What classes and learning experiences at CMI were the most valuable in building towards your current job?
Learning how to properly check out and check in rental gear is a huge part that is taken very seriously in my line of work. The cinematography classes is where I learned the basics for grip and electric and still use those methods I learned today.
What are you doing when you aren’t working?
I can’t really answer this question because I am always working. Productions come and go so quickly here in Albuquerque that I can usually find work, and I am a person who chooses to work over relaxing…also student loans are a pain.
What’s some advice you would give a CMI student (or maybe potential CMI student) about their time at CMI?
Cherish your sleep now. This industry can be rough but it is very rewarding if you are a dedicated worker. Learn your proper knots! Lift with your legs, not your back. One last thing, I heard this on my first day on set and it’s stuck with me and the meaning holds:
“It’s not what you know, or who you know. It’s who knows you.”
Where can people see your work?
Netflix
What’s next for you?
Keep working, I wouldn’t mind jumping to other departments, set decoration, greens, grip, crafty, anything that gives me a job.