DIRECTING
"REQUIEM"
Existential Thriller | 16m | 2021
In a dystopian society where excessive prescription medication is normalized--a timid man dies of withdrawal and begins a metaphysical journey to make sense of his dying mind. In this Lynchian odyssey, Henry's (Nick Felix) subconscious anxieties manifest into hallucinations that control his reality. Henry's post-humoral addictive tendencies ultimately lead to the complete annihilation of his mind, body, and spirit.
Starring
Nick Felix
Orange County Film Festival Winner for
Best Director
2021
Official Selection
"Auteur Collection"
The Film Fund
2022
Official Selection
NYU Tisch School
2021
PARABALLUM
Commercial | 2m | 2019
When intruders come knocking,
John Wick (Camron Hicks) must protect himself with the only feasible weapon he has access to: dodgeballs.
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With gorgeous, high-contrast cinematography provided by Zayd Ezzeldine, this critically acclaimed commercial work was designed as an advertisement for a school dodgeball tournament.
Starring
Camron Hicks
OCFF Winner for
Best Commercial
2020
Nominated for
Best Cinematography
OCFF
2020
Nominated for
Best Score
OCFF
2020
FORMALLY ROLLED
Spot Feature | 6m | 2021
Following an incident at his school's Winter Formal dance, student athlete Tate Zimmerman must learn, grow, and rediscover what trust truly looks like in his relationships.
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Highlighting the importance of family and growth, this piece was filmed entirely on location with archived footage being obtained from the event itself.
Starring
Tate Zimmerman
Nominated for
Best Spot Feature
Orange County Film Festival
2021
Winner
Audience Choice Award
Irvine Film Festival
2021