(1991, USA) grew up on Catalina island. His poignant storytelling features sensitive, authentic performances often exploring ecology, labor, and the impact of aging. His first short film Sheephead premiered at tiff 2023 and went on to screen at numerous festivals, including the 39th Warsaw Film Festival. Pinion is his second narrative film. His work as a commercial director has brought him a Cannes Silver Lion for Direction, 6 CLIO awards, and more.