Roles: Producer/Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Writer

This character-driven documentary follows Jake, a young man with autism who has become a champion in therapeutic horseback riding. Jake’s mother Joanne has been by his side throughout his riding career, helping him stay calm on his horse. Now, Jake is put to the test as he enters his first non-therapeutic riding competition, where the circumstances are outside Jake and Joanne’s control.

LIFE IN STRIDES was officially selected in 11 film festivals and received 5 awards, including First Place at the Manhattan International Film Festival, the Audience Award at the Awareness Film Festival, and Best Editing at the Austin Under the Stars Film Festival.