Awards & Recognition
Selected recognition for my work in AI filmmaking, combining storytelling, editing, sound, and emerging creative tools.
Soulscape 48hr Cinema Lab · 2026
Grand Prize: The Resonance Iris + The Digital Pulse Award
Before Me, created with my wife Jessica, won two awards at Soulscape. Made in 48 hours in response to “What world will you build?”, the film explores life, sacrifice, and the world our parents create for us.
Valley 101 · STORY101 LAB · 2026
2nd Place: AI Storytelling Challenge
A second-place finish at Valley 101’s AI filmmaking hackathon, held during Alignment 2026 in Silicon Valley. The two-day challenge brought creators together to turn a shared prompt into a short film through AI creation, sound, and editing.
MetaMorph AI Film Award · 2026
Short Film: Runner-Up
Before Me received the runner-up award in MetaMorph’s Short Film category, which celebrates original AI films of five minutes or less. The recognition continued the film’s journey beyond its original 48-hour creation.
