Role: Cinematographer, Writer, Director, Producer, Editor Tools: Sony FX6, GVM SD80 LED Lighting Equipment, Adobe Premiere Pro #demoreel #Sony #SonyFX6 #documentary #narrative #shortfilm

This is the final project for my degree at Full Sail University. We were required to create a video resume in 60-90 seconds that we could use to grab a potential client's attention.

Logline: At a quiet lakefront in Florida, a man haunted by old memories encounters a mysterious stranger whose guidance forces him to confront the painful truth about holding on and finally learn what it means to let go. #narrative #shortfilm #shortfilms #drama #shorts #sony #sonyfx6 #fx6 #films #film #filmschool #cinema #cinematic #healing #mentalhealt#kodak #filmcamera #florida #sunoai #suno #ai #google #veo3

Logline: A self-taught reef enthusiast must overcome the pressures of small business ownership by turning his passion for marine life into a thriving aquatic store built from his own backyard. Objective: This mini-documentary aims to highlight the resilience, creativity, and community behind small business entrepreneurship, showcasing how one man's passion for reef life led him to build a sanctuary for aquatic enthusiasts, despite the odds. Synopsis: In Tank Dreams, we follow Edwin Cruz, a passionate aquarist and family man from Deltona, FL, as he prepares for the grand opening of ABC Fish & Coral, a backyard-based reef store he built by hand. With vibrant coral ecosystems as his canvas and his garage as a storefront, Edwin transforms his passion into a business while balancing the demands of fatherhood, a full-time job, and the physical labor of entrepreneurship. The documentary reveals the beauty of Edwin’s struggle: skepticism from outsiders, tight finances, and time constraints, all of which are overcome through his determination and strong community support. With friends by his side and fish tanks full of life, Edwin edges closer to his dream of showcasing at Reefapalooza and eventually owning a commercial storefront. Tank Dreams is a story of passion, perseverance, and the belief that great things can come from humble beginnings. #fullsail #FSU #FullSailUniversity #Sony #SonyFX6 #FX6 #aquarium #aquariumfish #Coral #CoralReef #Fish #Zoa #ClownFish #Documentary #MiniDocumentary #MiniDoc #Cinematography #DigitalCinematography #Reefapalooza

00:00 Intro to 60-second Commercial 1:01 Intro to 30-second Commercial 1:33 Intro to 15-second Commercial

A short film shot on the Sony FX6. Cody, A disillusioned store employee, doubts life's possibilities. Struggles to convince himself that true happiness lies in appreciating what he already has until a mysterious encounter with a customer shakes up his perspective.

For my Project and Portfolio 3, week 1 assignment, I chose Prompt 1: "We see an exterior of a house or apartment early morning. We now are inside the house and see someone at a table with an empty plate in front of them. They get up and walk to the fridge. They pull out the ingredients and start making breakfast. They finish eating and pick up the mess they have made." I chose to make it a bit more dynamic by showing the preparation of how the breakfast was made, and if the actor can make pancakes in record-breaking time by competing with the hourglass all while enjoying some delicious pancakes.