The Interview Q&A

Where are you primarily based out of?

LA, CA

What role do you typically play on set?

Director of Photography

How long have you been working in the film industry? Where did you get your start?

I've been working in the film industry three years, less than a year as a full time freelancer after I graduated with my MFA from USC. I work as a writer and in digital content at the American Society of Cinematographers when I am not on set.

Who is your biggest inspiration? What have they taught you?

My biggest inspiration is Rachel Morrison, ASC. Her career is something I would love to emulate-- she has consistently worked on projects that have something to say socially and culturally. While working on excellent films she has also shown what it is like to be a woman in this industry working at the top of her game while also balancing having a family.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

I draw my inspiration from films I love as well as photos that have stuck with me. Before working on a project, I try to inundate myself with images and see what sticks and resonates based on what I think the direction of the project is.

What’s are some of the biggest things you’ve accomplished in your career so far?

Some of my biggest accomplishments so far include my documentary Spokespeople winning Best Short Doc at the Rhode Island International Film Festival, as well as the Outstanding Cinematography First Look Award at USC. Narratively, my work on the horror short Thrall was featured in the December 2020 issue of American Cinematographer.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now? (No dream is too big!)

In five years, I would love to be working full time in features and television, a member of Local 600, and working on my portfolio to one day be a part of the ASC myself.

If you had one piece of advice for a woman who wants to get started in the film industry what it would be?

My advice would be to not let anyone else dictate what position you should be in on set-- try things and find where you feel you fit.