FILMMAKER

DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER

Light in the Water

Role: Director & Producer

Feature film

In 1982, soon after the first Gay Games, 'West Hollywood Swim Club,' as it was known then, registered as the first openly gay masters swim and water polo club. This feature documentary film follows their battle for acceptance: from their humble beginnings, to how these men and women have become a renowned force fighting injustice in the world of competitive sports.

Crossing Tahoe

Role: Director & Producer

Short film

Amidst a global pandemic and lockdown, one open water swimmer battles mental health challenges while training to complete the California Triple Crown.

Natzler

Role: Co-Producer & Story Producer

Short film currently in post production

The love story, the legacy, and the pots.

Hi! I’m Lis

Other Work Experience

Creative Director

N3twork

Creative Director / Marketing (progressed from Video Editor)

  • Advanced through 3 roles over 5 years — video editing, marketing concept production, and creative direction — reflecting increasing ownership of brand and creative strategy

  • Own end-to-end look, tone, and creative concepts for 2 mobile games in soft launch

  • Led marketing creative for "Triumph," driving 80K downloads across select soft launch countries 

Freelance

Notable projects include: "The Pitch" (2 episodes, Audience Network), various unscripted shows for Tastemade, and multiple artist mini-documentaries for Coachella's social media channels. Additional credits as assistant editor include Kobe Bryant's "Muse" (Showtime), Barbie commercials, numerous music videos, and a Disney Interactive commercial.

Freelance

Selected Clients:

  • Specialty Health - Directed & produced a feature-length documentary translating groundbreaking preventative health research into a human story, following prominent members of Reno, Nevada's fire and police departments.

  • City of Reno — Created "Know Your City Employee," a public access show profiling city employees on and off the job

  • NV Energy — Produced a safety training video for a power plant

  • Apex Performance Solutions — Produced a "Day in the Life" employee video for recruiting and partner outreach

  • Malena Raymond for School Board — Produced a political campaign ad

Video Editor

Corporate and Social Filmmaker