Make. Believe.

My work is shaped by a simple conviction: cinema can be a hymn. Cinematic hymns are meditations on the human condition, crafted to draw the viewer into active contemplation rather than passive consumption.

I reject manipulation (whether through music, editing, or performance) in favor of truthfulness, restraint, and spiritual presence.

I believe cinema can be a form of worship. Not by preaching, but by presenting life honestly: its suffering, its joy, and the quiet, daily pursuit of knowing Christ. My aim is not to entertain, but to invite, to create spaces where the viewer must bring their own spirit to the encounter. Films should reflect reality as it is, not as we’d like it to be, while pointing beyond what is seen to the deeper reality.

My background is in the U.S. Marine Corps as a combat photojournalist, followed by an MFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. That foundation taught me to approach images with honesty and intention, where every frame must carry its own weight. Since then, I’ve written, directed, and produced work that strives to be truthful, visually disciplined, and spiritually resonant. Today, I carry those lessons forward: no spectacle, no artifice, only the pursuit of cinematic honesty in service of something greater than myself.

I live in the Midwest, where I write, direct, and develop projects that reflect this philosophy. My short films have screened internationally and are available on Vimeo and YouTube. I’m currently developing my first feature film shaped by the same commitment: to create work that reveres God through the honest portrayal of human experience.

This site serves as a hub, directing you to my films online and my essays on storytelling, and reflections on the intersection of faith, art, and cinema via my Substack.