ACT Accelerator Demo Day – Cohort 5 was ACT House’s biggest moment yet, bringing six months of founder progress to the stage through a high-impact live production. This project goes behind the scenes of the design, A/V direction, and storytelling that made it all come together.

A 24-hour hackathon becomes a full-circle story about ambition, community, and what happens when unused raw footage turns into a defining narrative. This mini-doc cracks open the ecosystem behind Tulsa’s rising tech scene and the people who shaped it.

Framed inside a vibrant, unapologetically queer art exhibit, this project uses Studio 66’s stories to show how identity and mental health shape one another. It captures the power of being seen — and the impact of seeing yourself reflected back.

A blank canvas became the catalyst for a powerful conversation about Black mental health, creativity, and community. This project with the Black Moon Collective blended art, storytelling, and impact — even raising funds for local mental health initiatives.

This roundtable marked my first full leap into directing a concept from the ground up — blending mental health, creativity, and community into a single filmed conversation. It became a project that shaped my voice as a storyteller and deepened my roots in Tulsa’s creative ecosystem.

At Spark Summit 2022, I led live event production for a two-day gathering of artists, founders, and innovators shaping Tulsa’s creative future. The experience cemented my collaboration with Tulsa Creative Engine and connected me with leaders across the city.

This project marked my return to Tulsa’s creative scene, leading the full live production and recap for TCE’s 2022 Music Business Accelerator showcase. It became the moment that reconnected me to the city and opened the door to years of collaboration ahead.