My philosophy is that video content is evergreen. No matter how old or new, it can still make an impact in the world especially when the story is told from the heart. Growing up, I didn’t see many people who looked like me in the video production industry whether in front of or behind the camera. In everything that I do, I aim to bring more representation into this craft.
When diverse voices are included at the table, it opens up endless possibilities for greatness. It also helps to dispel negative stereotypes about cultures that are so often misunderstood. We’re all human with our own unique stories to convey to the world and I want to help share them through my lens.
I’m Mika (pronounced My-kuh), a Nashville native with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from the University of Tennessee with 12 years of experience in video production. I’ve worked across small and large-scale productions, helping bring projects from concept to completion for distribution across social media, broadcast television, websites, and other digital platforms.
My experience spans every phase of production, from creative development and pre-production planning to filming, editing, and final delivery. I enjoy balancing the creative and logistical sides of production, whether that means developing concepts, coordinating crews and locations, managing budgets and schedules, operating a camera, or shaping the final story in the edit.
I’m well versed in all phases of the video production process (pre-production, production and post-production). My skill set includes but is not limited to:
Creative Development & Strategy
- Drafting new business proposals for commercial and government RFPs
- Concept development and creative pitching
- Project scoping and needs assessments
- Production treatments and project planning
Production Management
- Budget development and management
- Production schedules, timeline development, and milestone tracking
- Crew booking, coordination, and invoicing
- Location scouting, booking, and logistics
- Talent scouting and coordination
Production & Filming
- Field and studio production
- Videography and camera operation
- Interviews and live event coverage
Post-Production & Delivery
- Video editing for social media, campaigns, and events
- Content cutdowns and platform-specific versions
- Closed captioning and accessibility deliverables
- Technical QA
- Final exports and delivery coordination
