Kickback Chronicles: The Treatment

A group of college friends explore the nightlife scene at their PWI while crawling into adulthood.

PRODUCER & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Winner: Broadcast Educators Association, 2020

Official Selection: University Film & Video Association, 2020

Official Selection: Dayton Independent Film Festival, 2020

Award of Excellence: Broadcast Educators Association, 2021

Official Selection: Queen City Shout Art Festival, 2021

Screened: STL-TV, 2021 

For Women Like You: Short Film

A young woman spirals after an assault.

DIRECTOR & CINEMATOGRAPHER

BARE: Short Film

A short documentary that explores the journey of self-discovery and spirituality for one second generation immigrant man from a rural town of Missouri.


Compression: Short Film (2020)

An experimental narrative about a group of young people forced to participate in an endless cycle of filmed performances.

UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER

3rd Place Screenplay Winner: Broadcast Education Association Festival Media Arts, 2019 

Semi-Finalist: Los Angeles CineFest, 2019

WRITER, DIRECTOR, & PRODUCER

MORE NARRATIVE & NONFICTION

WRITER, DIRECTOR, & PRODUCER

Post Miseriam: Short Film

A woman struggles to connect with others when reminded of a tragedy she intends not to face.

PRODUCER

Cult For a Day: Short Film

When college roommates sign up for a one-gay cult simulation, mayhem ensues.

Cornhole: Teaser

WRITER, DIRECTOR, & PRODUCER

NARRATIVE COMING SOON

Alice, Danielle, and Kory are in their sophomore year at Douglass University. Being that Douglass University is a PWI, the black community is small. That means everyone knows everybody as groups form and kickbacks become large social gatherings. Outside of the frat parties, smoke-outs, and game nights that make up the black nightlife experience, the trio of friends explores their first meaningful encounters.

WRITER, DIRECTOR, & PRODUCER 

Short Film Winner: Missouri Broadcast Educators Association, 2019 

Official Selection: First Friday Film Festival Kansas City, 2019

Official Selection: Rita House Los Angeles Film Festival, 2019

WRITER, DIRECTOR, & PRODUCER 

Official Selection: International Black & Diversity Film Festival, 2025

Best Heartland Narrative Short: Kansas City FilmFest International, 2024

Best Student Director for a Short Film: New York International Film Infest Festival, 2024

Official Selection: Micheaux Film Festival, 2024

Official Selection: Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival, 2024

Official Selection: Grand Rapids Feminist Film Festival, 2024

At thirteen, Jendayi "Jen" Washington struggles to connect with the people and things around her after the sudden death of her grandmother. Forced to figure things out suddenly, Jendayi's mom decides a fresh start begins with a move and relocates her daughter to the confines of suburbia, hoping to alleviate their grief. Baring the responsibility of looking after her younger sister, and attempting to fit in with a popular trio at school, Jendayi begins to spiral out of control.

WRITER, DIRECTOR, & PRODUCER 

Best Black Love Short Film: Urban Mediamakers Film Festival, 2024

Official Selection: Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival, 2024

Finalist: Kansas City Underground Film Festival, 2024

Serenity and Keith have been dating for years now but the physical distance between the two has caused a strain. Serenity begins to question whether or not the chemistry is still there with Keith, the man she loves. With only a day between them, the couple struggles to connect when a series of events go unplanned, disrupting their single day. Serenity and Keith are now faced with the tough question of trying to move on.

WRITER, DIRECTOR, & SHOWRUNNER

Official Selection: Denton Black Film Festival, 2024

Official Selection: The Film Collective Short Film Festival, 2024