Role: Director, Director of Photography, & Lead Lighting

In the wake of a global catastrophe, "Static" follows the story of siblings Veronica and Ivy as they cling to a fragile survival. The narrative centers on a broken radio—a source of obsession for one and a symbol of false hope for the other. When a faint signal finally breaks through, the resulting conflict threatens to destroy their only remaining bond.

Directorial Vision

As the Director, my focus was on the psychological weight of isolation. I worked closely with the actors to build a sense of weary history between the characters, ensuring that the dialogue—often sharp and desperate—reflected the high stakes of their survival. The film explores the "dangerous nature of hope" and how different people process grief in a world that has stopped moving.

Cinematography & Lighting (DP)

Taking on the dual role of DP and Lighting Lead, I aimed to create a visual language that felt both expansive and claustrophobic.

• Atmospheric Lighting: I utilized minimalist, naturalistic lighting for the campsite scenes to ground the story in realism, contrasted with the harsh, cold light of the mountainous landscape to emphasize the characters' vulnerability.

• Challenging Locations: A key sequence was filmed at Fryingpan Tower, a high-intensity location that provided sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Managing a crew and equipment at high elevation allowed for cinematic scale, using the wind and natural elements to heighten the film’s tension.

• Visual Symbolism: I used tight, intimate framing during the radio arguments to create a sense of entrapment, juxtaposed with wide, desolate landscape shots to highlight the siblings’ insignificance in the post-apocalyptic wilderness.