As a filmmaker, I’m driven by a deep passion for creating films that push the boundaries of narrative storytelling, and that explore the complexities of the human experience. My work is characterized by a unique blend of documentary-style realism using real locations, naturalistic lighting, and unobtrusive camera work to create a sense of authenticity and immediacy. At the same time, I’m committed to creating films that are as visually stunning as they are emotionally resonant and I’m constantly pushing myself to explore new and innovative ways of bringing my stories to life. To do this I work closely with my cinematographers and production designers to create images that are both beautiful and haunting – images that stay with the viewer long after the credits have rolled. Above all, my process is deeply collaborative. I work closely with my actors to develop characters that are fully realized and richly detailed, and I encourage them to improvise and dive deeper than what’s on the page. I also encourage my creative team to find themselves in my films, in order to deepen their connection to the material, which in turn strengthens the emotional resonance of my work. I believe that film has the power to change hearts and minds, and whether I’m exploring the complexities of human relationships, the fears and desires hidden in our minds, or the mysteries of the natural world, I’m always striving to create films that are both intellectually engaging and emotionally impactful.

My artistic practice is driven by a deep desire to explore the complexities of memory, trauma, friendship, purpose, and regrets. These themes are intricately intertwined and are often explored simultaneously in my work, creating a rich and complex tapestry of human experiences. As a neurodivergent creator with a family history of dementia, memory is of particular importance to me, and is the common thread through all of my work. One way I achieve this is by creating physical and emotional manifestations of memory that characters in my films have to interact with. My experience with C-PTSD has also inspired me to write about the lasting effects of trauma, and I often create characters who are still processing traumatic events from their past. The theme of friendship has always fascinated me, and I love exploring the resiliency of friendship through difficult times, the dangers of trauma-bonded relationships, and platonic male/female friendships. Purpose is another significant theme in my work, and I often follow characters who are either searching for a new passion or trying to rediscover a lost one. Finally, regrets are a central theme in many of my projects, and I often place my characters in anxiety-inducing situations that force them to confront bad decisions from their past. Through my artistic practice, I hope to create works that resonate with viewers on a deep and emotional level, bringing them closer to understanding the complexities of the human experience.

Looking ahead, I’m eager to push the boundaries of my medium in order to further explore the complexities of the human experience. I’m particularly interested in delving deeper into the theme of memory and exploring it through more abstract and experimental means via genre-bending. This will involve experimenting with different narrative structures and visual techniques to create a more immersive and visceral experience for the audience. In terms of aesthetics, I’m drawn to the use of bold and vivid color to convey emotion and meaning in my work inspired by films like Wong Kar Wai’s “In the Mood for Love,” Andrei Tarkovsky’s “Stalker,” while incorporating the visual movement of Terrence Malick’s “Tree of Life,” and Andrea Arnold’s “American Honey.” I’m also interested in exploring the use of organic sound to accentuate the visuals, and experimenting with unconventional sonic textures. Overall, I see these new directions in my work as a continuation of my past explorations while also taking me in exciting new directions as I’m deeply committed to continuing to grow and evolve as an artist. I believe that my future creative work will be challenging and deeply rewarding, both for myself and for my audience, as I continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the medium of film. I also believe that my unique approach to narrative storytelling, and my commitment to exploring the human experience positions me to be a significant voice in the years to come.