Halcyon Daze

Halcyon Daze: The Final Voyages of Disney’s Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser
2025

Roles: Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Co-Editor
Collaborators: Ben Daughtrey, Carrie Coaplen, Carly Kocurek, Jonathan Hawpe, Jon Beachy, and others

Halcyon Daze is a feature-length documentary that follows one passenger’s journey from casual curiosity to full-on obsession with Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser—a one-of-a-kind, award-winning, yet short-lived interactive theater experience. The film immerses viewers in a universe of live-action storytelling, devoted fans, and the heartfelt dedication of the cast members who brought it to life.

Funded through community support and Kickstarter donations (Link to Kickstarter campaign), this independently produced documentary explores fandom, creativity, and connection within a unique cultural phenomenon. The film was recently completed and will begin circulating at film festivals in 2026. Thank you to our fiscal sponsor, Louisville Film Society.

This was my first feature-length documentary, where I was able to shoot much of my own footage and co-edit under the mentorship of Ben Daughtrey, a legend in the documentary editing world. Collaborating with him expanded my craft tenfold and strengthened my perspective as a visual storyteller.

Returning Home

Returning Home

Artplace America | Indigenous Design Planning Institute
2022
Involvement: Co-Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
Other Contributors: Marcus Cloud, Paulette Moore, Skip SoRelle, Joseph Erb, Isaiah Smith, etc.

Created in collaboration with Artplace America and the Indigenous Design Planning Institute, Returning Home was produced through a film grant within UNM’s School of Architecture and Planning. As one of five films centered on Indigenous design and culture, this piece contributes to a broader initiative uplifting Indigenous-led approaches to community, planning, and storytelling.

This documentary focuses on Ekvn-Yefolecv, an eco-village in Alabama where community members have reclaimed their ancestral land and rebuilt a way of living grounded in their traditional lifeways. The film highlights elements of their cultural practices, land stewardship, and community structure, serving as both an educational resource and a means of cultural preservation.

I had the deep honor of working closely with the Ekvn-Yefolecv community, forming relationships built on trust and collaboration. The film was shaped with their guidance and told through their perspective, with a commitment to representing their story ethically, respectfully, and with care.

The Pink House

Homewood Historic Preservation Commision, 2020
Roles: Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Editor

The Pink House is a short documentary exploring the story behind Homewood’s iconic pink mansion and the artistic couple who built it, Mr. and Mrs. Georges Bridges. Funded by the Homewood Historic Preservation Commission, the film preserves the legacy of the home and its creators, uncovering the mystery, artistry, and local lore that have surrounded it for decades.

This project allowed me to blend historical storytelling with visual preservation—capturing how place, memory, and art intertwine within a community’s identity.

Into the Black

Into the Black

Southern Exposure Film Fellowship
Year: 2019
Roles: Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Collaborators: Liza Slutskaya, Kristy Choi, Remi Escudié, Mathew Grcic

Created during a six-week Southern Exposure Film Fellowship, this short documentary was produced in partnership with The Nature Conservancy of Alabama and the Alabama River Alliance.

The film explores the essential role of prescribed fire—a controlled burning technique that mimics natural fire cycles—to maintain and restore Alabama’s native ecosystems. As the region’s population grows and habitat restoration expands, strong partnerships are increasingly vital to support this large-scale environmental work.

This project deepened my appreciation for environmental storytelling and the collaborative efforts required to protect the landscapes that define the Southeast.

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS: Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Sidewalk Film Festival, Downstream Film Festival, Georgia Documentary Film Festival

The Power to Play

Lakeshore Foundation, 2019
Roles: Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Collaborators: Ingrid Pfau, Matthew Henton

This short documentary spotlights Betsy Pringle, a 10-year-old athlete whose passion for power soccer has transformed both her life and her family’s. Through her story, the film explores how adaptive sports foster independence, community, and a sense of belonging.

Created for the Lakeshore Foundation during my time as a Video Producer and Editor with NCHPAD, this piece showcases the organization’s commitment to supporting young athletes with disabilities.

Project Hope

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

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB Digital Media), 2018
Roles: Producer, Director of Photography, Editor
Collaborators: DJ Dittenhoefer, Ian Keel, Millena Oliveira, Jacob Richardson

This short film features a powerful conversation between Paulette Dilworth, Ph.D., a Civil Rights Foot Soldier, and Olivier Meloney, a fifth-grade student. Together, they reflect on courage, justice, and the parallels between standing up to bullying today and standing up for equality during the Civil Rights Movement.

Created for Project Hope, an initiative commissioned by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of Alabama, the film became part of a “social action curriculum” designed to help students navigate issues like bullying, online behavior, and violence. Filming this conversation was a meaningful reminder of how storytelling can connect generations and inspire action rooted in empathy and understanding.