedom right in the center of the action, prime real estate to the Main Stage. Featured an observation deck, full bar, pop-a-shots (the bank is open).

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The Demon Barber of Jersey

February - March 2025

Assistant Directed BRUTE, alongside director Charlie Alberto IV (left) and Producer Tim O'Hanlon (2nd from left). Starring Tucker Lewis (3rd from left). 3-day shoot in Jersey with a killer crew.  

Paint it Black

February 2025

ASOAE flew me out to their home in Los Angeles to help execute the Black Radiance x Cross Colours event at NeueHouse Hollywood. Nothing like beautiful, sunny LA in the middle of a cold NY winter. 

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Prescribing Scripts

February 2025

Joined my friend Zack Morrison in the Script Department for bravo's Married to medicine Season 11 Reunion. Those cards Andy Cohen rifles through? Yup, that was me. I am also now a Pro Wrestler (of printers). No jam was too strawberry for me.

Hold My Cerveza

January 2025

Off to Nashville with ASOAE! We were the 'star' of the Anheuser-Busch Convention (SAMCOM25). Built an Estrella Jalisco cantina from scratch in 3 days. Every brand from A-B was there, and the CEO chose ours to have a beer with his buddies in.

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Along Short Pilot Shoot

December 2024 - January 2025

Assistant Directed the TV pilot, Farther Along. Twas a two day shoot in the cold, cold Norfolk, Connecticut winter. One night exterior we shot while it was snowing and 8°F. Needless to say, we shot it in 3 takes.

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"I'm in love! I'm in love! And I don't care who knows it!"

January 2025

Hit the city for a photoshoot with my fiance, Sofia. From her office to the subway to SoHo to the bar Anejo, we had the best photographer EVER capturing it all, Momo Shot Photography. Can't wait to marry my best friend in August.

Brought Home the Turkey

November 2024

Named MVP of the 57th Annual Turkey Bowl. Two passing TD's, one receiving, one pick-six. No final score, cause the last score wins. Been playing this game with my hometown friends since 2011. Best tradition all year.

Spell 'Racecar' Backwards

November 2024

Joined ASOAE in the Formula 1 Grand Prix. We executed five activations for T-Mobile across Las Vegas. Meanwhile, I took the challenge of downing Glizzies each night of the event. Check out my glorious journey here:     Night 2  |  Night 3

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Four Places At Once

October 2024

Added two more National Parks to the resume: Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Mesa Verde. Next was a gem of a town called Ouray, known for its hot springs. Last, we hit the famous Four Corners at the intersection of Utah, Colorado, Arizona & New Mexico.

A Series of Awesome Events

September - October 2024

Dusted off the power tools and got back in the shop for some Awesome Events with ASOAE. Built and managed activations for US OPEN, Sabrina Carpenter, and Ariana Grande around NYC. 

Like Father, Like Son

September 2024

Joined director, Tyler Wallach, as his AD on a passion project of his about a father meeting his son for the first time, and spending the day getting to know each other. Our beloved crew are all very familiar, this weekend was all smiles and good vibes.

Throwing High Cheese

September 2024

Took the field for Season 2 of Poker Face starring Natasha Lyonne. This dugout of "Cheesemongers" grew close, played some Pepper and some catch between takes, a beautiful few days on set.

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"Heeeere's Johnny!!"

August 2024

Visited the inspiration for the Overlook Hotel in Estes Park, The Stanley Hotel. Saw the original Room 217 that Stephen King stayed in; IT. WAS. SPOOKY. The hotel is also seen in Dumb & Dumber. Two of my favorite movies. Admittedly... I was geeking out hard.

GT's & Natty P's

August 2024

Two weeks. Three States. Three National Parks. Infinite good times. Trekked through Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Park with my family and friends. Nothing better.

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Woah, that's Heavy...

July - August 2024

A feature unlike any other I've been a part of. Only a week and a half up in Connecticut, one principal actor, long takes watching the action like a fly on the wall. That was Heavy. Had my AD bucket hat on for this one.

Teach the Children Well

July 2024

Intense two-week RU film...intensive! We ran the gamut:  cinematography, lighting, screenwriting, shot composition, editing, and most importantly, real-life lessons from set. By the end, students walked away with a finished short film they filmed and edited on their own.

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AD of the Night

May - June 2024

High-key a great time Assistant Directing this short film, Sotto Voce, in NYC. We had literal glass-shattering performances. Four days through Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn scored by The Magic Flute. A masterpiece in the making.

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~New~ Jersey Feature

January - April 2024

1st Assistant Director on Beyond The Rush, starring Mena Suvari, Cathy Moriarty, John Savage, and Eric Roberts. Filmed all over my backyard Jersey City, Montclair, Fanwood, Ridgewood, NJ in 20 days.

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SeeHer x FOX

February 2024

One of those days you take stock of what really matters in life, understand why we do what we love, and settle for nothing less than what we are entirely capable of. Had the pleasure of AD-ing SeeHer's She's A Hero campaign.

If that's movin' up then I'm...

January 2024

MOVIN' OUT. Moved from the mountains of Jersey to the city of Jersey. New life and new view with my new fiance!

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Let's Dance, Bastards!

December 2023

Dances With Films Festival hosted The Bastard Sons world premiere! All the Bastards came out to present this theatrically released, Amazon dropped, Jersey crime feature in grand fashion.

3, 2, 1! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

November 2023

Production Managed the Macy's Countdown to the Thanksgiving Day Parade, hosted by Amber Ruffin. The 1hr live event went off without a hitch and I kept the principal talent, Tom Turkey, company before his big day.

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"Mahal Kita"

November 2023

Worked Jo Koy's latest Netflix special filmed at the King's Theater in Brooklyn, NY. This guy put on a hell of a show, plus an impromtu encore R&B concert. Class-act, gave the whole team a dap-up and free merch.

Get To The Choppahh!

October 2023

Assistant Directed Blade's latest commercial, "Ever Had That Dream?" Roamed the city and got the camera air-born in one of their helicopters. It was FLY.

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Third Premiere of the Year

October 2023

Reunited with the Saint Michael of the City cast & crew to finally enjoy the movie we put our backs into during the Summer of 2022. Two credits in this one! One for AD-ing and one for playing the role 'Mookie'.

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CHM x FOX

October 2023

First time working with the team at Fox. Assistant Directed alongside my friends at Ferrum Films. We put together two :30 spots in two days. 

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West Coast Premiere

October 2023

Flew out to Hollywood for the premiere of Malicious, a feature film I Assistant Directed in the Spring of 2022. We hit In N Out in our premiere attire before Paul Giamatti made it cool, no big deal.

Cut! Scrap it!

September 2023

AD'ed a 3-day short film shoot at a vehicle scrapyard. Included a car killing sequence where we followed the yard workers as they tore cars to threads. It was GNARLY.

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Film on the Range

August 2023

1st AD on the Modern-day Western & TV Movie "Horsepower". Filmed for five days in Cortez, Colorado amongst a killer crew and various farm animals. Even got to ride horseback to and from set.

I Need Some Freakin' COFFEE

July 2023

Production Coordinated a product shoot for "The Earth's Best Coffee", Cometeer. Was awesome working with PlainSight Studios. Got to take home some goodies!

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Rutgers Film Program

July 2023

Taught a group of 20 high school students in a Rutgers Community Arts two-week intensive film program. Covered all topics top to bottom surrounding Film and Film Production. Worked with them to create their very own short films.

Spokesman: Ferrum Films

June 2023

Starred in the Anchor Video for Ferrum Films where I represent the public voice for the company's digital/social channels. I collaborated with the team's creative department to perfect the script.

PSE&G Voiceover Booked!

June 2023

Helped PSE&G welcome customers to the Saverhood in their latest company initiative. Recorded a :30 spot for use on their website.

Wet Under Blue Sky

May 2023

Key Production Assistant on a Boxing Drama shot in my own backyard, River Edge, NJ. Worked with Octavio Pisano and John Ventimiglia. Had to get a pic, cause my grandfather coached John in Little League in Bergenfield, NJ.

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LETHE

Spooky 1st AD

March 2023

1st ADing on a Supernatural Thriller, LETHE. 3-Day shoot in Greenwich, CT. A supernatural God answers the calls of the girlfriend of a grieving son. Be careful what you wish for...  

Death for FB 'Care' Reacts

March 2023

1st Assistant Directed Vanitas, a dark comedy about a family photoshoot on the family’s last day with their dying matriarch. Aka: Let's use grandma for FB clout!

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Brand Noup Croup on Coup! 

December 2022

Nothing like filmmaking in my own backyard. Key PA-ing in Jersey baby! Was fantastic working with this stellar cast featuring Peter Sarsgaard & Billy Magnussen. That's my rockstar AD team.

Boom. Hosted.

November 2022

My love for trivia, performing, and competition collide. Jumping on the mic to host virtual trivia/gameshow events across the nation with Bar None Games!

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The Bastard Sons Premiere

October 2022

My big screen debut in "The Bastard Sons" at Basie Center Cinemas in Red Bank. A private screening with the cast, crew, and families. Once this film starts to boil, there is no coming down. Very proud to see this one come to fruition.

Happy 300th B-Day, Sam Adams!

October 2022

Jumped in a time machine and brought Sam Adams to Tavern on George to celebrate his 300th birthday. Interacted with guests, dished revolutionary stand-up jokes, emceed raffles, took pictures, and drank some beer. Poured one out for liberty.

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Back To My Roots

September 2022

Returned to Conrad's Confectionery, where I worked my first job at age 15, to act as an ice cream server in the new Robert De Niro, Bobby Cannavale, Tony Goldwyn film, "Inappropriate Behavior". 

Get Real.

July 2022

Orchestrated 30+ crew members and multiple crew teams on a 3-month reality project featuring commercial, social content, and film shoots. Built out shot lists, shoot schedules, and creative directed several projects. Collaborated with the great team at Media Monsters.

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Saint Michael of the City

June 2022

First Assistant Director and role of 'Mookie' in this Trenton-based action-crime drama. Donned the brown leather jacket for various scenes featuring Brian Anthony Wilson & Adam Ratcliffe. Directed by Jeff Stewart.

Holy Documentary-olli!

May 2022

Rome-d through the motherland documenting the Rutgers University Glee Club's 150th Anniversary tour. Ten cities, seven concerts, sixty-five members, fourteen days, filming and boom-oping interviews. Capturing the professionalism & personality of the group.

No breaks. BRAEK.

April 2022

First Assistant Directing yet ANOTHER thriller. This one on Lake Wallenpaupack in the Poconos. Worked closely with Director, John Fallon, and Writer/Actor/Producer Kevin Interdonato.

In Your Heeeaaadd...

April 2022

Got into the SFX chair, this day of filming Asking for a Friend. Henry Ball (principal) plays a struggling background extra on-set a film called Water Zombies. Hours of filming, days to get the prosthetics off.

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Nobody Move!!

March 2022

Actor, 2nd 2nd AD & Associate Producer all in one on Nobody's Home. Hell of a shoot working three weeks out in the Catskills on this cabin-in-the-woods thriller.

Appeared as Officer Peters.

Marvelous Time on Set

February 2022

Traveled back in time to the sixties to play an Airline Ticket Agent in the filming of 'TMMM' Season 5. Coming not very soon, see you in 2023!

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"Singles Awareness Night"

 Comedy Show

February 2022

Took the stage for a night of Valentine's Day themed stand-up comedy at Studio 12 in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. My set may have included an impression of a T-Rex... Don't ask why....

Make That Set Drizly

January 2022

Set Decorated a commercial spot with co-sponsor Captain Morgan featuring confidential celebrity talent. I designed a living room for a themed party scene...listen, I know how to throw a party. I prepared some tasty apps, a fruity punch bowl, themed balloons, party decor, and some company merch.

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How Does a Bastard (Sons)?

January 2022

Co-Produced and starred in the New Jersey-based, crime-gangster film, The Bastard Sons, directed by Kevin Interdonato. Played the role of 'Switchy', a young, eager hustler in the family business, not yet exposed to the heat. My first SAG credit thankyavermuch.

"Santa's Naughty Christmas List"

 Comedy Show

December 2021

Joined the lineup for a Christmas-bedecked night of stand-up comedy in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Put together10 minutes for my stand-up debut, wherein I detailed my sweat issues and the struggle of concealing them from a judgmental society.

It's Christmastime in...

Union Township

December 2021

Performed in a 1-hour, 5-person, 18-Holiday song show for the Christmas tree lighting in Union Township. Brought some Bruce/Elvis flair to the stage for "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and "Blue Christmas" accompanied by my harmonica and Santa hat.

Nothing to See Here...

November 2021

Co-wrote and acted in a sketch where two perfectly normal humans meet unexpectedly while dumping their perfectly normal, non-human, trash in a dumpster behind an Acme, ok???

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Come Aboard THE RIDE!

November 2021

Began Hosting "THE RIDE" in NYC. A one-of-a-kind interactive show where the streets of Midtown Manhattan are the stage. I sing some songs, I bust some moves, I tell some jokes, I see some sights, you know the deal.

"No Man's Land" Podcast

October 2021

Featured in No Man's Land: A True Crime Horror Podcast, Episode 10.

Reading the opening disclaimer and joined the action for the season finale...

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A Little Sketchy...

October 2021

Wrote, directed, and acted in E-Dale, a sketch about a real-life nightmare we've all experienced. Dale comes face-to-face with an e-mail from his past... and Tammy. So I ask you... Got Mail-k?

Need a Quarterback?

October 2021

Scene from "North Valley" featuring Sage Davinci. Star QB of North Valley HS, Alex Turner, is calling it quits. His friend, Bradley, tries to convince him to come back to the team.

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Asking For A Friend

August 2021

Booked Principal role in NJ indie feature film.

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A struggling background extra begins dating an old high school crush. He gets to know her, and one bit of info sends him to a support group of misfits where he asks what his friend should do about it.

1st AD: Plot Device

July 2021

Was the First Assistant Director on the pilot, "Plot Device",  produced by Perfectly Adequate Films. Ran that set like a 4.4 40. 26 pages in 5 days.

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Matthew Premiere

July 2021

Attended the premiere for the short film I Production Designed, Matthew, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ.

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(Director, Matt Servitto, pictured right.)

You Know, Like In Seinfeld?

March 2021

Began work as a Standardized Patient at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ. I get to work with healthcare students and improve their patient-communication skills. I portray a patient with a specific condition in a simulated scenario, students interact with me, and afterwards I give them constructive feedback.

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White Guy Can Dance

January 2021

CONTENT WARNING:

WILL GET SERVED WITH NASTY DANCE MOVES.

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED.

Melted some faces with the power of hip-hop as a business man in a music video for "Shittin' Me" by Chillz.

October 2020

Production Designed an NJ indie short film, Matthew, directed by Matt Servitto. Sourced & prepared props and set dressing for all scenes, managed the art dept. and oversaw scene preparations. I designed two legit logos for two fictional companies in the film.

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October 2020

Featured voiceover artist on the Dear Liisphyra podcast created and written by Katie Seigel. Credited as "The Sponsor", a financial-compensation-informer who is alerting those who may have been magically cursed.

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A Pandemic Premiere

October 2020

As restaurants started to return, I performed in "Broadway On George", a medley show on the street outside Tavern On George in New Brunswick, NJ. Lead vocals for "If I Were A Rich Man", "Summer Nights", "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'", and whipped out THE mask for some Phantom.

LALA, Web Series

September 2020

Cast in a web series created and written by Sienna Jones, "LALA" Web Series Played Chadwick, the CEO of "Tap That App."

A Little Tent, Short Film

September 2020

1st Assistant Directed a horror short film beside the Delaware River on the NJ/PA border. Camped out, called cut moments before a torrential downpour, stripped to our undies for a daring shot in the river... yeah... it was in-tents.

Docks4Rent.com

August 2020

Wrote, voiced, directed two 60-second commercials, and had way too much fun with it. Who knew you could make so much money with just your dock!? This project catapulted me out of quarantine and set the tone for all that followed.

Oblivious Two: Yoga

July 2020

Wrote, directed, filmed, and acted in a new sketch about an inextinguishable young couple navigating a world of social norms they are entirely unaware of.

Dude (I Totally Miss You)

Quarantine Cover

May 2020

Once upon a time, a worldwide pandemic struck, separating an unbelievably awesome dynamic trio of dudes. Forced to navigate this new world of social-distancing, they discover there only exists one force strong enough to reunite these three compadres: ROCK.

The Hank Hopkins Chronicles

April 2020

Played the role of Tommy in a new series directed by Tony Germinario about a husband and father with an overactive imagination deals with every day life.

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2023 Dan Robertson

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