Exploration of how a location can transcend its role as mere backdrop to become a dynamic character within a narrative. By immersing myself in the environment without a predefined script, I aimed to uncover the emotional and narrative potentials inherent in the space. This approach allowed the location's unique qualities—its mood, textures, and rhythms — to inform and shape the story organically.

Comings and Goings is a visual exploration of entrances and exits — how characters arrive, depart, and what transpires in the spaces between. This exercise delves into the choreography of movement, the weight of presence, and the subtle narratives that unfold through transitions.

ALLO is a focused exploration of storytelling within the confines of a single, continuous scene. Set in the liminal space of an office, the film follows a young woman attempting to make an important phone call. Through deliberate composition and pacing, the exercise examines how a solitary moment can encapsulate a narrative's depth and emotional resonance.

The portrayal of the experience of a young Muslim Asian woman living in the U.S. 

"Like a single gaze resting upon a person that you have no connection to, it limits the capacity to see the humanity of a person and puts them in a pre-determined box that is created by the media. We know that art has the ability to transform the ways we think and relate to one another."

Collaboration with the artist and performer Azhar Akesh.

Created for the exhibition at the University of Minnesota's Regis Center for Art, originally published on the Campus Climate Page.

The story of love, misunderstanding, and loss of an LGBTQ+ couple, told in a heartfelt monologue. Created for the Michigan University Storytelling for Social Change Course.

Reflection upon the specific theme of the relationship between one's inner world and the world outside – the Inner Landscapes of each.

Created for Prada Journal Inner Vision Contest

Skyrunner is a short documentary that delves into the world of mountain runners—athletes who challenge themselves by ascending and descending towering peaks. Through immersive visuals and personal narratives, the film captures the essence of skyrunning, highlighting the physical endurance and mental resilience required to navigate rugged terrains.

AVOS"  is a reflective short documentary capturing the blurred passage of time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a collage of news reports and personal narratives, the film explores how the months of lockdown melded into an indistinct continuum, highlighting the challenges of recollection and the collective memory of an unprecedented era.