the filmmakers

Jonathan Ade - Writer/Director

Raised in suburban Washington, DC, Jonathan Ade began making movies at eight years old. Since that time, he developed his passion for creating uniquely-held, cinematic narratives.

He earned his BFA in Film Production at Emerson College, where his Senior Thesis film, “Through and Away”, won the Jury Prize for Best Feature at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth. Additionally, in the field of comedy, Jonathan was the co-creator of the hit mashup trailer "Brokeback to the Future", an early blueprint for the now-endemic viral video, now on view at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens.

In 2014, Jonathan expanded his oeuvre into installation art when he was selected for a long-term artistic residency at Hub-Bub in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he created site-specific films at the intersection of cinema and traditional installation. That led to an additional artistic residency at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center For The Arts in Nebraska City in March 2015. His third residency was at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan.

Alexander D. Paul - Cinematographer

Award-winning cinematographer Alexander D. Paul's love for all art has lead him to strive for innovative ways of expressing meaning within the proscenium of the motion picture. After leaving his hometown of New London, CT to study film at Emerson College, Alexander moved to Los Angeles to begin working as a union camera assistant on television shows, including, “My Name is Earl”, “Raising Hope” (FOX) and "American Horror Story" (FX).

He has worked under the guidance of cinematographers such as Walt Fraser, Jamie Thompson and Michael Goi, recent President of the American Society of Cinematographers. Under their leadership, Alexander has been exposed to a wide range of technique and skill, providing him with a full pallet that he uses to create imagery rich with meaning.

From commercial pursuits such as ad spots and music videos to experimental shorts and thoughtful narratives, Alexander has always approached his art form with both monastic discipline and comic touch.