PROJECTS

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Based on a true story, "The Death of James" tells the unique journey of two young friends grappling with mortality as they are confronted with the impending loss of a cherished pet ferret. Humorous, awkward, and deeply heartbreaking, the film takes an unflinching look at death, loss, euthanasia, and the uncertainties that may or may not follow, viewed through the eyes of two characters navigating these challenges for the first time. 

With "IN THE HEAT," the festive season takes an unexpected twist, trading sugarplums and candy canes for heart-pounding terror. This animated gem pulls no punches, delivering a hair-raising experience that will have you on the edge of your seat. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where the joyful mythology of Santa Claus collides with the nightmarish realms of horror.   

An exploration of crime and criminal behavior using real interviews and real stories from the actual people. It features bank robbers, cops, gangsters, and victims of crime but ultimately it’s about how crime affects all of us.  

 VRDLK: (pronounced Vor-Du-Lac) centers around a traveling diplomat that is caught in a snowstorm and forced to take shelter with a poor Serbian family.
When the family warns him of “beasts” that hunt in the night, he is quick to dismiss their fears as superstition and fairy tales - a mistake he may not have a chance to make twice.

 In a fierce snowstorm, two familiar foes stalk one another through the forest towards their final showdown. Rich in nostalgia, this genre blending and captivating animation is a treat for fans of anime and 80s kids cartoons alike. 

Five years on, a new detective pressures Chef to commit the ultimate sin: wear a wire on his Pagan brother. 

 During a visit to his family's village in China, 9-year-old Kody discovers that he is the next in line to assume the role of the village defender. "Kody Kapow," directed by Sam Chou, is an animated series featured on Sprout and NBC Kids, airing on Universal Kids. 

Commissioner Jordan talks life and family with an unwilling conversation partner - his city's darkest hero, City Shark. 

In this hard-boiled film noir satire, a detective takes on a kidnapping case only to discover that his sordid past has come back to haunt him.  Created by Sam Chou and Ellery Vadooyeweert. Directed by Sam Chou.

When Max's greatest enemies unite to take down N-Tek and conquer Copper Canyon, Max and Steel realize they can't save the day on their own.  Directed by Sam Chou, produced at Arc Productions.

Fly Colt Fly is a feature length documentary about teenage fugitive Colton Harris-Moore, whose superhuman ability to escape capture by stealing airplanes and living in the wilderness made him the modern day folk hero of a new generation.  Director of animation - Sam Chou

Various commercial directing work from my years with Chuck Gammage.