FILMS
FILMS
OVERTIME (2026)
Role: Director, Screenwriter, Editor
A self financed passion project five months in the making. OVERTIME takes place two weeks before my previous film RIDE PENDING. This film was created not only as a continuation of the previous film but a love letter to filmmaking and a way to return to pure creative filmmaking with no restrictions.
Synopsis: Henry Paul, works the night shift as a ride-share driver in Honolulu. After a tense encounter with a passenger, he spirals into paranoia, unsure whether he’s a target... or losing his grip on reality.
RIDE PENDING (2025)
*Currently in festival submissions, full film not viewable yet
Role: Director, Writer
A film created for the School of Cinematic Arts 410 Advanced Production Course. I took this as my opportunity to finally display my directorial style in a quality fashion.
Synopsis: Set in Honolulu, Hawaii on a fictional mountaintop called “Square-Top Drive”. A young Japanese-American university student finds herself stranded after a long hike with limited phone service. She manages to call a ride-share, however once the ride begins she starts to wonder if her driver may have terrifying intentions…
Awards:
2026 SCA Advisory Board Visionary Filmmaker Award
University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Cinematic Arts,
Student Showcase Winner for BEST LIVE ACTION FILM, BEST EDITING, AUDIENCE AWARD
REASON (2021)
Role: Director, Actor
Created for the 2021 PTSA Reflections Contest.
Synopsis: A young boy rediscovers what matters to him after a life threatening experience…
Awards:
PTSA Reflections Contest 2020-
1st Place Winner Hawaii State Level,
2nd Place Winner National PTSA Level
2nd Place Winner (Kaiser High) School Level (Film Production)
“Kamikakushi” Promotional Video (2025)
Role: Producer, Videographer, Editor
A promotional teaser to promote “Kamikakushi” which I produced. This was created using my travel film footage to promote the film.
What A Dream Feels Like (2023)
Role: Director, Camera Operator, Editor
A concept film about what a dream is like to some…
CROSSROADS Short (2025)
Role: Director, Camera Operator, Editor
A prologue teaser created to promote “Ride Pending” for social media following a character set to appear in the film.