About Me

I began my filmmaking journey in 2019 with my first short film, In the Spirit, where I took on the roles of writer, director, cinematographer, and editor. What started as a passion project quickly gained international recognition, earning multiple awards and nominations at film festivals around the world.

Since then, I’ve continued to grow as a filmmaker, creating a diverse range of projects. My short documentary covering a Black Lives Matter protest during COVID-19 in my town of Redlands, CA was nominated for Best Documentary Short at the Los Angeles International Film Festival. I’ve also produced a feature-length film, commercial content for businesses, a No Kings protest documentary, and a music video for a local artist.

I’m constantly pushing my craft forward—most recently by incorporating Super 8mm film into my work to bring a unique visual texture to my projects if the idea calls for it. No matter the format, I bring a deep passion for storytelling, a strong creative vision, and a fast, reliable turnaround. You can rest assured your film will be in great hands that cares as much as you do.

Below you can find a list of my Award wins and nominations along with the gear I own and will provide on your shoot.

-Chase

Awards Recognition

Los Angeles Film Awards |2019 – In the Spirit, Best Narrative Short (Winner)

London International Film Festival |2021 – In the Spirit, Best Narrative International Short (Winner)

Paris Film Awards |2021 - In the Spirit, Best Indie Short Film (Low Budget) (Winner)

Indie Short Fest |2019 - In the Spirit, Best Original Story/Best Comedy Short/Best First Time Director/Best Acting Ensemble (Finalist)

Florence Film Awards |2019 - In the Spirit, Best Comedy Short Film/Best Director Short Film (Finalist)

Festigious Los Angeles |2019 - In the Spirit, Best Indie Short (Semi- Finalist)

Indie Short Fest |2020 - Black Lives Matter Protest Documentary, Best Documentary Short/Best Web & New Media (Semi-Finalist)

Filmmaking Gear

Cameras:

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Canon 1014 XL-S Super 8mm, Lomo’ Instant Wide Polaroid

Lenses:

Canon FD 28mm 2.8, Canon FD 35-105mm 3.5, Canon FD 135mm 2.5, Zeiss Jena Flektogon 20mm 2.8, Zeiss Jena Flektogon 35mm 2.4, SMC Takumar 50mm 1.4, Helios 44-2 58mm F2, 7Artisans Fish-eye 7.5mm 2.8 - (Lens Attachments Available as well: Black Pro-Mist, Specialized Style FX Prism)

Rigs:

Shoulder Rig, Tripod, Indoor/Outdoor Car Mount, 12’ Tripod Rail Dolly

Sound:

Zoom H6 Portable Audio Recorder, Audix SCX-One Condenser Mic, RODE NTG3B Shotgun Mic, Hollyland Lark 150 2-Person Digital Wireless Mics

Lighting:

Dracast LED500 S-Series Bi-Color 2-Light Kit

(Additional Lighting Can Be Acquired If Needed)