Via Negativa

After the death of his estranged friend, a young priest abandons his diocese and sets out on a restless pilgrimage across America. With a wounded coyote as his unlikely companion, he confronts strangers, his faith, and the priest who once abused his friend. Via Negativa is both a road story and a spiritual reckoning, exploring grief, guilt, and the fragile hope of redemption.

Produced by Complementary Colors. Executive Produced by Samantha Quan (Anora). Featuring Young Mazino (Beef) as Father Dan, with an ensemble including Zoe Winters, Keith Kupferer, Mimi Ryder, Jee Young Han, Mamadou Athie, Tony Hale and Stanley Simons.

The Graduates

A year after her boyfriend dies from gun violence, a young woman prepares to graduate high school as she navigates an uncertain future alongside a community that is searching for ways to heal.

Produced by Pinky Promise. Executive Produced by Chloé Zhao (Nomadland). Featuring Mina Sundwall, Alex Hibbert, John Cho, Yasmeen Fletcher, Ewan Manley, Maria Dizzia, and Kelly O’Sullivan. The Graduates premiered at Tribeca Festival in 2023 where it was awarded Best Cinematography in U.S. Narrative. Its European premiere will be at the 2023 Deauville American Film Festival.

Champ

After basketball practice one night, Genevieve reveals a dark secret to her teammates about their coach. Wielding her strategy and grit off the court, Genevieve works together with her teammates to find a way to retaliate. 

Starring Eva Noblezada, Champ was made with the support of the Tribeca Film Institute Through Her Lens award and premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2022. It was selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick and was featured on Short of the Week.

East of the River

Teonna is unexpectedly suspended from school and is faced with a day on the streets of Washington, DC. Teonna encounters Malik, who is also out of school, and Sara, who left school because she saw more economic opportunity on the streets. The three set out for an adventure that takes them east of the Anacostia River.

East of the River premiered at Slamdance Film Festival in 2019 where it was awarded the AGBO fellowship. 

Shook

The scripted single-camera show centers on 15-year-old Mia, who yearns to dance professionally but is hindered by daily obligations to her family. Mia begins to express her true self through dance with the support of her extroverted best friend, Fredgy, and a new mentor, Ritz, who introduces her to the world of street dance.

Starring Sofia Wylie and produced by the Duplass Brothers. Shook was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Young Adult Program.