Demo Reel 2012

Music used with permission: “Money & Rum” Kafka on the Shore

“Internal Monologue: The Trailer”

Underground Showdown Film Festival #43

Requirements: A trailer for the worst movie never made.

“Girlhood”

It’s not always simple when it comes to girlhood.

Submission for Underground Showdown Festival #41!
Requirements:
Theme: A Loss of Innocence
Music: Piano
Prop: Silly Hat

Yesterday was my birthday.

“A Loving Farewell to Jailbait Jackie!”

Submission for Underground Showdown Festival #40.
Requirements!
Technique: Dolly-zoom
SFX: Whip crack
Dialogue: “For Science!”

“Magic Hour”

Submission for Underground Showdown Film Festival #39! This one in particular was a fun one because it was the 34-Hour Film Festival (make a movie in 34 hours).

The requirements:
Time: The Magic Hour (open to interpretation)
Effect: Slow Motion
Prop: Banana

A special thanks to David Ruby and Luke Tagle!

“Missed Connection”

My final project for my Visual Storytelling class! The only rules: The only rules: No dialogue and 5 minutes or less.

The story of Zack, a forlorn dumpee who spots a new love interest at the laundromat. Unable to reach her before she leaves, he posts a Craigslist ad hoping to reconnect with her. Obstacles happen, etc.

Thanks for watchin’!

Starring the wonderful Grant Harvey, Gia McLaughlin, Jake Sobol, Steve Cameron, and Sam Escobar.

Special thanks to the awesome Scott Wild, Haley Scott, Julia Clark, Chris Prouty, and my entire Visual Storytelling class.

“The Perks of Having Athletic Trainers as Roommates”

This is a more procedural video I shot and edited for my roommates. They’re both Athletic Training majors and are always there to save the day from the clutches of my clumsiness!

“Back to the Future 4”

Submission for Underground Showdown Film Festival #38!

Requirements
Setting: The Future

All music is from the original Back to the Future soundtrack.

Starring: Sam Roots and Grant Harvey!
Special thanks to: Haley Scott, Julia Clark, and Scott Wild!

“Beardlust”

This guy’s a little goofier. Loosely based on real life experiences!

Submission for Underground Showdown Film Festival #35!

Requirements
Angle: Dutch
Line: “Don’t tell me the odds.”
Prop: A beard

Beards! Filmmaking! Coming-of-age!

Song: “Beardlust” Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head (Brite Futures)

“The Wellesley Take and Leave”

A short documentary on the “Take and Leave” section in Wellesley’s Recycling and Disposal Facility.

Filmed and Edited by Paul Buser and Jackie! Zhou in Spring 2011

Music
“VCR” The xx
“Out of Egypt, Into the Great Laugh of Mankind” Sufjan Stevens
“The Suburbs” Arcade Fire
“I Need a Dollar” Aloe Blacc

Special thanks to all the volunteers at the Take and Leave section as well as Britta Hiester and Adam Cluff!

This one is an oldie from the Spring of 2011!