New house update (including my studio)

New house update (including my studio)

Derek and I built a house together in 2013. I’ve had a few questions about how things are going. So here’s an update for those of you who like to follow along. We moved in on a rainy, gross day in January 2014 with the help of some very supportive family...
I’ve always wanted to teach.

I’ve always wanted to teach.

Once upon a time I dreamed of becoming a teacher. My mother was an art teacher. She taught my older sister when she was in middle school. Then mom taught me when I was in 4th and 5th grade. There were some fun benefits to having the teacher double as your mother. We...
Brewconomy Backer Update Video

Brewconomy Backer Update Video

Last weekend I spent a few hours on a Brewconomy backer update video. I created a set, added props, set up lights, chose a camera angle, wrote a script, shot, and edited everything myself. Doing that all while having hair and makeup ready to go, too! It’s no...

Why I Love Making Films

They are magical. They are challenging to make. They make families out of strangers. They challenge us to think or act differently. They show us our own humanity. They allow us to be someone else. They help us escape reality. They help us face reality. They are...