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Essentially Amy
Coming of Age; Slice of Life
Short
Amy is a disenfranchised Chinese American girl working at her local grocery store during the height of the pandemic. As Amy confronts growing racism both in and outside of her home, Amy must come to terms with who she really is and what she really wants.
Accolades
Best Short Film (Festival Director Choice) - Los Angeles International Film Festival (2022)
Best Lead Actress Short Film (Grand Jury Award) - Sherman Oaks Film Festival (2022)
Outstanding Short Film (Filmmakers Award) - Sherman Oaks Film Festival (2022)
Outstanding Director (Filmmakers Award) - Sherman Oaks Film Festival (2022)
Outstanding Cast Performance (Filmmakers Award) - Sherman Oaks Film Festival (2022)
Outstanding Script (Grand Jury Award) - Poppy Jasper International Film Festival (2023)
Best Actor: Stacy Chu (Grand Jury Award) - Poppy Jasper International Film Festival (2023)
Best Short Film (Grand Jury Award) - Poppy Jasper International Film Festival (2023)
Killer Sentiment
Black Comedy Sci-Fi Noir
One-Hour Pilot
After the world has collapsed to corporate Greenwashing and VR disassociation, Solomon, a cynical investigator finds himself in a knot of conspiracy uncovering a mysterious murder that may have connections to his wife's disappearance. At least, before he’s another loose end taken care of.
Accolades
Second Round Qualifier - Launch Pad 8th Annual Pilot Competition (2021)
Something Good
Coming of Age Dramedy
Feature
Gifted mixologist Tony starts his freshman year in college running an illegal speakeasy to pay off his school tuition and medical bills after his father’s stroke. With the help of his friends, they soon realize that cheating the system is not as easy as they anticipated.
What We Do In The Shadows
Speculative Script
Half-Hour Spec
Nadja, Nandor, Laslow, and Colin realize it's time to start taking better care of their health as they join an all-night gymnasium, only to bump into some unexpected acquaintances.
Killing Pagliacci
Dark Crime Dramedy
Half-Hour Pilot
Frank never wanted to be a mentor, much less for an up-and-coming mafia hitman, but things start turning for the worst when his student is even stupider than he looks.
PROJECTION
Invasion Horror and Practical Gore
Short
Katie has escaped an abusive household with her dog and younger sister Haley, in exchange for a less than ideal temporary housing environment. They soon realize that someone is too eager to welcome them to the neighborhood.