Originally from Costa Rica, I went to RISD for a BFA in Film, Animation & Video. I started my career in the film industry in NYC, working for Sesame Workshop on their reboot of The Electric Company. After using up my OPT visa, I went back to school in LA and obtained an MFA at AFI. During the last year of college, I worked part-time on reality shows, gaining valuable troubleshooting experience. It's a place where you must wear many hats and please various departments simultaneously.

With this wealth of knowledge, I finally transitioned to scripted TV and feature films. I continued to learn more workflow optimizing skills with automation and other hacks. However, it took me a while to realize that I might not actually want to fulfill my "lifelong" dream of editing; instead, I discovered a preference for the no-nonsense simplicity of technical work.

Then the pandemic shook things up in the work world. Remote work became the norm and a lot of people started to rethink their priorities. Long hours and time away from family are not cutting it anymore, and everyone wants more flexibility. But in industries where deadlines are non-negotiable, it's tough to find that flexibility. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands, exploring ways to provide it for myself and others.

For the last two years, I've been working as a substitute/additional assistant on various projects, and I've gotta say, it's been a huge success. When assistants had to take time off, I was able to jump in and keep things running smoothly. From fixing messy metadata to handling turnovers, dailies, and even cutting scenes, I can handle anything thrown my way. With my home system, I can work remotely and respond quickly to any project needs, with no delay nor big extra costs to the production.

My goal is to make the substitution process as simple and stress-free as possible for everyone involved. I'm all about teamwork, and I'm open to collaborating with post crews to figure out the best solution. I'm currently looking for remote jobs starting right away, so if you or anyone you know needs a pinch-hitter, hit me up!