DOCUMENTARIES

DOCUMENTARIES

A woman operating a professional film camera while a man leans over to look at the camera, outdoors at a filming or photoshoot location with several seated people in the background.
Black and white photo of a woman with dark hair in a bun, wearing a sleeveless top, filming with a professional camera, surrounded by other people in a casual setting.
Group of people standing outside a building, filming and taking photos of two women, one of whom is speaking into a microphone with a boom pole.
An infographic for Villanova University's documentary titled "Seeds We Bury" showing a plant with leaves, branches, roots, and a heart wrapped in bandages at the center, indicating themes of growth, health, and injury. The text above the plant reads: "If they remove us again from our land, just kill us all. This is where we've shed our blood." The poster includes production credits and logos at the bottom.
An aerial view of a tropical island surrounded by blue ocean waters with some coral reefs visible, under a sky with clouds. The word 'Lady' is written in large, white cursive font at the top of the image, and there is smaller text listing credits at the bottom.

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A poster for the film 'I Am Still Here' showing two people walking in a dark landscape under a starry sky with a large moon, and the text 'I Am Still Here.' in the sky.

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Poster for the documentary 'Vow of Silence' about Annie Mae Pictou, featuring a black and white portrait of her with a red streak across the mouth. Text indicates it is now streaming on Disney+
Poster for the film "Her Time Is Now" featuring overlapping silhouettes of a young woman and a young man, with award laurels on the right and left sides, and text detailing the cast and crew, and film festival honors.

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short scripted films

short scripted films

Two people sitting on a roof, one holding a boom microphone and the other holding a camera, filming or taking pictures. Overcast sky with clouds, residential neighborhood visible in the background.
A person adjusting a professional video camera on a tripod indoors, with another person in the background.
Three young people standing and talking in a kitchen with a chandelier overhead and a refrigerator covered with photos and notes.

the 5th step

2025

A park with lush green grass and tall leafy trees, including one with a person standing below it and another person in the distance.

A story about recovery, addiction and family ties, we follow Benjamin Parker through stages of his life as he learns that truth and story are intertwined with healing and acceptance. Even in old age and wisdom, Benjamin finds difficulty accepting fate with his life in the past, but unexpectedly begins a journey towards the 5th step, both in AA and Grief, from an unassuming character.

Role: Director & Writer

A person holding a book titled "The Five" in an outdoor setting with green grass
A young man with short brown hair making a frustrated or annoyed expression, gesturing with his right hand raised, in a room with warm yellow lighting and blurred artwork in the background.
A young man with short brown hair wearing a black hoodie over a white T-shirt, standing in a room and looking at an older person whose back is facing the camera.
An older woman with short, curly hair crying with her eyes closed, wearing a striped sweater, in a dimly lit room.
An elderly person sitting on a park bench, and a younger person standing nearby on a grassy field with trees in the background.

kira

2024

In a poignant tale of friendship and betrayal, Kira and Noah navigate the complexities of love and loss. Their bond is tested when Noah falls for a mysterious woman unaware of the consequences  this might have. As their lives all intertwine in a vibrant cityscape, Noah’s journey of self discovery unravels in one night.

Role: Producer, Sound & Editor

Two young men sitting in a car at night, one in the passenger seat with eyes closed, the other in the driver's seat with hand near face, illuminated by interior and streetlights.
Close-up of a young man with curly hair, a mustache, and a goatee, sitting in a car with a contemplative expression.
A woman with curly black hair leaning into a car, with a person in a brown jacket standing nearby outside, against an overcast sky.
A cityscape with a skyline in the distance and a neighborhood of houses in the foreground, overlaid with the large yellow text 'KIRA'

community work

community work

White floral border with leaves and circular buds on a black background.
Outline drawing of a flower with five petals and five surrounding leaves, symmetrical design, white lines on black background.
White floral decorative border design on black background.

Robin Wall Kimmerer, Author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants and Distinguished Teaching Professor & Director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (virtual)

  • Melina Laboucan-Massimo, Co-Founder of Indigenous Climate Action 

  • Yanenowi Logan, Co-Vice President of the National Congress of American Indians & Student in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences & the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program at Cornell University, 

  • Moderated by Meg Martin, First Nation Student featured in I Am Still Here

anti poverty symposium: indigenous women in land stewardship

A woman with long, gray hair participating in a virtual video conference, with a panel discussion visible in a small window in the upper left corner.
Three women seated on stage in conversation, with an audience in front, against a dark blue curtain backdrop.
A poster for Villanova University's second annual anti-poverty symposium titled "Unitas in Action: Fighting Poverty and Living Sustainably," held on April 18, 2023. It features a pair of hands under a faucet with water dripping, set against a blurred outdoor background.

native & indigenous students association at villanova

Est.2023

Logo of the Native & Indigenous Students Association featuring a turtle in the center with rays of light and the organization's name around it.

The Native and Indigenous Students Association ( N.I.S.A) aims to enhance the experience of Native and Indigenous Villanovans by honoring, educating, and celebrating the diverse experiences, cultures, and traditions of Indigenous people. N.I.S.A advocates for and exemplifies a commitment to social justice and community that transcends academic and social boundaries.

Role: Co-Founder & Co-President

Three women sitting side by side, smiling, against a black background. The woman on the left has long black curly hair, dark skin, and is wearing a cream-colored top with a gold star earring. The woman in the middle has straight dark hair, fair skin, and is wearing a white t-shirt with a large necklace that has a green and black pendant. The woman on the right has reddish-brown braided hair, light skin, and is wearing a cream-colored turtleneck top with gold hoop earrings.
A man dressed in traditional indigenous attire with a large feathered headdress holding a young girl in his arms. The man is kissing a large shell necklace while the girl looks away, towards the side.
Three individuals dressed in colorful Native American-inspired costumes, including feathered headdresses and rainbow-colored fringe clothing, standing indoors with a window visible in the background.
A woman dressed in colorful, traditional Aztec or indigenous festival attire, holding a steaming ceramic chalice, celebrating in a lively indoor setting with people watching and taking photos.