Documentary

 

Hidden Grounds: Gibraltar

Gibraltar, United Kingdom - Zealand crosses the pond to the tiny enclave of Gibraltar to explore the magic behind the “World’s Best Pub Team”. FC Bruno’s Magpies welcome him with open arms as they gear up to take on perennial Champions League contender Copenhagen. As he dives deeper into the club, he meets the incredible cast of characters who have made their dreams a reality.

 
 

Experimental Short -

Hit the road, Jacque

Central Europe - When we travel, what do we see? Hit the Road, Jacque is a motion-centric introspection on travel and the rose-colored veil with which we view the places we visit.


Experimental Short -

Springtime in the Rockies

Colorado - What happens to the places we love when we leave them? Springtime in the Rockies explores my family’s sense of place as my grandparents grow near the end of their journey and, along with it, the impending loss of their farm.


Short - Hudson River Rivalry

New York, NY - The New York City Football Club takes on the cross-river rivals, the New York Red Bulls. The pre-match parade blends the many cultures of New York City fandom into one, before the players take the pitch at a fevered pace as they fight for the top of the table.


Hidden Grounds: Faroe Islands

Torshavn, Faroe Islands - Zealand travels to the Faroe Islands to discover what makes the tiny island nation so distinct in footballing culture. Through his travels he meets with the club KI Klaksvik to unravel what makes the tiny, semi-professional club, able to compete on the European stage.


Hidden Grounds: NYCFC

New York, NY - Zealand delves into the Bronx to find NYCFC on the day it clashes with its cross-river rival, the New York Red Bulls. He explores the supporter culture surrounding the club and how its unwavering loyalty brings the community together, win or lose.


VISITING MY FOOTBALL MANAGER CLUB IN REAL LIFE - TAUNTON TOWN FC

Taunton, UK - Zealand once again travels to find his real life team from the hit video game, Football Manager. This time he is in southern England, where he experiences the realities of life in the English sixth-tier of soccer, meets with local fans, and is pitch-side for an intense local rivalry match.


VISITING MY FOOTBALL MANAGER CLUB IN REAL LIFE - FLORIDSDORFER AC

Vienna, Austria - Zealand flies across the globe to find his real-life team from the hit video game, Football Manager. He finds himself on the outskirts of Vienna, where his beloved team welcomes him with open arms. He meets the players, explores the surrounding area, and even gives the starting kick-off to a nailbiting game.


UP THE MOUNTAIN

Boulder, CO - A small Nepalese community center and restaurant in Golden, CO, showcase its identity through its unique food and atmosphere. The workers themselves act as magnifying glasses for the culture they represent.

*Mimesis Documentary Festival Selection (2021)

 
 

Narrative


BYGONE

A young man and woman are lost in the woods. Hunger and panic set in as they get separated, and the weather takes a turn. They must fight hard for their survival and sanity.