About

For me filmmaking is a passion. I like to tell stories through the lens of the camera and on screen. The collaborative efforts that are put together by and with other filmmakers makes it creative, fun, and rewarding. I am a non-union freelance filmmaker in Southern California, the north end of San Diego county.

As a film director, I completely immerse myself in the story, the people in front of and behind the camera, management of the entire production process, and communicating with and mentoring the cast and crew.  
 
As a cinematographer, I am particular about the composition, lighting, visual aesthetics, and sound. I own and have spent countless hours manipulating cinema cameras, lenses, and lighting gears. I also edit and color grade in post-production and own my own Editing and Color Grading system. 
 
I also enjoy writing scripts for independent films and producing them as well. I look forward to collaborating with production groups as the opportunity arise.  
I founded Patchwork Visions, a volunteering platform for independent filmmakers in San Diego, California to collaborate and create. Visit Patchwork Visions for information.
My goal is to make the best films I can, films that will be noticed in the world's festivals and cinemas. If you are like me, passionate about filmmaking, drop me a line so we can create stories and make creative film projects together.

June 2021

On location directing my recent short film "The Missed Flight" starring Rachel L Murany and Thomas Michael Mulligan, produced by A.B. Lefcourt.  We were filming inside the terminal of the McCelellan-Palomar airport in Carlsbad, California. 

San Diego's local KUSI news was there and broadcast our activity on the nightly news.

Services

Directing

Directing narrative short, feature, and commercial films.

Producing

Producing and managing entire films from pre-production to distribution.  

Cinematography

Credits in various narrative film projects range from Director of Photography to Independent Camera Operator.

Editing
Color Grading

Full-length editing and color grading using BlackMagic Davinci Resolve Studio and related tools.

Gear

Cameras

Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K
Panasonic GH5

Affiliates with local rental company for RED and ARRI cameras, lighting, and grip equipments.

Lenses

Rokinon Cine DS Primes
Canon L Series Zoom
Sigma ART Zoom
DZO Films Pictor 
Panasonic and Olympus Zoom
Metabones Speedbooster

Lighting

Tungsten Floods and Fresnels
Daylight Floods and Fresnels
LED Bi-Color 400 Soft Panels 
LED Bi-Color 500 and 1000
Diffuser, Reflectors, and Flags
CTO and CTB Gels
Scrims and Stands

Misc. Gear

Director's Monitor and Stand
7" Field Monitors with Scope
5.5" SmallHD OLED Monitor
Sekonic L-series Light Meter
Marantz 6-XLR Field Recorder
Tascam 4-XLR Field Recorder
Marantz Shotgun Mics
Marantz Boom System
Tripods and Backdrop Stands
Flags and Scrims

Gallery

The Missed Flight

(Short)

Director

Website

Runner

(Short)

Director

Editor and Colorist

IMDB

Angel Mountain

(Feature)

Editor and Colorist

Watch on Amazon Prime

Becoming Lola

(Short)

Director of Photography

Editor and Colorist

IMDB

Noa

(Short)

Editor and Colorist

IMDB

WILL

(Short)

Associate Producer

Director of Photography

Editor and Colorist

IMDB

Gravel Road

(Feature)

Director of Photography

Editor and Colorist

IMDB

Contact Ellory