The Pink House

2020

Involvement: producer, director, director of photography, camera operator, cinematography, editor

The Pink House is a short documentary about the story of Homewood's infamous pink house. This film was funded though the Homewood Historic Preservation Commission to preserve the history of the Pink House through film. The film explores the mysterious history of the house and the couple who built it, Mr. and Mrs. Georges Bridges, who were established artists in Birmingham, Alabama.

Into the Black

2019

Involvement: producer, director, director of photography, camera operator, cinematography, editor

Other contributors: Liza Slutskaya, Kristy Choi, Remi Escudié, Mathew Grcic

This video was created in a 6 week long fellowship called Southern Exposure. The film was created in partnership with The Nature Conservancy of Alabama and Alabama River Alliance. Many of the ecosystems in Alabama and throughout the southeast evolved with fire. Human ignited “prescribed fire”, also known as controlled burns, are an essential technique to mimic this natural process to maintain and restore critical habitats. With an ever growing population and extensive efforts to restore large areas of native habitats such as longleaf pine, partnerships are critical to provide the capacity necessary to implement fire on the scale needed to accomplish these objectives.

Into the Black

2019

Involvement: producer, director, director of photography, camera operator, cinematography, editor

This video features Betsy Pringle, who is 10 years old and loves to play power soccer. She discusses the impact power soccer has made on her and her family’s lives. She plays power soccer at the Lakeshore Foundation.

Project Hope: A Conversation Between a Civil Rights Foot Soldier & a Fifth Grader

2018

Involvement: producer, director, editor, director of photography, camera operator

Other contributors: DJ Dittenhoefer, Ian Keel, Millena Oliveira, Jacob Richardson

This video features Paulette Dilworth, Ph.D. and Olivier Meloney who have an impactful conversation about the juxtaposition of bullying and being a Foot Soldier during the Civil Rights Movement. This video was created for a program called Project Hope. This is statement from Project Hope's website: "Project Hope was commissioned by the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) of the Northern District of Alabama to assist elementary school students to make good decisions relating to bullying, behavior online, violence, and other delinquent behaviors." Dr. Dilworth's and Olivier's conversation became apart of the  “social action curriculum” to show the students how it is possible to speak up for what is unjust. 

Godfrey: The Singing Librarian

2017

Involvement: director, producer, editing, cinematography 

Other contributors: Courtney Lassiter, Bruce Southerland

Godfrey, the singing librarian is a beloved by many on UAB's campus. His delightful attitude can brighten up anyone's day. This video was created during final exam week. The video was shared on UAB's social media in hopes of creating a positive distraction to a potentially stressful week for most students. The video was very successful reaching over 23, 000 people.

WYSIWYG

2017

Involvement: Production, Cinematography

Other Contributors: Destin Hicks, Chelsey Sanders

This video features Madison Conaway, who shares her inspirational and moving story about transitioning. She discusses the journey of coming out, and the power of self-acceptance. This video was created to share Madison's journey and give hope to others going through a similar journey. Although, every journey of transitioning is unique to each individual, but all people deserve right to reach a place in life in which allows happiness and fulfillment. This video hopes to start a positive dialog that promotes and normalizes LGBTQ acceptance.

Stand As One Alabama

2017

Involvement: Director, Producer, & Editor

Other Contributors: Zack Rogers, Gabriel Hastings, David Love, Dylan Gardner

This video was created for an event called "Stand as One: Empowering Marginalized Voices In Birmingham." UAB students were asked to write brief essays about the experience of identity and marginalization. They respond with their personal experiences, a sense of history, and an awareness of political division. They represent examples of marginalized voices on our campus and our community. Some of the responses may contain potentially offensive language. This video is a summarized introduction to an ongoing series that will feature each individual. A special thank you to the following participants and professors: Dr. Tina Reuter, Michele Forman, Sufia Alam, Tyler Goodwin, Charles Coleman, Erica Webb, Zoe Zaslawsky, Millena Oliveira, and Rachel Lott.

To see the participants' individual videos, please click on the participant's name. 

The March Quilts

2014

Involvement: Co-Director, Co-Producer, & Co-Editor

Other Contributors: Jessica Chriesman

The March Quilts is a short documentary about a sewing group in Woodlawn, Alabama that meets every week in hopes of continuing the art of quilting. The group is founded by Lillis Taylor and Annie Bryant who welcome anyone at any age to participate. This film specifically covers one of their larger projects called "The March Quilts" that highlights Civil Rights and the 50th anniversary of the march. This group encourages diversity and equality of all ages and race, which promotes the powerful influence of the Civil Rights Movement.