I am a videographer who simply wants to tell stories of the amazing businesses and people that I meet.
How many years have you been a judge?
1-3
What are your responsibilities in your current role and what do you love most about your job?
I am a solo entrepreneur, who films, edits, script writes, and coaches small- to medium-sized businesses when it comes to video marketing.
What inspired you to pursue your career path?
My background in acting led me into content creation. Storytelling is the key word for me.
What was your first job in the industry? What did it teach you?
Video editing. It taught me how to piece together a story and pacing.
What do you look for to determine excellence in video?
Personality, humor, and storytelling.
What initiatives or projects are you working on now that excite you?
I am working on a screenplay that is a horror thriller about what happened to a cargo ship in the year 1801.
Tell us about a moment of recognition that had an effect on you – whether personal or official? What does recognition mean to you and why is it important in our industry?
When I filmed a celebration video for a family and their new adopted daughter. Their faces lit up when they saw the final video.
Do you have any specific practices you lean on to spark creativity?
Music sometimes helps me in coming up with ideas. Music plays such a large role in any project.
In your experience, what is a significant change you are seeing happen in the video, television, and/or film industry, and what insight can you share about how to navigate it?
AI honestly and short-form content.
What excites you about judging for the Telly Awards?
To witness all the different talents, stories, and passion when it comes to cinema.
