Electronic thesis

"Nalb Noum is an animated short horror film that follows a young Black teen who is in love with African American folklore. After his father's passing, he sets out to prove that the folklore is real. While the film gives the normal elements of a creature horror film, at its core, the film touches on the underlying themes of systematic racism and cultural appropriation that plague our societies including our imaginations." -- Abstract

"The Negro Theater Project 1935 — 1939 is a 24 minute narrative documentary shot on video. The story is about the Negro Theater in Boston during the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The story is told through a series of interviews and archival footage with a voice over narrative to complete the story." --page 4.

"New Dawn is a futuristic noir about a middle-aged, female private detective searching for a kidnapped little girl while experiencing delusions about her own choice not to have children. The story takes place in Miami in the year 2123 where robots have gained their independence and live side by side humans." --Abstract.

"A 23-minute multi-narrative film that poses a reflection on time and parting. Four independent storylines intersect in a way that knit twelve characters' vignettes together, implying the melancholy truth -- separation is happening on every clock tick." --Abstract.

"Nine Lives is an essay collection comprised of stories of love, heartbreak, abuse, and addiction. Each piece details a moment in my life that continued to impact me long after the plane took off, the wounds healed, or the bodies were buried. In writing this collection, I strove for uncomfortable vulnerability—to place emotions on the page not often expressed, in hopes of inspiring my audience to do the same." -- Abstract

Play script and reflection piece on the process of penning the play.

"No Future is a collection of linked short stories set in a near future in Bakersfield, California, chronicling the lives of Raphael "Raffi" Veras and Louis Palko. Each story is voice-driven and unified by the idea that spectacular ambitions and technological advancements are always marred by an escape from messier, more fundamental human conflicts." -- Abstract

"This project is a short documentary about Wendy Carlos, a composer and technical innovator in the field of electronic music. Interviews and monologues detail the difficulties that a group of young transgender people have faced in finding their ancestors' history. The filmmaker recounts her own discovery of Carlos and creates new music in tribute to her influence." -- Abstract

"'Nodnarb Namztruk' is a nonlinear journey of a young women exploring her sexuality through a prism of fantasies and memories she is experiencing while dreaming in sleep. The animation follows a protagonist's dream in a fast edited paise with vivid visuals and symbolic references." -- Abstract

"Nomads (2021) is a cautionary tale that tackles subject matters such as human trafficking and homelessness. This exploration of the gritty landscape of the city at night highlights the importance of Social Darwinism when a homeless hustler meets traumatized sex worker. I hope this film also highlights the reality that people are still people. We all bleed red and have the same level of emotions; some people are just in extreme circumstances than others." -- Abstract

"NORO is a short narrative fiction film in the psychological horror genre. The film aims to subvert the stereotypically weak or helpless depictions of characters suffering from mental illness, create metaphysical representations of its symptoms, and emphasize the importance of professional help and speaking up." -- Abstract