As a B.F.A Film Production graduate of Dodge College at Chapman University, Grace has extensive education and experience in production on short films, commercials, television, and theatre. In addition, she was awarded the REACH Honorship at Warner Bros. and brings four years of studio experience, working in various departments on the lot from Studio Operations to Worldwide Television Marketing, Creative Services/On Air, finishing with working production/art department for the Freeform show Pretty Little Liars.
East of Kensington (short film, producer)
Mentored by Gary Goetzman (Playtone) and Michael Cioni (Light Iron) and starring Jack Griffo (Nickelodeon’s The Thundermans). Years after Peter Pan and the Lost Boys have overthrown the pirates, Peter visits London to return Wendy to Neverland and is kidnapped by a mysterious Stranger residing in the decaying remains of the Darling House. Peter is forced to confront a harsh reality that challenges his innocence.
The Last Words (short film, associate producer, casting director, costume design)
Awards include: Student Academy Awards (semi-finalist), DGA Student Filmmaker Awards (1st place), San Lois Obispo International Film Festival (Best Narrative Short), LA Shorts Fest, Austin Film Festival. A proud deaf man struggles with the decision to speak for the first time since childhood to say goodbye to his dying mother.
VCS Theatre Arts (theatrical productions, producer)
Alongside her father directing, Grace has produced many theatrical productions at Village Christian Schools, including Mary Poppins, The Miracle Worker, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Their productions have raised the bar for high school theatre and been won multiple awards at the Jerry Herman Awards, the National Youth Arts Awards, and the John Raitt Awards for Youth.
M&M's (commercial, unit production manager)
30 second commercial created for M&Ms Personalized My M&M’s candy. Launched Jan 2013 on Superbowl Weekend. Gained 1,442,716 views to date.
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (spec teaser, unit production manager)
Spec commercial created for the upcoming Netflix original series. Launched July 2015. Gained over 2 million views in less than 48 hours and received social media support from Netflix (network), Lemony Snicket (author), and the Dresden Dolls (soundtrack). The promo also became the top trending topic on Facebook the weekend of launch and collected press in over 125 media outlets.