LIVE ACTION FILMS


NYU's Cellphone Cinema
January-May 2024

The Dollar Disaster (April 2024)

Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Writer, Actor, Cameraperson, Editor

Two men learn a harsh lesson about taking what's not theirs.

Starring Dylan Nijankin (Mark), Noah Eisenstein (Jamie), and Vatsal Agarwal (DJ)


NYU's Sight & Sound Filmmaking
May-July 2022

Fish Out of Water (June 2022)

Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, Editor

Sometimes, socializing is like fishing. But what happens if you weren't built for fishing? This was a film I made discussing my frustrations with socializing as an autistic person.

This project is currently being remastered for upload.

Ave Maria (June 2022)

Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, Editor

In their final moments alive, a cultist looks back on their own actions. They become judge, jury, and executioner.

Credits: Maria Santiago (Co-Director, Director of Photography, Filming), Yuwen Zhang (Additional Crew)

Fever Dream (June 2022)

Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Writer, Actor, Editor

A curious dreamer is invited to a lunch with some old friends.

Credits: Yuwen Zhang and Tristan Zhu (Cinematography and Filming), Maria Santiago (Additional Crew)

Ghosted (June 2022)

Director, Producer, Director of Photography, Writer, Editor, Cameraperson

Two friends make plans to meet. Nothing goes according to plan.

Starring Maria Santiago and Sonjia Rose Bogolobov