the poem exists, the book does not

FALL

2023

Monks

2016

A haiku film poem. the early morning waiting for the monks. the voices. the fire. the wat drum.

Philophobic

2024

Philophobic delves into the complexities of modern relationships, offering a glimpse into the emotional journey of a young woman navigating love and fear. Through the lens of her bedroom and the use of viewmaster reels, viewers witness her struggle to reconcile her longing for connection with her deep-seated fear of vulnerability. As she grapples with her emotional detachment, Philophobic prompts reflection on the fragile nature of Gen Z relationships and the universal quest for validation.

Longing for Spring

1984

A visual poem where a woman visits various Buddhist temples in Nara and winter turns to spring.

Tears in Rain

2015

Digital images decomposing in rain-like effects. A visual poem, trying to capture the poetics of a cinematic rain shower into the structure of its images. Still images from the 1982 science fiction film noir classic Blade Runner become animated, a frozen memory of two lovers is washed away in time.

If it Won’t Hold Water, it Surely Won’t Hold a Goat

2014

"If it Won’t Hold Water, it Surely Won’t Hold a Goat" is an intimate meditation on the subversive nature of goats and their effect on the people who spend time with them. Centered on the story of the legendary Goat Man - a nomadic figure who spent most of his life walking the roads of Georgia with a wagon pulled by a herd of goats - this experimental documentary weaves together an interview with a goat farmer, footage of the daily rituals Johnson enacted with her own herd, and a poem about the Goat Man’s experimental and spectacular life.

Bodies of Desire

2021

Using Varsha Panikar's poetry series by the same name, it follows the journey of a poet as they rediscover love, passion, and identity after encountering their muse.

An Anthology of Questions About Love

2023

Poetry, interviews and conversations between plants, still trying to find out what is love.

Ilumina-me o elimina-me

2023

Mudpuppy

Invalid Date

A reflection on loss and nature’s quiet observance in a small nook of the Ozarks. 

Regard Silence

2023

“I love poetry because it makes me feel like my mind expands.” In Regard Silence, that's the very first sentence expressed—in sign language of course. Watching the poems signed by deaf people in this film has a similarly mind-expanding effect. That’s because sign language—the Mexican version in this case—is a very different means of communication than written or spoken language.

Dreamtale

2019

An experimental visual poem about a sick lonely old man stays in his big empty house, dreaming of a glorious life that he could have. In this dream, he plays a Rubik's Cube, which connects the memories of his prime in a paralleled universe, the chapters of love and pain.

Pretty Land And Green Its Sighs

2024

A short anecdotal documentary about the nature of destruction, a debilitating deadlock of humanity.

Homebody

2023

A filmographic essay featuring lines from "Bonedog" by Eva H.D. A pathos on memory, travelogue consciousness and the divets remaindered from environmental displacement.

Our Punjabi Market - a poetry film

2024

A kaleidoscopic montage, interpreting the poem "Our Punjabi Market" by Kuldip Gill depicting the vibrance of the Punjabi Market at 49th and Main in East Vancouver, BC.