documentary
MissionWalk (2014) and BroadWalk (2012)
These are experimental documentary films in which I walked the lengths of two major historic avenues - Mission, in San Francisco, and Broadway, in New York. Along my walks, I wore a handmade sandwich sign and a helmet camera on my head, and interviewed any subjects who agreed to take part in my video. The sandwich sign I wore was inspired by street salesmen in New York; by wearing it, I was making a reference to advertising and commerce, but what I was “selling” was a democratic process in which I, the cameraman, removed myself from the product and emphasized the concerns of these interviewees, many of whom chose to discuss economic and political subjects.
music video directing/camera
16mm films
The Shipwreck, 2012
This film is both an abstract expressionist artwork inspired by Jackson Pollock, and also an autobiographical performance piece that captures personal struggles with mental health through gesture and movement.
16mm motion picture film, 3’20”, shot on Bolex H16R; live musical score; camera operation by Jacob Marks
Space Writer, 2011
Drawing from slapstick silent film comedy, and low-budget alien/sci-fi films of the early 20th century, this is a story about a novelist who must overcome his procrastination in order to make ends meet, and in a moment of crisis has an unexpected stroke of inspiration.
16mm motion picture film, 3’36”, shot on Arri-S 16; crew included Carlos Zozaya, Yiying Zhu, additional help from Jacob Marks. Featuring actors Len Rella, Bill McAndrews, and Rose Jenson.