What begins as a bright tourist-style showcase of Pittsburgh’s skyline, bridges, and vibrant city life slowly shifts to reveal a more complex reality. The video contrasts the city’s polished image with scenes including the housing crisis and littering, encouraging viewers to look beyond the postcard version of the city.
After the final bell rings, a middle school swimmer moves from homework and everyday routines to the fast-paced focus of swim practice. This short video follows her day from the quiet moments at home to the determination and energy of the pool, capturing the balance between school, discipline, and the passion for a sport she loves.
When a cozy new sweater enters his life, one stubborn dog refuses to accept his fate. Determined to escape the itchy injustice wrapped around him, he plots, wiggles, and protests in the most dramatic ways possible. This lighthearted short captures the battle between warmth and dignity as one dog takes a stand against the sweater he never asked for.
This self-portrait sequence reflects the rhythm of my daily life through a series of edited frames. The pacing of 5 frames, then 15 frames, then 5 frames highlights how some moments pass quickly while others linger, capturing the flow of everyday routines.
