Video – 04:09 – 2024

A short film regarding the worst smell imaginable.

inspired by a moldy coffee maker and a variety of found kitchen objects. Visuals created with standard definition video equipment and a magnifying glass.

Short film – 12:27 – 2023

Over the course of seven days, the “embodiment of roundness,” symbolized by the Drake Hotel, slowly collapses. The lauded inventor Ezekiel responds by offering his machine Rotubula, whose targeted gusts of wind are used to deflect the Drake’s falling debris. While seen as a savior, Ezekiel’s true motives are tied up in the interests of powerful elites, who intend to dismantle roundness in all its forms. These figures exploit the collapse in order to promote the distant, angular homes of the future—working to move society both aesthetically and morally towards squareness. Aid, who is a blind devotee of the powers, tries to assist in realizing this shift, only to be left confused and abandoned.

The script for Rotubula was written primarily as stream of consciousness. All visual effects were accomplished using standard definition video equipment. The entire process emphasized play and serendipity.

Writing, direction, camera, effects, editing, music score, and the characters Aid and Ezekiel played by Eli Henley. 

Cast in order of appearance:

Home – Daniil Zakirzyanov

Aid – Eli Henley

News Anchor – Chris Wilhelm

Ezekiel – Eli Henley; Image by Tahj Sampson

Lead Hugh – Andrew Kane

Music videos – Lengths vary – 2023

Four music videos commissioned by Albuquerque band Castle Doctor. Videos accompanied the release of their 2024 EPStorming the Palace. Videos and effects were created live during the recording of the EP using standard definition video equipment.

Camera OP and setup assistance from Tahj Sampson.