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The beauty of film is the beauty of the ordinary; of people and quiet places.

I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and I am a proud “Utahn”. My family has lived here for generations, since the first Mormon Pioneers entered the valley in 1847. I love my family and my heritage; the hard work and sweat of hundreds of hands that have put me where I am today. In my life and young adulthood, I learned to love the outdoors, reading, and that certain intangible quality that is hard work and sincere expression. From an early age I knew I wanted to create.

Engaging in the craft of film making and specifically directing is my ultimate creative pursuit in life. The more I study and consume all kinds of art, the more committed I become to this beautiful form of expression.

On top of directing, cinematography, and writing, I have been teaching professionally for almost 6 years now and find it extremely invigorating and fulfilling. Creating things, teaching about the masters who have created beauty before me, and continually steeping myself in the art and craft of storytelling is my life’s passion.

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