— PROJECT NAME
Beyond the Salish
— ROLE
Director, Editor
— YEAR
2024
— AWARDS AND HONORS
Synopsis:
Two kayakers take on a once-in-a-lifetime journey along the Pacific Coast of Vancouver Island, paddling into relentless waves, unpredictable weather, and the uncharted depths of their fears. The duo finds themselves in a life-altering struggle against the elements. As their journey unfolds, a near-death experience forces them to confront the raw power of the open ocean, pushing the boundaries of their friendship, endurance and luck.
Best Sea Kayaking Film Winner in Paddling Film Festival 2024
Official Selections:
International Ocean Film Foundation
Mountains of Color Film Festival
— PROJECT NAME
Meeting Amy
— ROLE
Director, Editor
— YEAR
2023
— AWARDS AND HONORS
Synopsis:
Meeting Amy is a story about two half-siblings who meet for the first
time. Ray and Amy, both children from two separate failed marriages,
share the same enigmatic father who’s an absent figure in both of their
lives. Their eight-year age gap and prolonged detachment lead them to believe the other had it better with their dad.
When Ray reveals a shocking development in Dad’s life, Amy finally
weighs in on her experiences with their father. The siblings both begin
to realize that they are not that different. This story shows what it
feels like to finally find someone in the world who understands and
shares a deeply vulnerable part of you; and how strangers can become
siblings.
Honorable Mention for Best Short Film in AFAIFF (Hong Kong)
Official Selections:
Reelworld Film Festival
Vancouver Asian Film Festival
D.C. Independent Film Forum
Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest
Vancouver Short Film Festival
First Run Film Festival
— PROJECT NAME
Ammar
— ROLE
Director, Editor
— DATE
2019
Ammar, a resilient Yemeni immigrant, escapes the harrowing realities of civil war and political turmoil in his homeland, seeking a better life in the United States. Now working at Heavenly Market, he aspires to reunite with his wife and daughters and pursue a degree in pharmaceuticals. This short documentary delves into Ammar’s journey in America, offering an intimate look at his pursuit of the American Dream and the challenges he faces along the way.
— PROJECT NAME
White Dwarf
— ROLE
Director
— DATE
2017
Two longtime friends make a promise to go on the hike of their lives and walk into difficulty when they begin talking about their future…