DIRECTING SAMPLES
Below are some links and descriptions of my work in bite sized morsels. Feel free to take a look and if you like the clips then check out the links for more information. Thanks so much for your interest!
Moon and Sun
In the wake of her mother’s untimely death, a young woman arrives on Cecilia’s doorstep, claiming to have special abilities to solve the case. Quickly regretting inviting her in, Cecilia's life is further unraveled by the presence of this unsettling girl. MOON AND SUN is a story of the cycles of family, death and finding one’s potential for new life.
93 minute Feature Film
Written and Directed by Demetrius Wren
Watch the full film here.
The Wanderer
THE WANDERER is one in the series of short films, “America (A Love Song),” produced by Two Kids with a Camera. This piece is a tone poem about loss and personal redemption.
10 min Short Film
Directed by Demetrius Wren
Watch all the America (A Love Song) shorts here.
Streetball
STREETBALL follows South Africa’s 2008 and 2009 homeless street soccer teams as they compete internationally for the Homeless World Cup. The documentary highlights the teammates as they struggle to leave a life on the streets and re-enter society in Cape Town.
73 min Feature Documentary
Directed and Edited by Demetrius Wren
Watch the full film here.
Manthropology
MANTHROPOLOGY is a web series for Discovery Digital Networks that serves as a guide to modern manliness. Hosted by Anthony Carboni and Terry Schappert, the show covers topics from how to buy the perfect suit to tips on becoming a new dad.
4 episode mini web series for Discovery Digital Networks
Written and Directed by Demetrius Wren
Watch all the episodes here.
Lusa
LUSA follows the journey of a young woman who is hailed as the savior, prophesied to bring order to The Republic. But with both sides of the war having unclean hands, she instead finds her own path to salvation.
6 min live action short - 6 episdoe series
Directed by Demetrius Wren
Watch the series here.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD is a half hour hit television show airing on PBS Kids. Targeted at children ages 2-5, it teaches emotional readiness and life skills. Each animated episode is followed by a short live action segment that features pre-school aged kids illustrating lessons from the animation.
3 min live action interstitials
Shot and Directed by Demetrius Wren
Watch the series here.
Like I Did
LIKE I DID is a music video featuring the indie artist Gina Cimmelli. It was filmed in various locations across New York City.
Directed by Demetrius Wren
Find out more about Gina Cimmelli's music here.
The Pudding Club
THE PUDDING CLUB follows Gia as she navigates being young, single and a complete mess in downtown NYC. Her life is further complicated after she discovers that she is pregnant by her on-again/off-again boyfriend. This new reality check may be just what she needs to begin building her adult life.
Half Hour TV Pilot
Directed by Demetrius Wren
Find out more here.
Half Sisters
HALF SISTERS is a comedy series about three sisters who inherit their father’s event planning business. With all three having their own ideas of how the business should grow (or be shelved), they must learn to work together or risk going down in flames.
8 episode web series
Directed by Demetrius Wren
Watch all the episodes here.