1,000 words: Rear View
Rear View was created as a response to an experimental writing prompt developed by a (now defunct) writing collective in Portland. The prompts were based on the Oulipo ("workshop of potential literature"), a group of mostly French writers who sought to create based on various extremely rigid prompts. The film was first presented with the work of four writers, who gave readings along with the film showing.
Valentine for Mt. Tabor
This piece is the first of in a series of film poems. Made in less than 24 hours as part of a workshop with Arthur Bradford, the challenge was to find a way to create a meaningful piece in a short time. This becomes easier with practice, so let this be a jumping off point.
I'm going to live the life I sing about in my song
Produced as part of a fundraising campaign to support the work of artist, writer, and educator, Jen Delos Reyes, and her publication, entitled "I'm Going to Live the Life I Sing About in My Song: How Artists Make and Live Lives of Meaning." The book will be an interview-based exploration of five artists whose work and lives have been influential in shaping the trajectory of contemporary art.
Animations by the talented Cindy Sullivan. cindyjsullivan.com
Harriet Van Meter: A Life Extraordinary Trailer
I worked on this project as a cinematographer and in post-production in 2006. The piece premiered at the Kentucky Theater in downtown Lexington and aired on KET, Kentucky's public broadcasting station.
Mark O. Hatfield Leadership Legacy Trailer
This piece was created for the Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University in honor or it's namesake, Senator Mark Hatfield. We conducted interviews with former staffers, academics, and political reporters to collect stories and images. The piece premiered at the School of Government's Leadership Conference in 2010.