NARRATIVE COMING SOON
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 Short: 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
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, & 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
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, SHOWRUNNER, & EDITOR
Official Selection: Denton Black Film Festival, 2024
Official Selection: The Film Collective Short Film Festival, 2024
MORE NARRATIVE & NONFICTION
Post Miseriam: Short Film
A woman struggles to connect with others when reminded of a tragedy she intends not to face.
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
Cornhole: Teaser
PRODUCER
Kickback Chronicles: The Treatment
A group of college friends explore the nightlife scene at their PWI while crawling into adulthood.
WRITER, DIRECTOR, & PRODUCER
Compression: Short Film (2020)
An experimental narrative about a group of young people forced to participate in an endless cycle of filmed performances.
PRODUCER & ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Winner: Broadcast Educators Association, 2020
Official Selection: University Film & Video Association, 2020
Official Selection: Dayton Independent Film Festival, 2020
Cult For a Day: Short Film
When college roommates sign up for a one-gay cult simulation, mayhem ensues.
UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER
3rd Place Screenplay Winner: Broadcast Education Association Festival Media Arts, 2019
Semi-Finalist: Los Angeles CineFest, 2019
For Women Like You: Short Film
A young woman spirals after an assault.
WRITER, DIRECTOR, & PRODUCER
Award of Excellence: Broadcast Educators Association, 2021
Official Selection: Queen City Shout Art Festival, 2021
Screened: STL-TV, 2021
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.
