Festival and Projection Work
I have worked as a projectionist for various film festivals, series, and events throughout the last 5 years and have volunteered for several festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival. I am also a founder of a short film contest called the 7th Annual.
The 7th Annual Horror Film Contest started out as a passion project between my friend, Sam Jacobsen, and I. We wanted challenge our friend group of recent film school graduates with a contest. The rules were simple - make a horror film in under 5 minutes and buy into the contest with $5. The $5 was pooled together to create the prize money for Fan Favorite and Scariest Film. 5 years later and the 7th Annual lives on in much the same way. We have now opened it up to the public and have since gotten over 30 submissions each year. The most recent, the 5th annual 7th Annual, brought around 120 attendees, the largest ever. We are always looking to expand and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to try their hand at making a scary movie. At the 7th Annual, we believe that filmmaking and fear are for everyone.
Projection Experience
International Film Series (2021 - 2026) - Projected frequent DCP and 35mm programs for regular audiences
Boulder International Film Festival (2024, 2026) - Projected full 3 day DCP programs
Denver Film Festival (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) - Projected several DCP programs over the course of the 10 day fest
Cinema Studies Department at CU Boulder (2021 - 2026) - Projected 35mm, 16mm, and digital screenings for classes
Festival Volunteering
Boulder International Film Festival (2018, 2019) - Volunteered as an usher for the 3 day festival
Toronto International Film Festival (2025) - Volunteered in a variety of roles over 4 days of the festival
