Paper Hawk (2022)
Genere: Sci-fi, Psychological
Role: Writer & Director
Awards: Semi-Finalist at Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival
A sci-fi psychological short film, written and directed by me in 2022, exploring the struggles of a writer and the existential traps of artistic creation.
Devin, a struggling novelist, is confronted by Eric Huxley, the charismatic protagonist of his unfinished manuscript, who mysteriously comes to life. As Eric challenges his creator’s authority, Devin is forced to question his own agency, creative control, and the blurred line between fiction and reality.
Through a tense battle of wits, the film delves into the torment of artistic obsession, the fear of losing control over one’s work, and the haunting question—does an artist shape their creation, or does the creation ultimately shape them?