HELEN PASHGIAN: VISIBLE INVISIBLE
director | editor
Helen Pashgian, a pioneer of California’s Light and Space movement, has long been under recognized — at 87, she’s stepping into the light.
Short documentary. Produced by LACMA Productions.
WHAT WE FIND IN THE SEA
director | editor
Mia, a half Asian teenager, arrives in Alaska to work on her cousin’s salmon fishing boat for the summer to make money for college. She is forced to navigate her impending womanhood, her place within the world, and the all powerful sea.
Co-directed with Sasha Faust. Premiered at LA Shorts Festival (2021). Best Short Film at the Santa Fe Film Festival (2022).
NO ONE EVER REALLY DIES
director | cinematographer | editor
84-year-old Jun plans his seizensou, or “fake funeral.” Meanwhile, Jun’s daughter and wife debate the potential ethical and familial consequences of Jun’s big plans.
Co-directed with Mari Young. Premiered at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (2019); Special Jury Award for New Voices.
THE JOB OF SONGS
cinematographer | producer
In Doolin, an isolated village teetering on the western edge of Ireland, a community of musicians seek joy and connection through music as they face a modernizing world.
Directed by Lila Schmitz. Premiered at DOC NYC (2021). Best International Documentary at Galway Film Fleadh (2022).
BLACK FLAG
cinematographer | editor
A biting short film about allegiance, censorship and the price of honoring the past.
Directed by Sophie Capp and written by Idris Goodwin. National Black Theatre & Film Festival (2019). Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival (2019). AT&T Shape Film Award; Social Good – runner up.
HA//LF
director
HA//LF is a film about family, loss and mourning. And moving boxes.
Written by Sasha Faust & Emi Ellis.
