Being raised on a grain farm, you have to think on your feet. Sink or swim. Philip thrives on this philosophy.

 

His aspirations are pulled by the desire to understand and explore the human condition… what makes people tick. Their motivations in life. The extent to which people will stoop to get what they want, or their propensity to stand up for what’s right, regardless of the consequences. Tales of woe which are surprisingly common, and in our darkest moments, reveal who we really are.  

 

As Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer, and every other role on a film set, Philip has ten short films under his belt since 2019, and took a job on Ghostbusters Afterlife as a Production Assistant, just so he could see how a $100 million dollar movie is made. He has absorbed the wealth of knowledge and skill required to masterfully execute his first feature films, and aligned himself with award winning professionals who are truly at the top of their game.

 

His latest short film “Time” has been nominated for 6 awards internationally; Best Drama Film - Austin After Dark, Best Production Design - The Stinger Awards, Best Short - Montreal Independent Film Festival, Honourable Mention Best Score - New York Tri-State International Film Festival, Best Foreign Short - Wales International Film Festival, and Semi-Finalist at the Stage 32 Short Film Contest.

 

Philip is a craftsman at heart, and does not “settle” in life. Inspired by masters like Terence Malick (Tree of Life), Alejandro Inarritu (Birdman), and Sam Mendes (1917), he has set the bar for himself, and it’s high... The only acceptable result is excellence.

 

~Whether it be through documentary or narrative film, our dreams and desires bring forth our humanity. This is the essence of my desire... To tell our stories, to bear our broken parts... to dream, to hurt, to love... and to embrace.~