Directing
The journey of a book smart teen whose life is forever transformed when he moves from the streets of west Philadelphia to live with his relatives in one of LA’s wealthiest suburbs.
After the tumultuous breakup of his band, Ben Garza embarks on his first-ever solo tour. Life on the road feels different now, and Ben must find his footing alongside Rita, his steadfast tour manager, and Jessie Ramos, his charismatic, spotlight-stealing opening act.
Lloyd is a man in his late-20s who works as a freelance sound mixer in Kansas City, MO. Lloyd loves his job, is good at it, and has a nice, stable life, but he cannot seem to let go of an unfulfilled dream.
Moji, a young filmmaker in Kansas City, shoots low budget music videos for a living. He has talent and wants to take his career to the next level, but the leap forward is difficult... and at times dangerous.
presented by Blasé starring Y'lan Noel directed by Morgan Stevenson Cooper
PORTRAIT OF A BLACK MAN is a short documentary, in collaboration with Black Archives, a platform that focuses on the preservation and celebration of black life through archival photography and film.
