Ditching School to Whistle

 

2012 - Writer, Director, Editor

When I was a junior in college, I set out to compete in the International Whistling Competition - and make a documentary about it.

This short film explores not only the fascinating people who converge once a year for this quirky event; but also tells the unexpectedly touching stories of people who discovered healing and therapy through what may be dismissed by many as silly: whistling.

To date, this piece has garnered an unexpected 4.3M+ views on YouTube.

Distributed on internationally by ShortsHD
2014: William and Mary Global Film Festival - Best Documentary and Audience Award
2014: George Lindsey UNA Film Festival - Best Student Film
2013: Josiah Media Festival - Best Documentary
2012: Greater Reading Film Festival - Best Student Film
2012: Beneath the Earth Film Festival - Best Picture and Best Director