Makenna is originally from Northern Virginia and is attending school at Brigham Young University through their Media Arts Major. She is certified to use the Arri Alex Mini LF at the university. She is pursuing her love for the creative and analytical aspects of film through directing, cinematography and editing. She is a current BYU Broadcasting employee in the Post Editorial department for two years, she has led live video operation, was an intern for a local production company in Leesburg, Virginia and has led and assisted on multiple local projects in and outside of BYU.
Drone certification in progressDJI Mini 2 etc.Expereince with Sony FX6, R3D Komodo, Cannon C300 Arri Alexa Mini LF BYU certified Best Boy; Lovers RetreatDigital Imaging Technician; BygoneScript Supervisor; Ballad of the Westwind KidAssistant Editor; Urban Forager Led crew, transferred various camera files into DaVinci Resolve, created dallies, created a script breakdown, continuity breakdown, daily filming reports and more. Over 300 hours volunteered during first three semesters of college on Advanced Fiction Production Sets.1st AC on a music video shot at Enigma 3Camera Operator for It is Inside short filmCamera Operator and 1st AC on commercial work for Heck Studios shortBoom Operator for various BYU student filmsDirected and shot cinematography for a documentary shot film accepted into Final Cut film festival and into The Public Domain Film and Music FestivalExperience in theater lighting and sound