Filmography

the gentle art

Experimental short film that examines the tension between dance and combat by capturing the interstitial space between two bodies performing a sequence of jiu-jitsu ("The Gentle Art"). Scored to a layered soundscape of the players, the film explores the strategic battle to open or close the negative space.

Seen Heard Connected: Jamie

Short film about Seen Heard Connected—a nonprofit that paints portraits of people suffering from issues such as homelessness, incarceration and mental health to raise awareness and funds to support charities and shelters serving similarly marginalized groups.

SELECTION AND FINALIST for “Best Artivism”: 2022 International Social Change Film Festival

Palimpsest

An experimental short documentary that examines "palimpsests"—i.e. commercial signs overlapping the faded remnants of historical commercial signs—across various facades in the city of Philadelphia.

THRESHOLD

A countdown timer warning about the impact of climate change in the neighborhood of Fishtown, Philadelphia.

Jiu Jitsu Company Promo Video: Culture

Promo social media video for The Jiu-Jitsu Company, emphasizing their core values of culture and community. Music: “Between Sleep and Silence” by Joe Truglio.

Jiu Jitsu Company Promo Video: Access

Promo social media video for The Jiu-Jitsu Company, emphasizing their core values of access and community. Music: "Big Dreams" by Joe Truglio.

Agoraphobic: Test Footage

Test footage for short experimental film (in 16mm Bolex and using Black Magic Pocket Cinema 4k).