Kamayan

short documentary | status: in development | role: director

Kamayan is a Tagalog word that translates to “by hand” and refers to the traditional Filipino style of eating—on a bed of banana leaves with bare hands. This documentary dives into the history of this Filipino feast and explores the nuances of the Filipino-American experience through the lens of emerging chefs who are preserving this tradition.

André

feature documentary | status: in post-production | role: producer

André Galvão, a 15-time Brazilian Jiu-jitsu world champion, comes out of retirement for his final fight to defend both his title and honor against his rival Gordon Ryan, one of the most successful no-gi grapplers of all time.

We Are Like Waves

short documentary | distributed in partnership with the Los Angeles Times | role: producer

We Are Like Waves is an intimate look into how surfing changes Sanu’s life, documenting the struggles and breakthroughs of becoming one of the first female Sri Lankan surfers.

One Pamilya

short documentary | role: director, producer & editor

A young woman investigates into her Filipino-American roots to unravel the mysterious, forbidden love story of her parents.

Of the Sea

short documentary | role: cinematography

Of the Sea is a female-driven surf film that follows a mother and her entrepreneurial efforts to raise awareness of the world’s plastic consumption.

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The Happiest Place on Earth

short documentary | role: co-producer

The Happiest Place on Earth is an observational documentary that chronicles the coming-of-age story of Albino, an underprivileged child growing up in the middle of an impoverished Anaheim neighborhood.