Haiden Hunter

Full Method

After a box office catastrophe, movie star Dylan, now blacklisted from the film industry, attempts extreme practices of method acting to land the role of a ventriloquist, save his career, and mend the relationship with his longtime director. Created in April 2024 for the FILMMAKING 2: SIGHT & SOUND final at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dicks on Ticonderoga: A Study Session

Inspired by Kenneth Anger's "Kustom Kar Kommandos (1965)" and parodying early porno, this film explores hyper-sexualized themes among everyday occurrences. Created as an exercise in January 2024 for the TOPICS IN PRODUCTION: Poetics, Performance + Punk course at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dream Catcher X

A narrative/documentary/experimental hybrid about a man who buys a new technology to record his dreams. Created in December 2023 for the FILMMAKING 1: FUNDAMENTALS final at the University of Pittsburgh.

Vanish Point

A mysterious tea maker begins to offer an impossible choice. Created by Good One Media for the 48 HR Film Festival 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Plato's Allegory of The Cave: A Matrix Parody

Jeo, aided by Finkeus, must follow the fat rabbit, unlock the secrets of enlightenment, and face against the evil Agent Travis in this allegorical parody film. Created in September 2021 for the Philosophy Honors course at Bethel Park High School.

BIGFOOT II: The Hunt Continues

Years after the events of "BIGFOOT: The Hunt," Henry, now an experienced monster hunter, has been recruited by the President of the United States to capture what they believe to be Bigfoot resurrected. Despite initial shoots during the summer of 2023, the film has been delayed indefinitely.

Bill & Ted's Painstaking Parody

In a last-ditch effort to pass history class and avoid a summer filled with Christian missionary trips, Bill & Ted utilize the help of Jufus and his time machine to gather speakers from across history. Created in May 2022 for the AP European History final at Bethel Park High School.

The Cowboy & The Kid

A group of bandits begin to terrorize a child after they are unable to find his father. They soon come face-to-face with a deadly cowboy. This short film was created as a tribute to Sergio Leone and Clint Eastwood in March 2022 for the Philosophy Honors course at Bethel Park High School.