Collaborative Films
Films produced in team effort
Preconceived
2024 | Cinematography
In the wake of the Roe v. Wade reversal, and amidst the growing war against women's rights, debut filmmakers Sabrine Keane and Kate Dumke offer another entry point into understanding the scale and impact of these decisions.
Premiered at and won Best of Texas at SXSW
The Traveler Comes Home
The North Face, 2020 | In-Field Sound, Cinematography
An all-female film crew followed Marie-Louise Nkashama (Director) as she journeyed back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the first time as an adult. The short documentary uncovers the mixed emotions that come with being first-generation Congolese-American.
Beyond The Scope
Outbound Collective, 2021 | Editor
Anna Le, an aquatic ecologist and environmental educator, has a deep desire to cultivate a more inclusive outdoors for all. An Outbound Collective film, produced in partnership with Wondercamp, and presented by HOKA.
Oliveros Response Project
Response Project, 2021 | Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Inspired by the late composer Pauline Oliveros and her "Sonic Meditations", these short films explore Deep Listening through a collection of narration, meditation, and performance. Each of these films takes place in one of four historic Cincinnati buildings, now left in decay. Produced by Brianna Matzke of the Response Project.
"I'm an Asian-American. I was born in Busan, South Korea. I was adopted when I was five-months old and have been living in the midwest ever since and... it's complicated."
"My life right now is dormant like my garden. Under the soil, there are seeds getting ready to grow in the spring. I am in transition too. This year has been the most difficult year of my life, but within grief I am searching for meaning, transformation, and growth."
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"I'm an Asian-American. I was born in Busan, South Korea. I was adopted when I was five-months old and have been living in the midwest ever since and... it's complicated."
PBS American Portrait
PBS, 2020 | Cinematographer & Editor
Selected as the Ohio ambassador for this national storytelling project, I interviewed residents over the course of six months to expand the notion of American life. These stories were woven into the American Portrait docuseries & TV specials, as well as the newly released PBS American Portrait book.
The Titan Project
Melanin Basecamp, 2019 | Fixed-Line Videographer
Melanin Base Camp partnered with Mountain Equipment Co-op and Marmot to produce a short film about Sabrina Chapman, a Canadian climbing prodigy on a mission to complete her first 5.14a.
Dear Body / Just Breathe
Cincy Stories, 2019 | Director & Editor
An ongoing series that visually brings to life the works of young poets. Co-created with Chris Ashwell of Cincy Stories, this project was part of my Emmy-winning directorial debut.
The Ghosting of Elise Montgomery
Drive Media House, 2019 | Initial Concept
After winning a pitch contest, I worked with Drive Media House and Director Motke Dapp to produce my first-ever fiction short film. Premiering at the opening night of Cincinnati's Cindependent Film Festival, the film examines the horrors of relationship "ghosting" in a comedic and relatable way.
Other roles: Executive Producer and Second AC.
