Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, BFA, 2008
Motion Pictures & Television: Directing & Screenwriting.
Current undergraduate student in the BFA program. Expected graduation year: 2010.
Ohlone College, Fremont, CA, 2005
Attended Ohlone College for 3 semesters, 2005-2006. Studied Film/TV Acting, Theater Acting, Film/TV Production & Editing, and American Sign Language.
Foothill College, Palo Alto, CA, 2006
Went to Foothill College to take a creative writing class with novelist and close friend, Floyd Salas, after shooting a documentary on him.
Training
John Robert Powers, San Ramon, CA, Acting & Modeling, Various Instructors
Started studying acting at John Robert Powers at age 11, and still occasionally take classes there. Took many classes, including: Commercials, Image Development, Soaps & Sitcoms, Film, Runway, Commercial Print, Monologues, IMTA Acting.
Sunrise Rock Gym, Livermore, CA, Rock Climbing, Jason Ryder
Was the cinematographer for a film called "Carly's Adventure", about child rock climbers. I had to climb the rock wall with the camera to get POV and CU shots, and did 4 days of rock climbing training beforehand. Rock climbing has been a hobby of mine ever since!
Awards
Italian American Federation, Columbus Day Queen 2005-2006, 2005, Have been an active member in the Italian-American community my whole life, and was elected Columbus Day Queen for 2005-2006. Was an honored guest at all 17 Italian-American Clubs in the Bay Area for their Anniversary dinners, made speeches, and was on a float for the Columbus Day Parade in San Francisco on Columbus Day as the incoming queen in 2005 and outgoing queen in 2006.
American Poet's Society, Editor's Choice Award, 2006, Received the Editor's Choice Award, honorable mention, and my published poem in a hardcover book, for a piece called "Delusional Ways of Unpassing Days" in 2006, and again for a piece called "Urban Savages" in 2007.
IMTA: International Model & Talent Association, Best Comedic Monologue: Runner-Up, 2002, IMTA New York, 2002.
D.A.R.E. TV Broadcast, Best D.A.R.E. Essay, 1998, In 5th grade, I won a medal for the best essay in my school on staying drug-free. I read my essay on public television, in front of a live audience of over 400 people. I was later awarded by my teacher and class the "Future Published Writer's Award", and the "Best Public Speaker" award. It was a long time ago, but I'm still proud!
References
Jason Ryder, Writer/Director I've worked with for over 2 years., (925) 413-4350
Lawrence Iriarte, My Film/Video Production professor from Ohlone, and Producer whom I've worked with on multiple projects., (510) 299-6918
Brett Shapiro, Editor I've worked with on projects., (925) 890-0104
Jake Semaan, Director for the film "Hippocratic", which I starred in as Josie., (626) 264-0407
Jerry Blank, Actor & close friend for 2 years. I've directed and worked alongside him in several projects., (510) 828-7161
Spider Santana, Actor whom I've directed on several projects., (315) 767-8505
Shawn Flanagan, Director for feature film "The Unwilling", in which I played Sherry Malatesta. I've also worked crew for him on "Screwballs"., (408) 849-7881
Employment Details
Work History : Industrial, Theater, Voice Over, Internet, Commercial, Music Video, Film, Television
Job Categories: Directing, Editing, Writing, Cinematography, Acting, Costumes, Production
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