Directors Reel 2016

This is my 2016  Directors Reel consisting of films I have done over the past 4 years of High School.

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Empty Rooms

Director|Writer|

Cinematographer|

A magician prepares for a magic show. What is holding him back?

 

 

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Something Special

Cinematographer|

Editor|

A girl just wants to sell some lemonade, but is running into some trouble.

 

 

 

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Brief Moments in Life

Cinematographer|

Editor|

Capturing even the smallest of moments.

 

 

I wrote this for you.

Director|Writer|

A man is writing a eulogy for a loved one. Then writers block emerges.

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NAMELESS

WRITER|DIRECTOR|

CINEMATOGRAPHER|

EDITOR|

A boy wakes up in purgatory not knowing who he is nor why he is there. People start showing up. Now the question is.. who is telling the truth?

This film was nominated for an international film festival called Wiper Film Festival.

 

 

"Windows"- The Social Experiment

Director|Editor|

Cinematographer|

This is more of an experimental piece than a Music Video. As the mood of the song changes so does the videos message.

 

 

Dirty Red Bandana

Cinematogapher|

Editor

A film that combines both narrative and experimental filmmaking. A movement piece that was originally performed in NYC at different shows turned into 

 

 

 

SOMNUS

WRITER|DIRECTOR|

A teen can't go to sleep when all he can think about are the SATs the next day.  Let the fun begin. A comedy that was made at University of North Carolina School of the Arts for the Summer Intensive Program. 

 

 

 

Chains -Music Video Cover

Director|Editor|

Cinematographer

This music video is a cover sung by my friend Brittneyann Accetta that we collaborated on to film. It also has won "Best Music Video" at Hendrick Hudson Film Festival in New York.

 

 

A Speeding Bullet

WRITER|DIRECTOR|

CINEMATOGRPAHER|

EDITOR|

When two lovers clash with one another they both feel distraught. This film shows their one last decision. The film was shot in only 4 shots.

 

 

ThE pERfecTIOnist

Writer|Director|

 Cinematographer|

A halloween montage type of film showing a character with dark temptations. Inspired by A Clockwork Orange.

 

 

 

Britany Saves the World

Cinematographer|

Editor|

A loner girl who just wants to fit and help others is always rejected by others. She puts on a cape and starts a new chapter in her life! This film won "Best Film Overall" at the East Brunswick Record Play Film Festival in New Jersey.

 

 

State of Matter (Experimental)

Director|Editor|

Cinematographer|

An experimental showcasing experiments representing the states of matter.

 

 

Mosaic Documentary

Cinematographer|

Editor|

A religious and charitable organization called Mosaic forms multiple groups of teens in New Jersey to come together to learn about each others faiths and to help with charity. This documentary was dedicated to show how this program contributes to our world.

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Forgotten

Assistant Camera|Editor|

A boy looks back at two moments of his life. Both  were the biggest mistakes of his life. One costed him his life. This film was entered in for the Jackson Liberty Film School

 

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Up the Wall

Cinematographer|

Editor|

A short open scene involving two characters. One mischeavous that likes to mess around with the other. Directed by Dominic Mistretta.

 

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Dead Silent

Director|Writer|

Cinematographer|

Actor|

A man wakes up in the forest not knowing who he is. Chased by a masked man. What secrets await him?

 

 

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NO EXIT

Director|

Cinematographer|

Writer|Actor|

A very short film about a killer set out to commit a crime.

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More Than Just a Pet

Cinematographer|

Editor|

This film was directed by my very close friend, Dominic Mistretta, based on his connections with his dog Mya. My job as a cinematographer and editor was to help recreate his memories of the relationship he had with his pet.

 

 

 

Fake Smiles

Cinematographer|

Assisstant Director|

A montage directed by Matt Ortiz. This film tells a story about two boys who were once frineds drift away overtime.

 

 

 

FILM ROLL​

Director|Actor|

Editor|

A druggie takes a trip down to his memories. Soon he realizes that he screwed up and takes consequences. We see through his eyes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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