Hey there! I'm a filmmaker and freelance editor who's drawn to the experimental side of things. I used to tell myself I would go to film school if I won the lottery. And, well.. I did not win any millions. But I did major in film at Portland State, and I wouldn't trade that experience for anything! My time at PSU was well-balanced with practicum and nuanced theory and history, and thanks to the pandemic, I had ample time to spend in post.
I'm currently focusing on shooting/editing live events and music videos in Portland, OR. My goal is to help local musicians create more content at an affordable rate, and highlight our vibrant music scene which attracts so many people to the city. In addition to local music, I've also had the honor of collaborating with local fashion designer Emma Young, first with a fashion show recap, and now with a 3 part series of experimental shorts that are still in production. Last but not least, I'm working on developing a streaming app called L.U.V. (Local Underground Video), which will only feature Oregon-made content. Stay tuned!
In 2024 I edited my first feature Hishkenstien: After Dark (2024), a comedy horror featuring a sleazy filmmaker who's risen from the dead. You can find Gare Scare's first film in this grindhouse saga, Bad People Doing Bad Things (2021), streaming on Troma.
In 2023, I co-directed and edited Anathema, which toured over 30 cities in the U.S. and Canada in Hump! Film Fest. The crew and I couldn't be more excited to have shared this campy, queer, sci-fi short with the world. We are very honored to be one of 22 films chosen out of 280! I've also had the pleasure of working on Butt Quack (2023) with a group of friends, and being awarded 'Best Film' in Movie Madness's Direct to Video 48 Hour Film Festival. (Be sure to check out Movie Madness in Portland, OR, the largest video rental store still thriving!).
In real life, so to speak, you'd probably find me at a punk show, hosting a movie night at my house filled with couches, or doing a silly YouTube workout. I have a soft spot for overtly edgy 90s cinema and slice of life stories. Shoot me an email or follow me on Instagram to get in touch!