Short Films
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The Unknown Metal Box
(2024)
Summary
A stranger than fiction mystery, The Unknown Metal Box follows a Durham man’s mission to reunite a box of photo negatives with its original owner.
In collaboration with Maddie Stambler.
Funding provided by the 2020 Robert E. Pristo Filmmaking Award and the 2023 Filmed in NC Fund Award.
Awards
Official Selection, San Francisco Documentary Festival 2024
Official Selection, Albuquerque Film & Music Experience 2024
Official Selection, Mindfield Film Festival Albuquerque 2024
Official Selection, North Carolina Film Festival 2024
Fire & Flood
(2023)
Summary
Fire & Flood paints a video portrait of a struggling town in rural North Carolina and the small community that is fighting to keep it afloat against all odds.
Funding provided by the 2022-2023 Duke University Dean’s Research Award.
Awards
“Best Environmental Documentary,” Northwood Film Festival 2023
“Best Film by an Emerging Filmmaker,” Outer Banks Environmental Film Festival 2023
Official Selection, Raleigh Film and Art Festival 2023
Official Selection, Indigo Moon Film Festival 2023
Official Selection, Beaufort Film Festival 2023
Official Selection, Subculture Film Festival 2023
Official Selection, Dunedin International Film Festival 2023
Honorable Mention, Foothills Film Festival 2023
How to Rat
(2022)
Summary
A tongue-in-cheek guide to owning rats told through the lens of two quirky rodent-loving families.
In collaboration with Laura Asherman.
Awards
Official Selection, Oxford Film Festival 2023
Selected for Duke University’s 2022 Cinematic Arts Student Film Festival
January Eleventh
(2022)
Summary
A short documentary essay film about a mother’s journey to heal from past trauma and reunite with her long-lost son.
Awards
2021-2022 Duke University Dean’s Research Award
Selected for Duke University’s 2023 Cinematic Arts Student Film Awards Screening
Microdosing Momma
(2021)
Summary
A North Carolina mom speaks out about how microdosing psychedelic mushrooms has helped her cope with past trauma, pain, depression and anxiety.
In collaboration with Laura Asherman.
George Mitchell’s Legacy
(2021)
Summary
A Durham Artist finally shares his life story shortly before his passing.
In collaboration with Maddie Stambler.