Rite of the Five Essentials

This is one of my favorite shorts I made in this style. Lush, dreamy visuals and exotic soundscapes and a wry sense of humor combine to create a unique vision. I was exploring themes of sex, intoxication and human connection. I also was playing with video, itself. Video has always seemed flat to me. It lacks the depth and warmth of film. So, I began to push video into a more dynamic space through experimentation. I directed and edited this short; as well as composed the soundtrack...