The Harvester
Short film
The harvest
River landscape
Forest landscape
The harvest
Conceived in the midst of COVID, The Harvester is a reimagining of the western genre through the lens of a dystopian hellscape, where the film explores themes of cyclical trauma, survival, and the loss humanity. The film is experimental in its strict adherence to a 'show don't tell' philosophy. So much so that there is not a single line of comprehensible dialogue spoken and thus the film is that much more reliant on its striking and imaginative visual style, in order to convey the story.
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I led all aspects of production design from initial concept work through final fabrication, establishing a cohesive and distinctive visual language for The Harvester. Drawing on raw, reclaimed materials—oxidized metals, distressed organic textiles, and weathered synthetics—I developed an environment that feels both tactile and deeply authentic. Every prop, costume, and set piece was intentionally designed with narrative purpose, supported by detailed backstory and a strong emphasis on functional realism within the film’s world.
Awards
-Best Short Film Production Design - The Oregon Short Film 2024
-Best Horror Film - The Oregon Short Film Festival 2024
-Best Science Fiction Film - Horrorigins 2024​​​​​​
BORN
Performance art piece
BORN is a performance art piece that examines the gender binary within the fashion industry. I was commissioned to design and fabricate ten custom mannequins to populate the set, using form as a vehicle to explore themes of identity and individuality. Each mannequin was created as a life cast of a different person, intentionally representing a wide range of body types and physical distinctions to challenge conventional standards.
I developed and executed a four-stage fabrication process to achieve both realism and durability. First, I created “skin bags” by wrapping models’ body parts in plastic and tape to capture form. These molds were then filled with expanding foam and reinforced with an internal PVC armature for structure. Once cured, the outer layers were removed to reveal sculptural components, which were assembled into fully articulated mannequins. Finally, I applied a custom latex-and-sand coating to achieve a plaster-like finish with enhanced strength and longevity—resulting in pieces that were both visually striking and built to withstand performance use.
A Stranger Passing Through
Short stop motion film
A Stranger Passing Through is a short stop-motion film created for a 2021 film production course, drawing heavily on the imagery and logic of restless dreams.
I conceived, designed, and executed all aspects of the project—from pre-production through post. The set featured a 5' x 5' hand-painted canvas backdrop, designed with dual environments that could be flipped to expand the visual narrative. The central character was hand-sculpted from Super Sculpey over a copper wire armature, allowing for expressive, frame-by-frame movement. The film was shot using a phone camera, demonstrating a resourceful, hands-on approach to filmmaking while maintaining a strong, cohesive visual style.
Come Home to Me
Short Film
The character "Pat" is an ethereal elk-like being featured as the main antagonist in the short film Come Home to Me. To create this humanoid character, I made a casting of a real elk skull which was then cast in a light rubbery material. I then fabricated a metal bracket with straps which married the rubber mask and genuine elk horns, creating a wearable mask. The rest of the costume was sown using foe alpaca fur using a XL hoodie and sweatpants as templates.
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