He is known for creating and editing his own emotionally driven films influenced by skate culture and music, including his horror short Take Three Please, which premiered to a sold-out, standing-room-only audience. His work has earned recognition on the festival circuit, including a win at the Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival and selections at the Catalina Film Festival, Rhode Island International Film Festival, and the All-American High School Film Festival. He is currently studying filmmaking at SCAD.
His career goal is to establish a distinct creative identity as a filmmaker who bridges the gap between reality and art. Whether he is directing, handling cinematography, or cutting in the edit suite, he is driven by the desire to create authentic films that leave a lasting impact on the viewer. This philosophy is reflected throughout his portfolio, which showcases his latest films, fast-paced edits, and storytelling-driven visual content.
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Recent Projects
Take Three Please
On Halloween night, a group of mischievous kids embarks on a spree of pranks and mischef. What begins as a playful adventure quickly takes a terrifying turn when they become trapped in an abandoned house, haunted by the chilling consequences of their actions. As fear sets in and sinister truths emerge, childhood innocence collides with dark realities. Can they escape their worst nightmares?
Everything
A nostalgic drive-in journey through everything I've worked on over the years, from my childhood to high school, and my reflection on it all.
More Short Films
Piss Park
A Thief's Redemption
A desperate search for a bathroom, can she find it?
A small act of desperation leads to an unexpected encounter.
CINEMATIC STORYTELLING • TECHNICAL PRECISION • INTROSPECTIVE • MELANCHOLIC • REFLECTIVE • NOSTALGIC • IRONIC • OBSERVATIONAL • CHARACTER-DRIVEN • MINIMALIST • NATURALISTIC • RAW • LO-FI • ANALOG-INSPIRED • INTIMATE • PERSONAL • SEARCHING • RESTLESS • DIY-MINDED •
LET'S COLLABORATE
We are currently accepting new projects. Please reach out with your vision and technical requirements.
cstoud20@student.scad.edu