A salty, millennial gay wars with a spunky, Gen Z female he considers a threat to Fire Island Pines’ already crumbling shore while attempting to seduce the optimistic influencer who brought her.

Director’s Vision for ‘Pining’

I use narrative cinema to explore raw themes of control, anger, and self-healing in blistering, cinematic confrontations. Balanced by immersive visuals and wry humor, my searing characters’ perspectives are rendered in a sharp, near-indelible voice. I work to promote contemporary themes, authenticity, and introspection through film with timely, consequential stories that are packaged in an engaging, zealous style.