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The Difficult Kids

The Difficult Kids

Producer. Assistant Director.

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With a runtime of 16:38 minutes, The Difficult Kids is a black comedy chronicling the rise of a 13 year old viral internet sensation. After being featured on a popular daytime therapist’s talk show as a “troubled teen”, a now internet famous Abigail and her best friend Jodie lure their naive classmate Tony to their after-school cult in an attempt to make him their first sacrifice.

Walter's Way

Walter's Way

Producer. Assistant Director.

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With a 17 minute run-time, Walter’s Way is a short drama about a 74 year old man and his inability to renew his drivers license— currently on an international festival run. After winning the People’s Choice Award at RUFF 2018, the Audience Award at Toronto Shorts 2019, and the Award of Excellence at CanadaShorts 2019, Walter’s Way is set to have its American premiere on April 25th at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival.

Vincent And The Sunset

Vincent And The Sunset

Writer. Producer.

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With a runtime of 9 minutes, Vincent and The Sunset is a drama about a terminally ill child named Vincent and his best friend Amelia’s attempt to capture the beauty of the sunset his hospital room window is unable to give him. For his portrayal of Vincent, Nicholas Aqui won a Joey Award for Best Actor In A Short Film.

Where's Maddie?

Where's Maddie?

Director.

Runtime: 10 minutes. Friendships are tested in the fall of 1983 when a girl goes missing in the woods after a fight with her best friend. Official Selection of MaxEx 2018!

Truth, Justice, And The American Way: Why We Need Superman (And People Like Him)

Truth, Justice, And The American Way: Why We Need Superman (And People Like Him)

Director. Writer.

With a runtime of 9 minutes, this documentary shot on-location at Toronto’s Silver Snail Comics begs the question: “Why do people care so much about superheroes?”.

Look. - The Modern Definition of Love

Look. - The Modern Definition of Love

Director. Writer.

With a runtime of 12 minutes, this short documentary digs into the lives of 12 strangers to uncover what love in the modern-age looks and feels like to them.

Irises, Air, and Life

Irises, Air, and Life

Director.

Runtime: 10 minutes. Shortly after her dementia diagnosis, Loretta has quickly realized that Oakwood isn't the retirement paradise the peppy ad and enticing brochure had promised; but rather a bleak and lifeless housing facility she's doomed to spend the last days of her life in. Making the most of her situation, the strong willed and independent Loretta tries drawing semblance from her old life by caring for an iris from the windowsill of her bedroom; a flower that will bring her the happiness she's been looking for.

Dinner For Three

Dinner For Three

Director. Writer.

Runtime: 5 minutes. Trevor lives alone in the middle of the Canadian wilderness, but tonight he prepares a meal for Dave and Janice; eventually leading to a reality and perspective fracturing confrontation that forces Dave to take executive measures to ensure Trevor stays alive.

Before The Plate

Before The Plate

Editor.

This feature length documentary follows John Horne, one of Canada’s most renowned chefs, on an epic journey as he follows each ingredient from one plate of food back to the farms they came from. Beginning in John’s prestigious restaurant Canoe, located on the 54th floor of a downtown Toronto highrise. John’s journey takes him from the busy, urban city to the rustic, rural origins of his ingredients. During his voyage, John investigates some of the most pressing issues facing farmers today, and discovers what it takes to produce food in a rapidly evolving agricultural landscape. Enjoy a rare look at today's food system, as the worlds of agriculture and cooking come crashing together in one mouth-watering Canadian food story.

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Walter's Way
Vincent And The Sunset
Where's Maddie?
Truth, Justice, And The American Way: Why We Need Superman (And People Like Him)
Look. - The Modern Definition of Love
Irises, Air, and Life
Dinner For Three
Before The Plate
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