Short Films

“Torrent” draws inspiration from a childhood piano instructor of the filmmaker, who said he felt that his ADHD medication limited his creativity. The narrative centers on Sam, a pianist with ADHD, who is forced to take his creativity-draining medication after the stopping of his grant funding.

The film hopes to display how mental disorders are not always so black and white, and that finding a medium for many is difficult, especially those alone in their battles. 

“Steady Hands” draws inspiration from a close family friend who was a revolutionary surgeon, but developed Parkinson’s disease later in life. The narrative centers on Arthur, a hubristic, elderly retired surgeon living with Parkinson's disease who won’t come to terms with his ailment.  

The film hopes to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease by portraying how it tragically strips those affected of their identities. “Steady Hands” continues to raise awareness by earning recognition, such as “Official Selection” at the All American High School Film Festival. 

“Our Decay” takes a neutral stance on the abortion debate while shining a light on the impact the choice can make on the parents of the fetus. The film covers a very personal topic because my aunt, who I am very close with, struggled with the decision of getting an abortion. I aimed to capture her pain and struggle in “Our Decay”. The narrative allows the viewer to empathize with both sides of the issue, facilitating discussion between opposing viewpoints on a divisive, but important subject.