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BRANDS


Brand Films & Spatial Activation

For brand films, advertising & creative direction. Based in New York and available worldwide, I direct immersive visual worlds for design-forward luxury & hospitality clients seeking to establish or refresh a legacy visual identity.

 
 


My Approach

Your Brand Story is the spine. Design is the nervous system. Music is the soul.


Ways of Working Together

End-to-End Creative Direction
From investigation and conceptual development to final delivery. A comprehensive build of the brand’s material world through film, scripting & experiences.

Directorial Lead
Brought in to execute and elevate an established concept through an expert visual lens & highly experienced on-set empathetic leadership.

Visual Strategy & CMF Consultation
An add-on for projects requiring deeper material logic, chromatic strategy, and narrative "stress-testing" during pre-production.


The Vibes I Bring to The Function

Emotional Through Line
Prioritizing deeply human stories by investigating the specific psychological "cracks" of a character.

Technical Visual Authority
High-level cinematic language rooted in intentional hierarchy and chromatic logic.

World-Building
Highly articulated environments constructed through primary research and material precision.

Empathetic Performance Directive
Performances grounded in emotional safety and clear communication.

Sustainable Generosity
Fostering a high-energy, collaborative on-set environment built on professional respect and clear communication.


[select collaborations]

e.l.f. COSMETICS GRWM - COMMERCIAL (SOCIAL FIRST)

ART DIRECTOR (VIRTUAL SETS)

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SOL DE JANEIRO - CHEIROSA 76 NYC EVENT (EXPERIENTIAL)

SET DECORATOR

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ROB THOMAS - HARD TO BE HAPPY (MUSIC VIDEO)

ART DIRECTOR

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NETFLIX -DEAD BOY DETECTIVES PREMIERE PARTY (EXPERIENTIAL)

LIGHTING

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NISSIM BLACK - MOTHALAND BOUNCE (MUSIC VIDEO)

ART DIRECTOR

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SHELL BIOFUEL - COMMERCIAL (PRODUCT LAUNCH)

ART DIRECTOR & PROPS

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ILIOS LIGHTING - COMMERCIAL (PRODUCT LAUNCH)

ART DIRECTOR

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bareMINERALS - LONGWEAR LIPSTICK (INFLUENCER SERIES)

ART DIRECTOR

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REAL ME - AIoT (PRODUCT LAUNCH)

ART DIRECTOR

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Select Client Roster : Netflix, AG1, Rob Thomas, e.l.f., IT Cosmetics, bareMINERALS, Sol de Janiero, RealMe, Shell Bio-fuel, Nissim Black, HBO


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