I spent the first decade of my career in film, working my way up from production assistant to union crew member before moving into visual effects. After several years doing VFX on set, I joined Paramount Pictures, contributing to feature films including World War Z, Borat, and the Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Paranormal Activity franchises.

In 2015, I moved into virtual reality, joining Vrse.works, a pioneering studio making some of the first immersive films. I produced and led post-production on projects that earned an Emmy nomination and a Cannes Lions Grand Prix. Along the way, I collaborated with a roster of acclaimed directors, including Academy Award nominees Luca Guadagnino and Lucy Walker.

I also directed my own VR films, which were selected for Cannes, Tribeca, and the Venice Biennale.

While working in VR, I became interested in how AI could make immersive worlds more believable. That led me to cofound Artie, one of the first AI startups focused on the entertainment industry. We launched multiple products, earned several U.S. patents, raised $40M in venture capital, and grew to nearly 50 people before the company was acquired in 2024.

Since then, I’ve returned to creative work. Most recently, I produced Azul, a sci-fi short shot in Mexico that won an Ariel, one of Mexican cinema’s most prestigious awards.

I’ve spoken about the future of entertainment at SXSW, Google, Meta, and Sundance. [Full bio →]