DOCUMENTARY

I’m drawn to the intimacy of real-life stories, crafting documentaries that uplift marginalized voices from Appalachia and beyond, always approaching my subjects with empathy and care.

Almost Ghost Town

(Feature, In-Production, ETA 2026)

Thurmond, West Virginia. Population: 4. The historic railroad town lost the majority of its remaining residents from a National Parks Service land buyout program in the late 1980s. Now, the family who spent a decade fighting for the protection of the New River must fight for their town’s existence.

ZANE

(Short, 2023)

After losing his job, a man with an intellectual disability and his advocate mother take on the challenge of finding an accessible and accommodating workplace in West Virginia.

✨ Licensed by Seed&Spark’s FilmForward Curriculum

✨Audience Choice at Boone Docs & Mtn Craft Film Festival

✨Official Selection of Gasparilla Film Festival (Moviemaker Top 50 Film Fests)

✨Best WV Film at the West Virginia Mountaineer Short Film Fest and 2nd Place at the Appalachian Film Festival

✨Grand Jury Winner at Love Wins International Film Fest in New York

NARRATIVE

In my narrative films, I’m drawn to stories grounded in reality, infused with comedy, heart, and a touch of whimsy—reflecting the humor and resilience of everyday life.

Professional Bully

(Short Comedy, 2022)

A job interview goes awry when the candidate's only experience is being the high school bully.

✨ Audience Choice Award Winner for MLC Scene Awards (Green Bay, Wisconsin)

✨ Best Dark Comedy for Night of Comedy Shorts (Milan, Italy)

✨ Honorable Mention at New York Movie Awards (NYC)

✨Official Selection of Reel Comedy Fest (Lombard, Illinois), WIFI Film Fest (Topeka, Kansas), and Golden State Film Festival (Hollywood, California)