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The American Can

FEATURE FILM IN DEVELOPMENT 2008

NARRATIVE DRAMA


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Based on actual events, John, a 37yr old New Orleans native and Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp., risked his life in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina for the safety and rescue of 244 people trapped in his apartment building.

HD Color
TRT: 6 min
May 2008

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While a city still heals in the wake of a storm, a little boy discovers how to be a Little Man.

Steep

35mm Color
TRT: 6 min
January 2007

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A simple Saturday sales turns into an examination of character when an everyday experience is colored by a past event. 

DV 24p Color
TRT: 40 sec
June 2006


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Sometimes online dating is too good to be true.

"AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL AND LINCOLN LUXURY Competition"

In Time

35mm Color
TRT: 19 min
January 2005

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As a Nigerian-American, Bisi has lived her life balancing between the freedom of an American lifestyle and the beliefs of her Yoruba ancestors. On the eve of her wedding, tradition takes over, but it could cost her the man she loves.

DV 24p Color
TRT: 30 sec
September 2004


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When hip hop was just plain fun.

"CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR Competition"

3 Minutes

DV 24p Color
TRT: 7 min
September 2003


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A comedy about the aftermath of a one-night stand gone wrong.

DV Color
TRT: 6 min
May 2002

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A cop who takes pride on busting up roadside romances finds something unexpected on a mountainside lookout

"CHRSYLER MILLION DOLLAR FILM FESTIVAL: Extreme Filmmaking Challenge"

Whoa

16mm / 8mm Color
TRT: 7 min
June 2001

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A modern day urban opera about a man who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.

16mm Color
TRT: 12 min
August 2000


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When is enough, enough? Charity Phillips returns home after yet another date, but this time it's different. One date too many; now it's time to make a choice. Should she give in to what they want?


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