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Wherever Work Takes Me

My main focus is nature, landscape, and bts (behind the scenes) photography, however I also shoot pets, promotional (creative) see Abyss Theatre and most recently newborn / baby and soon military returning home from overseas (reunion photography).

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

BTS (Behind the scenes) photographer, script supervising and creating special effects (Makeup) and gore effects for films premiering in 2015 including "The Shop" which debuted to much fan fare at the Abyss Theater in Wilton Manors.Currently being submitted to various other prominent film festivals.Also the Assistant Director and Script Supervisor on the pop music video dedicated to our military entitled: March On. Song sung and performed by: Megan Rebecca.Link to the video below.

2304 Dixie Hwy, Wilton Manors, Fl 33305

The Abyss Theatre via Infinite Abyss Productions creates horror transmedia theatrical shows primarily. That is our creative outlet. To date we have had dozens of sold out productions ranging from "Krampus: The Initiation"​ a Christmas tale of terror to "Fifty Shades of Poe"​ where 4 writers / directors adapted Edgar Allan Poe stories / poetry combined with film, sfx, vfx, audience participation and more. I was one of the writers and directors of this show as well as SFX Makeup artist, "The Revenants"​ A character driven Night of the Living Dead style play, "Exorcism"​ A southern preacher tries to save the soul of a young girl being ravaged by a demonic presence and "Urban Legends" 4 stories we've heard around the campfire brought to life with all new twists and turns. This was our 2015 line-up! (Tickets and info: www.infinite-abyss.org).The Abyss Stage and Studio also rents itself out as an intimate black box theatre for other productions such as "Theater of Vampires"​ that sold out it's first showing at Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale in October, 2014. We've had Art Galleries, Casting Auditions, Recorded audition tapes, Rented it out as a Rehearsal Space and more. Music video's have been filmed here, improv troupes have performed and The Infinite Abyss Production crew hired for outside projects; often creating cinematic $25k looking commercials / music video's from as little as $5k. Recently, The Discovery Channel filmed one of it's episodes here for an upcoming new series premiering in late 2015.General responsibilities that I have here at the Abyss:Cinematographer, Writer, Director, Photographer, Special effects makeup artist, Editorhttp://www.abyss-stage.com/

South Florida

HD Filming and photographing homes/neighborhoods utilizing a variety of cameras from Professional HD, DSLR’s to the Gopro Hero 3 as well as aerial shots using drones.Clients (Realtors) have the option of having a professionally recorded voice added to each production. Music is also provided.Example(s) are on their way!

South Florida

A short list of additional Productions / Companies I have directly been involved with recently. Positions range from directing to camera work and more.Live Animation Studio's (Numerous productions)Fox Sports: Shut Up and Drive (Season 3)Telemundo Studio's for Celebremos JuntosDarrem Charles training videoBCT Printing Antique Wild (Show Pilot)Sports & Event videographyGreat Real Estate WorksArt BaselSizzle Reels for A&E, History Channel, CNN & The Travel Channel.

Country-Wide

In development of a philanthropic new television project to help the homeless, and abused children.If you were homeless, would you rather live in the frightful dark and dirty alleyways of the inner city, or would you rather live in the cleaner and safer suburban neighborhoods surrounding it?Experts say: Homelessness affects 1% of the U.S. Population or approximately 1.3 million people annually. On any given night there is at least 700k homeless in America and this figure does not include the suburbs. With more than half of the United States population currently living in suburban areas, the actual number of American homeless is staggering! It could potentially be in the tens of millions!!!Sadly, this is not recognized by the U.S. government.Educating the public is just one aspect of the show, but where it really takes off is in physically helping these people. I believe that I can give them a roof over their head, food to eat, medical / dental care, transportation & job training. The end result is taking a person / family off the street and giving them their life back.If you're the sort of person that cares for the well being of others, a person that wants to help, but doesn't necessarily know how, I ask only that you help support me in this cause by spreading my project to others, help me create awareness. When my show airs, I will credit you in my heart for helping me to save lives!Interested investors: This is not only a charitable opportunity, but a tremendous opportunity to positively market your business/yourself, and yes of course make money.The success of this project (in the United States) lends itself to sister productions in every country across the globe. Homelessness (like the common cold) can affect anyone and everyone. When the world sees the difference we’re making with the success of this show, it will behoove them to do the same, and that will increase our revenue exponentially!Ask me how we can make a 'real' difference.

South Florida

The Everglades Wildlife Alliance is an NPO that tracks, investigates, and educates the public on local invasive species of all varieties and their effects not only on the environment but to the natural wildlife that they destroy.We're a non profit organization whose mission is to track invasive species in the Florida Everglades and monitor how they are disrupting and destroying the environment; paying specific attention to the abundance of wildlife that call South Florida home.Initially we're looking into the full on epidemic known locally as "The Python War" - Aptly named. There shouldn't be any Pythons or snakes of the sort in the everglades, but were introduced to the population approximately 2 decades ago, including Rock Pythons & even Anacondas! With no natural enemies in the area they are now the apex predator of the swamp with estimates over 100,000 and growing!Wildlife populations are being eviscerated and with dozens of endangered species locally... this situation is extreme!As of now there is no protocol to take care of the problem, our goal is to educate through entertainment and raise funding to continue sharing our ever evolving knowledge with the public in the hopes of making positive changes to our worldly environments.Our mission statement does encompass all invasive species (plants, bacteria etc...) as well as general, care, concern and overall Everglades understanding. We have recently worked with Barry University and have plans to work with and educate not just other universities, but to take younger students on educational & supervised field trips into the glades with the EWA via live remote satellite feeds broadcast to schools with Beacon TV.Recently became involved with the ECISMA Steering Committee. The group coordinates the Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas.

Coral Springs, Florida

Corpse Nation is a Florida based company that specializes in creating custom hand-made skulls, bones and complete corpses, both animal and human in varying degrees of decay.Sponsor of the hugely successful Festival of Souls. www.festivalofsouls.com. Corpse Nation had several props placed inside their 8,000sq ft 17 room "Demon Mansion" endorsed by none other than "The Demon" Gene Simmons of KISS himself!!!Orders are placed for Halloween, Haunted Houses, Feature Films or just for your enjoyment.Though don't take my word for it, see what others have to say and visit our website listed above.Additionally, we're having a huge sale into mid October 2014.. Check it out at www.corpsenation.com

I am an award winning published poet having contributed to dozens of anthologies, currently working on my own book of dark poetry. I am speaking with a few literary agents to take things to the next level.If you are a literary agent and have in an interest in my work,I would be very happy to speak with you.I have several other potential publications in the works. A day by day calendar and / or book of quotes. (Think Jack Handy from SNL) and a collab with another very talented author.Currently creating sizzle reels for the History Channel, The Travel Network and A&E

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

The Undercover Unit is a fully interactive theatrical year long production in Miami, FL. Unlike a haunted house where you pay and get a 5 - 10 minute thrill... At The Undercover Unit... you'll get to use 'live weapons' deal with trip wires, mines & grenades. You'll be solving riddles, finding clues and interacting with the cast. Essentially... you'll be living out a video game experience, you even get save points in case you make a wrong decision and get killed along the way. Once you're in (depending on you're ability to navigate through the scenario and the decisions you make) the experience can last anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour and a half! Feel free to contact me for more info (and for a 10% discount... use promo code 214B at checkout, includes multiple tickets and ancillary products as well ie: grenade, parking etc...)Operation is moving to a new location and we're adding a lot of new stuff for future scenario's. Stay tuned!

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Not only am I providing props via www.CorpseNation.com but I help create visual effects that will be implemented during the show to help facilitate action between theater and screen in this unique high tech live trans-media production.UPDATE:The 1st show was on Oct, 25th, 2014 at Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale. It played to a sold out crowd (standing room only!!!). An incredible feat considering the short amount of time it took to all come together. In the days since, people have been coming out of the woodwork asking for encore performances and new dates for the show!In March of 2015 those wishes came true as Theater of Vampires did a 3 week run at The Abyss Stage and Studio in Wilton Manors, FL to repeated sold out crowds. During the 2nd run, I also did the photography and videography as new cast members took over several of the roles.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Worked on the multiple award winning film: "Highway to Hell" directed by: George Monteiro & produced by: Rose Warner.Assistant Director throughout, though intermittently pulled double duty as Script Supervisor taking script notes, photographing, working with the talent and filling out continuity reports while other days I assisted the director in all areas from green screen set up to designing and implementing special effects shots.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4189560/

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Recently directed and shot several videos for 1SaleADay promoting products with the purpose of increasing brand recognition and revenue.Worked with spokes model Karina Brez (Miss Florida USA 2012) Please see below for more.

South Florida

T.A.A.P isn't actually in Motion Pictures and Film, more in the vein of "Arts, Education and Entertainment". They use fine art prints 'giclee's' to sell in order to finance film productions with important messages such as (Invasive Species, Meteorological Events & Environmentalism).I co-wrote and Directed film shoots in the South Florida area on the invasive species "The Pythons" in and around the Florida Everglades as well as specials on Hurricanes, storms and droughts.

Florida

Bass TV is a video production company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With over 10 years serving South Florida Bass TV canvases all outdoor sports, travel and tourism video / film projects as well as creative endeavors such as the upcoming action/adventure motion picture: "The Bass Brothers in the Million Dollar Bass Hunt".The Bass Brothers in the Million Dollar Bass Hunt was a comedic action/adventure tv series (now redeveloped into a feature film) based upon the former special trained military troupe The Bass Brothers coming down to Florida from Chicago to enter The Million Dollar Bass Hunt. One Million Dollars goes to the group (or individual) that catches the next world record sized large mouth bass. It's the new A-Team goes fishing and Florida is the battleground for this new million dollar smack down!Once a TV Show, now a full length feature film!Script is completed.Project is shelved temporarily in order to make room for newer projects. Interested investors are always welcome to inquire).

Script Supervisor on award winning short films including "The Conversation" written and Directed by: Gergory D. Goyins.