LOOMS
Alone with nobody to pass on a family legacy, a farmer struggles to find purpose in his life. Realizing the fate of the farm, he questions whether fulfillment can be found beyond the confines of his farm or if it comes from steadfast dedication to the land that has given him the only life he's ever known.
BRANDON “THE CANNON” ADAMS
This one was personal and a reminder of just how much storytelling can change lives. I met Brandon through his brother Terrell who I had been training with at a local gym in LA. Terrell, who’s a very talented fighter in his own right, showed me a couple of Brandon’s professional fights and explained some of the struggles he was up against in both his personal and professional life, namely an exploitative relationship with his promoter. To see such a brave and capable fighter denied opportunities that sweat and blood had earned him, well, it was just too infuriating for me to let slide.
SALA: A SHORT ODYSSEY
*HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED, VOLUME UP*
"Sala", Swahili for prayer, follows a teenage immigrant confronted by the escalating noise of an isolated mind. Sometimes the only peace that can be found is in a place of pure focus. When there's no time to think, only react. The film is intended to be experienced and not explained. Although this story takes place in a specific location, the sensation of agitation and how we find release is a ubiquitous experience.
