I am a mother, filmmaker, educator, and founder with over 30 years of experience working across film, public impact initiatives, and education.
My journey has been deeply personal, driven by the desire to create a better world for my children and future generations.
Professional Record
Film, Industry & Leadership (1987–2006)
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Became the first female cinematographer in ICG Local 669 (Western Canada)
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Served on the IATSE / ICG Local 669 Union Board (Secretary - 4 yrs)
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Founded the Trinidad & Tobago Film Commission
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Instructor for the American Society of Cinematographers and Canadian Society of Cinematographers
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Contributed to the development of the Camera Assistants Course at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Impact Film & Environmental Policy (2017–2023)
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2021 — Through the documentary Pave the Road and associated campaigns, contributed to the passage of Costa Rica Law 9828, mandating the use of recycled materials in road construction
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2017 — Selected for the Hollyhock Social Venture Institute Intensive as Executive Director of Green Pavement Company and founder of the Pave the Road non-profit
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2023–Present — Producer partner with Gaia Entertainment (Academy Award-winning producer Mimi Polk Gitlin) on the feature documentary Pave the Road (working title)
Recent Film & Consulting Work (2019–Present)
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2nd Unit Cinematographer, The Night Agent (Season 1), Sony Pictures Television
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Producer / Consultant, The Accidental Jesus (feature film)
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Film Consultant, Batterie (Pilot)
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Producer / Consultant / Cinematographer, The Frequency of Miracles (docu-series)
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Selected series include The Night Agent, Supergirl, Travelers, and Riverdale.
Selected Collaborations
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Industry & Brands
Toyota · Kimberly-Clark · John Deere · Post Modern
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Education & Institutions
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) · Douglas College · Universidad Veritas
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Film & Industry Organizations
American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) · Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC) · From the Heart Productions
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Environmental & Policy Partners
LANAMME (Costa Rica National Materials & Structural Models Laboratory) · Earthstock · InterNations
Awards & Recognition (Selected)
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Altitude Award (Cinematography) — Women in Media (2025)
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Best Documentary Feature — Pave the Road (Chelsea Film Festival)
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Best Cinematography — Pave the Road (ARFF Barcelona; European Independent Awards)
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Best Documentary Feature — Impact Doc Awards
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Best Female Director — Best Director Awards
Distribution & Commercial Representation
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Getty Images: Producing Cinematographer
Contributing producer and cinematographer for Getty Images, the world’s largest motion picture and editorial licensing platform.​
Global Distribution: Pave the Road
Distributed by Espresso Media to Meta, Dreamscape, and multiple international broadcast channels, reaching global audiences in multiple languages.
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
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Television Academy — Member (2024–2025)
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International Cinematographers Guild (ICG) Local 669 — Full Member
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Canadian Society of Cinematographers (CSC) — Associate Member
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Women in Media — Full Member (US & Canada)
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Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) — Full Member
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International Documentary Association (IDA) — Full Member
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International Community of Female Cinematographers (ICFC) — Full Member
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From the Heart Productions — Fiscal Producing Partner
Published & Produced Works
Selected works that reflect my approach to storytelling, systems change, and education.
The Art of Film Consulting
A practical framework for independent filmmakers and consultants
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A professional guide outlining the methodologies, workflows, and decision-making structures used to develop film projects from concept through execution, with an emphasis on clarity of vision, production strategy, and collaborative leadership.
Pave the Road
Documentary feature film
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An award-winning documentary that contributed to the passage of Costa Rica Law 9828, mandating the use of recycled materials in road construction. Distributed internationally in multiple languages, the film demonstrates the capacity of storytelling to influence policy, industry practice, and public awareness at scale.