Documentary
Punderneath It All
Exploring the PUNderbelly of wordplay culture in the US, “Punderneath It All” documents the subculture at the intersection of standup comedy, improv, and trivia: pun competitions.
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Official Selection: Seattle International Film Festival, Deep in the Heart Film Festival (Special Jury Award), Tacoma Film Festival (PNW Audience Award), LA Femme International Film Festival, Spokane International Film Festival (Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature), Upper Left Comedy Festival, Local Sightings Film Festival, Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, Broad Humor Film Festival.
Wall of Complacency
Short documentary, 2017—Personal testimonies from immigrants and refugees in Houston, Texas bring light to the strong nonprofit and governmental infrastructure in this city that supports these communities.
Official Selection: New York International Immigration Film Fest, Seattle Transmedia and Independent Film Fest, Rivercity Underground Film Fest, Docs Without Borders Film Fest
Guillo
Short documentary, 2015—A motivated doctor in rural Honduras, known affectionately as “Guillo,” overcomes socioeconomic and educational challenges to complete medical school and return to his home village, where he provides medical services for his community.
Official Selection: Dallas VideoFest 30, BlackBird Film Fest, Seattle Transmedia and Independent Film Festival
Nice: A Place to Start
Short documentary, 2014—Pre-med students from The University of Houston visit Haiti to conduct research and serve the local community, while learning about the pitfalls of “voluntourism” and unpacking the exploitation of underserved communities for our own privileged consciences.
Roots in Revolution
Short documentary, 2013—Habitable Spaces, an organic farm and artist residency in rural Texas, builds community and promotes sustainable living in a time where humans are becoming more and more separated from our food sources and our communities.
Official Selection: Dallas VideoFest 27, Bayou City Food and Film Festival