This is a selection of films I have made, either as the sole author or a key collaborator. Work ranges from narrative fiction to documentary to experimental. Follow the links to read more about the projects and to watch excerpts and full films.
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An experimental documentary about death, grief, and humor.
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A young woman is troubled by dreams of a life that isn’t hers.
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A conversation about resentment, based on a dream I had in 2014.
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A couple sip coffee while pondering their future. A poem by Brianna Kratz, after Louise Glück’s The Balcony.
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An attempt to communicate with rail commuters in northern Chicago, transforming their phones and tablets into imperfect windows onto the physical experience of their commute.
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A weather anthropology: Distant voices animate doppler radar images of their cities as they discuss their lives and the weather for Sunday, November 5th, 2017.
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She finds it easier to escape alone than to remain together. A film based on a poem by Brianna Kratz.
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Retired emergency room nurse Gladys teaches her grandson how to make pickled beets.
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Attachment is a useful but sometimes dangerous trait. Based on a poem by Brianna Kratz.
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The speaker reflects on being a shrinking dot—an image in a mirror, pondering what the future holds. Based on a poem by Brianna Kratz.
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I directed this music video for country music artist Kelsey K, produced with the assistance of the Western Iowa Tech Film and Media Production program.
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A short film in the style of a ’70s thriller trailer.
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When thirteen members of the mysterious Higher Purpose Group are found dead, police turn to Brother Adam, the sole surviving member of the group, for answers.
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Starring Landyn Banx in a film about Landyn Banx, written and directed by Landyn Banx, adapted from the play Landyn Banx, by Landyn Banx.
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The Note-Maker runs out of pens.