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2023
BLANK STARE – “BLACKMINERALS”
CHOZEN – “Southern Haze”
Originally Uploaded August 26, 2023
Crucial Rip – “The Oppressor’s Hammer” Guitar Play Through
Uploaded April 7, 2023
CHOZEN – “Buried Alive”
Uploaded February 12, 2023
2022
Lewis Carpenter – “Bacon”
Published December 31, 2022
Da Krypt Keepa – “Inferno”
Published September 2, 2022
Filterheads – Find The Location Of Your Cabin Air Filter
A generalized informational video to help customers find where the cabin air filter is housed in their vehicle. Uploaded June 2, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14KSqQngk7Q
Filterheads – How To Know If There Is A Cabin Air Filter In Your Car
Informational video to assist customers in determining whether or not their vehicle came equipped with a cabin air filter. Uploaded May 26, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRgA9grIZVg
Lewis Carpenter – “How I Live”
Published May 24, 2022
Oddities Witch Market – Presented by River City Witches
Promotional coverage for a local oddities market, organized by the River City Witches. Uploaded May 24, 2022
Xibalba – Live at Canal Club
California based Hardcore band, Xibalba, plays Richmond for the first time in ten years. Published April 7, 2022
2021
Da Krypt Keepa – “Hellraiser”
Footage shot by Jason Burnhans. Edited by myself. Published June 21, 2021
Tel – “Punish”
A narrative driven music video created for Tel, a doom metal band based out of Richmond. Uploaded April 8th, 2021
2020
Face Masks – First Line Protective Solutions
In 2020, we began producing face masks at our facility in Richmond, Virginia. This video was designed to inform customers of this new product line (First Line Protective Solutions) as well as to show them the actual production. Uploaded November 6, 2020.
Connor G. Hicks – “Quarantine”
Connor G. Hicks is a comedian in Virginia Beach who approached me with the idea to make a skit regarding the current pandemic. Since many people are stuck working from home, he wanted to make a humorous video depicting his fictitious experience during quarantine. Uploaded May 19, 2020.
2019
Go To Eleven Racing – Pink Power Triathlon 2019
Go To Eleven Racing asked me to document their “Pink Power Triathlon” and put together a video of the day’s events. Uploaded August 31, 2019.
2018
“The Final Throwdown” – Shaka’s Last Hardcore Show
The documentation of one of the final shows to take place at the famous Virginia Beach venue, Shaka’s Live. Published December 31, 2018.
Down To Nothing – Live At Shaka’s
Published July 19, 2018
Enforced – Live At Shaka’s
Published July 19, 2018
National Association of Drug Court Professionals- Voices of Reform: Video Series
These videos were a part of a series of interviews with several NADCP graduates. I was assigned with the task of taking the raw footage and weaving them into cohesive 2-3 minute videos. Published May 9, 2018
2017
Crucial Media RVA 2017 Demo Reel
A short reel showcasing some of my favorite clips from the year 2017. Published November 25, 2017
Washington Wealth Group – Young Professionals Initiative
This video was done for the Washington Wealth Group as the final installment of a three part video series, describing the company and some of the services they offer. Published November 25, 2017.
“Murder – Alcoholocaust”
This music video was for a local death metal group named “Murder”. They wanted a dark, high contrast video reminiscent of old school horror films. Final cut was published on January 3rd, 2017.
2016
Domestic Terror – Live at The Coffee Pot Roadhouse
Live performance by Domestic Terror in Roanoke, VA. Published November 22, 2016.
About 2 months after this show, the band approached me about using this footage in a new music video and I happily obliged. Here is the full music video, containing a large quantity of the footage I shot.
“M-Lifestyle: Fedex Small Business Grant Competition Commercial”
This is a commercial I created to encourage readers and viewers to vote for M-Lifestyle in Fedex’s Small Business Grant Competition. Published originally on the M-Lifestyle page on May 29, 2016
“M-Lifestyle Interviews Shantell Malachi of ‘Dress For Success Central Virginia”
Shantell Malachi is the founder of “Dress For Success” Central Virginia and “She Empowers”. In this interview we get an exclusive look at what these organizations do for the community and how Shantell became involved in this kind of work. Originally published on the M-Lifestyle page on May 23rd, 2016
“M-Lifestyle Talks to The Black Excellence Crew from VCU”
In this video we interviewed Terry and Terrence Everett of the now famous viral video, “Black Excellence @ VCU”. This interview explores the origins of the video as well as what motivates the two brothers to attain “Black Excellence”. Published March 4th, 2016.
College Video Projects
Documentary
“STUCK”
This is a short documentary about Heroin in Virginia and the devastating effects it has on users and their loved ones. I worked alongside two other talented VCU students, Meagan Lefante and Eurah Lee to write, shoot, produce, and edit this film. “STUCK” was shot and edited in late 2015 from October to December.
News Stories
These following news stories were all written, shot and edited by me during my time studying at VCU’s Robertson School of Media and Culture.
“Cloudy Days Cause Concern Over Solar Powered Pay Stations”
This was the final news story that I wrote, shot, and edited for my MASC 460 course at VCU. This story takes an inside look at the issue of faulty solar powered parking pay stations on VCU’s Monroe Park campus. Published April 21, 2015
“Falsely Reported Robberies”
This news story centers around the issue of falsely reported robberies and how they impact the local police department’s efforts to keep citizens safe. Published March 30, 2015
“Closing of the Westhampton Theater”
In this piece, I investigate the reasons behind the closing of Richmond’s historic Westhampton Theater and talk to the head of the Westhampton Citizens Association about what he thinks should happen to the property. Published on March 5, 2015
“Panda Express Is Coming To VCU”
My first story for the course MASC 460. In this news story, I talk to the head of VCU Dining Services, Tamara Highsmith, and ask about the delays in the grand opening of their “Panda Express” location. Published on February 9, 2015
“New Walkway at the Northbank Trail”
This was the very first broadcast news story that I created during my time studying broadcast journalism. This story explains how the James River Hikers group teamed up with the James River Park Systems staff to create a safe walkway along the Northbank Trail for all to use. Published on December 11, 2014
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