There is nothing more frightening as a filmmaker than exposing one’s own vulnerabilities. “Gemini” is weird for me to discuss. It was a mode of expressing a sector of myself I still don’t quite understand. One I may not even … Continue reading Gemini: Composed of Two
A sci-fi drama about conversion therapy. I mixed this unlikely brew in “A Cleansing,” a film I wrote and directed at NJ Film School this season. The film cuts between two loosely connected scenes which, together, display the experience of hating … Continue reading A Cleansing: Written by Us All
Although one of my shorter films, “The Elements” felt like a culminating project of sorts. That is, I collected all that I had learned in 2018 about the art and science of filmmaking—organizing the chaos of a one-shot film, utilizing … Continue reading The Elements: An Experiment of Sorts
Twenty centuries ago, Ovid published his Metamorphoses, a Latin narrative poem of countless mythological transformations. Just a few weeks ago, one of these tales underwent a transformation of its own, in the form of a romantic short film titled Baucis & Philemon. … Continue reading Baucis & Philemon: A Tale’s Transformation
You know, for a 2-minute film, this took a really long time to get done. Markers? Markers is a dramatic short about a girl who redefines her own labels after being outed as lesbian at school. The film doesn’t contain … Continue reading Markers: Heart to the Beat
Right now, I’m thinking pretty much the same thing I was thinking at this point in the film challenge: Let’s wrap this up already. Vol. 3 As part of a 24-hour film challenge, my team and I wrote, filmed, and … Continue reading Lemonhead: 7PM to Sunday
This was probably the most grueling shoot I have been a part of thus far. I was hot, tired, and anxious about finishing in a timely manner. But hey, that makes for an interesting blog post, right? Vol. 2 This … Continue reading Lemonhead: 9AM to 7PM
It’s midnight. You continuously refresh the page until an email appears. You have received your prompt, and you have 24 hours to make a film out of it. What do you do? Last week, I participated in the NJ Film … Continue reading Lemonhead: Midnight to 9AM
I can’t go back now and make that phone not ring. I wrote and directed The Phone Rang, a dramatic short film about a teen who blames himself for his friend’s suicide, which is revealed through flashbacks. The film really delves … Continue reading The Phone Rang: One Shot
Love. It’s in the air, it’s in our hearts, it’s on post-it notes. To celebrate Notes being selected for the Gold Coast International Film Festival, I will share the full story, from conception to release. Since I wrote, starred in, and edited the … Continue reading Writing Notes: The Full Story
You are sitting in your room, playing your cello, when it all goes silent. And it stays that way. You have gone deaf. All you can hear is the ringing of silence, the sound of darkness. This is the opening scene … Continue reading Darkness: Cameras, Cellos, & Cupcakes
Not all assistants get coffee, some of us get lenses. The day is today! The filming of Seven Taps is among us, so read on to learn more! To read about the pre-production of the film, click right here. I dare … Continue reading Seven Taps: Not All Assistants Get Coffee
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