mini-docs
Created a documentary about halal carts in NYC.
This film highlights the grit and resilience of cart operators and explores the cultural role they play in the city’s food landscape. It weaves portraits of the workers’ daily lives with perspectives of New Yorkers who cherish them. The project was filmed over several days, including a stormy halal crawl event, and I enjoyed immersing myself in this community throughout the making of it.
One-man-band produced this documentary about "pide," a Turkish flatbread often compared to pizza.
This project goes beyond the dish itself to explore the story of a family-owned restaurant in a diaspora community just outside of NYC. Through their story, the documentary touches on themes of immigration, sacrifice, and the cultural significance of food in building community.
Shot and edited this project about a tattoo artist specializing in hyperrealism.
I wanted to push myself by creating a compelling video in just one location. It also helped that Jimmy is an incredibly talented artist with a great story.
An excerpt from a short doc on a whole-animal butcher, where I operated as a one-man-band filmmaker.
My subject left a corporate job to open Darke Pines in Jersey City despite having no prior experience in the food industry. His goal is to run the shop as ethically as possible. That means hiring chefs who get creative with using every part of the animal.
(Heads up: it’s a butcher shop—some scenes may be graphic.)
Shot and edited this project about a homeware maker with sustainability at its core.
Altarik gathers clay from a local brook, often hiking through mud with heavy buckets to collect his raw materials. The final pieces are modern and elegant, reflecting his commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship.