TikTok - @daweidemena
(2021) Short Comedy Sketches - Writer/Actor/Editor
Quick one-minute comedy sketches, frequently about geek culture, Disney Plus shows, and other current events.
Currently at over 15k followers, and 922k likes.
Weddings and Proposals
(2020-2021) Cinematographer/Editor
In the past year or so, with so many separated from their families, many want to get married but can't invite everyone over. For them, a great wedding video is more crucial than ever, allowing their family to feel like they were there, even when they couldn't be.
Shot very run-and-gun with only my DSLR and an iPhone, these videos are a testament to what can be done with scrappy filmmaking.
Zander & David YouTube Channel
(2020) Weekly Comedy Sketches - Co-Writer/Actor/Editor
Weekly comedy sketches in collaboration with my friend Zander Shores. We touched on only the most relevant pandemic-time topics like wearing a mask, trying to find work, and being a pretentious student filmmaker.
The Date Debate
(2019) Musical Short Film - Director/Co-Writer
When a Republican girl and a Democrat guy fall in love, the star-crossed college students have to convince each other to switch sides before she graduates and it’s all over.
Awards:
Videographer Awards - Student Production - Excellence
NATAS Ohio Valley Chapter - Student Production Award - Short Form Fiction
Highbridge Film Festival 2019 - Best Picture, Audience Favorite, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Production Design
Collide/Sandblast Youth Camps
(2018) Daily Social Media Videos - Cinematographer/Editor
A collection of short videos, posted to social media daily, recounting the thrilling challenges, epic victories, and soul-touching experiences met by the Orange Team at both the middle school and high school church youth camps.
Coffee Time
(2018) Time Travel Short Film - Writer/Director
Tiffany, a college student with a Keurig-turned-time machine, tries to time jump her way to a scholarship she's not qualified for... yet.
Awards:
NATAS Ohio Valley Chapter - Student Production Award - Short Form Fiction
Highbridge Film Festival 2018 - Best Comedy, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Editing for Narrative, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Mixing
The Headline Deadline
(2018) Tongue-Twister Short - Writer/Director
Suggested: Watch with subtitles!
Sam and Sally sought ceaselessly to snag a scoop for their school newspaper. But when Hallie found out about a clown's hound at the pound, things got profound.
Awards:
NATAS Ohio Valley Chapter - Student Production Award - Writing
C. S. Lewis is Not Dead
(2018) Parody Short Film - Writer/Director
When John Wheatie is asked to disown his favorite author by a mean professor, he has to decide whether to stand up for what he thinks is right... or do something more reasonable.
Awards:
Highbridge Film Festival 2018 - Audience Favorite
The Little Big Flight
(2017) Short Film - Writer/Director/Animator
A brick-built model of The Spirit of St. Louis isn't content to just be a toy. He wants to soar. But can he prove himself to be more than just a couple pieces of plastic?