CRUMBS (2020)
During the pandemic, I knew I wanted to get more acquainted with directing for film. Every week, I posted a prompt on my instagram, collaborated with an artist in Chicago, filmed for a day, and edited for a day for almost two months. Over time, the exercise made me a little better every week. For the most part, I limited myself to a minute and I interviewed the artists about how they’re feeling and asked them to write something poetic. The result: crumbs.
THE CHAIR
written by Isaac Gomez
performed by Karen Rodriguez
“I don’t need a chair to rest.”
HAIKU #1
written and performed by Rashaad Hall
“An Ode to Black Breath
Which temples are not enough
This body is God's”
WATER
written and performed by Abhi Shrestha
“At the precipice of my desire, I try to catch water with my phone.”
SHED YOUR HORNS
written and performed by Mike Tepeli
“He was the purest, most sane reminder that surrounding death, decay and ignorance - life sheds its horns and grows anew.”
RANDONAUTICA
written and performed by Alysia and Monty Cole
Allow and app to choose your destination, expecting something sinister. What could go wrong?
LISTEN TO A HEARTBEAT
written and performed by Bear Bellinger
It’s not about sex. Okay, that’s a lie.
SELF LOVE
written by Breon Arzell and Monty Cole
performed and choreographed by Breon Arzell
I exist because she existed and now a piece of my existence is gone.
