I graduated from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA with a degree in Film and Video Production. Most of the film classes were through Pittsburgh Filmmakers, a non-profit organization focusing on independent film.

Students were responsible for every aspect of their own film. It was a great way to learn and appreciate every job and detail involved in making a film. In my first production class I found my place in the film making world, editing.

Junior year I interviewed my grandmother about her life with macular degeneration. Blurred: Living with Macular Degeneration also features her optometrist, Dr. Gary Kirman. He uses the film in his practice to prepare patients and their families for dealing with this form of blindness. It has also been showcased at Lion’s Clubs in the Central PA area.

For my senior thesis I really stretched my brain for a film idea. My teacher Sue Howard, editor of Mr. Rodger's Neighborhood, approached me with the idea of a documentary verses a narrative thesis. This would allow the bulk of my work to be done in the editing room, my favorite place!

I needed a topic that was possible for a full-time student to shoot and edit in three semesters. Then I realized, that was the perfect topic, student filmmaking. I followed my good friend Ed "Cheech" Piskor while he shot Karoshi for his advanced film class. In December of 2006 Behind the Student Film was screened at the senior thesis showcase.

Watch Behind the Student Film.

After college I saved up for the big move to Hollywood. I spent the summer at WITF of Harrisburg working with editor Steve Ulrich on a travel show called Explore PA. Steve was an amazing mentor and allowed me to cut pieces for the show.

I returned to Pittsburgh once again and worked as an editor for a small production company. They produced work for the state and national companies dealing with issues such as brain injury and peer mentoring. I also edited two television series for airing on satellite television.

In September 2007 I packed my car and set out on a four-day journey to sunny California. In December I got a call to work the last three weeks of AVPR (Alien vs. Predator Requiem) as a production assistant to editorial. I had interviewed for this job two days after arriving in CA so I like to say I did get the first job I interviewed for, it just took a while.

I split the last week of AVPR with another Fox film, Dragonball. I'm still with Dragonball and loving it. I'm lucky to be working with such an amazing crew. They keep me learning and laughing. The film is set to release in April '09. I'm looking forward to seeing my name on the big screen, where it belongs.

I've made wonderful friends in LA and have a blast exploring everything the city has to offer. I'm currently living in a studio apartment with a view of the sign that reminds me where I live, Hollywood!