Wetwork
“Wetwork” (2024) is an independent short film directed by Devon Winston and produced by Lani Wild. This gripping thriller delves into Cold War paranoia, following four operatives tasked with concealing a grisly murder. As tensions rise, suspicion festers, leading to a chilling revelation: one of them may be a Soviet spy.
Original Score by Owen Grey
Fetch the Bolt Cutters
“Fetch the Boltcutters” (2024) is an Advanced Production from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. This captivating thriller follows a young couple navigating the complexities of their relationship during a dinner party hosted by their spiritually intense friends. As the night descends into chaos, the line between devotion and desperation blurs, raising unsettling questions about the lengths one will go to for love.
Original Score by Owen Grey
Tied With a Ribbon
"Tied With a Ribbon" (2024) is an Advanced Production from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. This heartfelt drama follows Audrey, a rising Broadway actress, who lands the role of a lifetime. As she navigates the pressures of her newfound success, she must confront the emotional toll of pursuing her dreams without the unwavering support of her closest friends.
Original Score by Owen Grey
Rock Bottom
"Rock Bottom" (2024) (prev. “How to Have a Life”) is a poignant Documentary Thesis from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, directed by Owen Livengood. In this deeply personal film, Livengood chronicles his battle with addiction, offering an unflinching exploration of his darkest moments and the journey toward recovery. Through raw honesty and vulnerability, Rock Bottom sheds light on the resilience of the human spirit and the power of self-reclamation.
Original Score by Owen Grey
Monster
"MONSTER" (2024), is a senior animation thesis from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, directed and animated by Vanessa Cox. This compelling film explores themes of feminine rage, personifying the intense anger born from the feminine experience.
Original Score by Owen Grey
BIFSC
Composed and submitted for the Berlin International Film Scoring Competition, "Trail of Light" (2023) tells the story of the creation of the world based on an Indigenous American folk story.
Original Score by Owen Grey