Documenting connection
One Day
70 countries. one city. one day.
docuseries exploring the international life of students at Minerva University
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Hindrance
Hindrance is an experimental short film that confronts the human and monkey interface. The film recognizes the shared destructive future is being forged as we continue to perpetuate undue harm among our nonhuman counterparts. Hindrance situates the viewer in discomfort in order to establish that the way we currently relate to the nonhuman world must change for the sake of others and ourselves.
Death of the Eel
The Japanese Eel, commonly consumed in countries like South Korea and Japan, is believed to increase masculine energy. However, overfishing of juvenile eels has put the population at risk of extinction. Currently, Japanese Eels can only reproduce in the wild, their breeding location still a mystery to humanity. In this short video, I call out the problems in eel industry and the necessity to reduce consumption in order to longevity of this mysterious species.
Finding my soul in Seoul
In the winter of 2022, I lived in Seoul, South Korea for 4 months. During my stay, I had the opportunity to learn about Korean traditional and modern culture. From Buddhist temples to ancient palaces to learning about the tensions with North Korea at the DMZ, in this video I reflect on some of my favorite experiences, giving a glimpse into life as a foreigner in South Korea.
Moving to South Korea
I lived in South Korea for 4 months in 2022. Moving to South Korea was quite hectic, having tested positive for COVID upon arrival and going through the government quarantine process. This video serves to show that travel is not always easy or infinitely joyful, combatting social media’s tendency towards glorification.
Traveling the World with Strangers
In the fall of 2021, I left home for the first time. I moved to San Francisco to attend Minerva University, an innovative undergraduate program where a student body from 70+ countries studies in a new country each semester. In this video, I reflect on my first semester— academics, growing up, identity, and learning about different cultures.
