Documentary
Msaada Wa Matumaini:
Helpings of Hope
In development
Three friends and refugees from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) launch an urban farm in Indianapolis to feed their community and bring back a taste of the DRC to their new homes in America.
Saw Kennedy fled his country of Myanmar (a.k.a. Burma) in 2000 in fear of ethnic violence and oppression by the Burmese junta military rule with his wife and unborn son. He now lives and works as an artist and refugee case worker in St. Paul, MN, one of the country's largest Karen Burmese community, mostly comprised of refugees.
Mirrors of Common Destiny
In development
Two artists and refugees from war-torn countries put on a joint art exhibition on peace to rouse support and empathy for the plight of their people. The two recount their refugee stories, shed light on the goings-on of their countries, and through their art, they engage in a cross-cultural dialogue on peace and what peace looks like for the country of the other.
Corporate
Zemlin Photo: More than just a 3D printed part
A short video highlighting the care, craftsmanship, and caffeine put into every Zemlin Photo product.
Narrative
Two Soles (2022)
In a world of pairs, Lenny, the left sneaker, discovers individuality in a world where individuality doesn't exist.
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I co-produced and directed this film, alongside a team of editors, animators, set designers, and composer to create a short stop-motion animation film in collaboration with Ball State PBS' Cardinal Cinema program.
Two Soles toured festivals across the country and won multiple awards, including Best Animation at Hoosier Films Annual Festival and Hollywood New Directors Festival, and Narrative Short Winner at Indy Film Fest.
Back, left to right: Zac Neitzel, editor; Musifiky Mogwe-Mulwale, producer; Nick Kampsen, gaffer; André Guima, director and producer; Sarah King, set designer. Front, left to right: Katie Husband, lead editor; Olivia Rowe, sound designer; Jon Glodon, sound designer; Kristie Karch, set designer. Not pictured: Yesenia Varela, director of photography; Rachel East, screenwriter; Kyler Altenhof, composer; Marcos Caranza, sound mixing and mastering.
Our sets were custom built and designed by Sarah King and Kristie Karch.
André records additional folley sound effects.
Back, left to right: Zac Neitzel, editor; Musifiky Mogwe-Mulwale, producer; Nick Kampsen, gaffer; André Guima, director and producer; Sarah King, set designer. Front, left to right: Katie Husband, lead editor; Olivia Rowe, sound designer; Jon Glodon, sound designer; Kristie Karch, set designer. Not pictured: Yesenia Varela, director of photography; Rachel East, screenwriter; Kyler Altenhof, composer; Marcos Caranza, sound mixing and mastering.