A contemporary adaptation of Goethe’s smash hit 1774 novel of tragic romance.
YOUNG WERTHER had its World Premiere in the Special Presentations section of TIFF '24. It was the opening film of the International Perspectives section of the 49th Mostra São Paulo, was longlisted for the Jean-Marc Vallée Discovery Award, acquired by Lionsgate and VVS, and released theatrically in 45 countries across the world.
Two strangers engaging in an unenjoyable tryst speak their inner monologues aloud, revealing the selfish, terrible thoughts their anxiety about the situation provokes.
Directors Notes: directorsnotes.com/2020/03/12/jose-lourenco-romance-language/
Omeleto: omeleto.com/252376/
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Vimeo Staff Pick
Palm Springs International ShortFest 2019
Rhode Island International Film Festival 2019
HollyShorts Film Festival 2019
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles 2019
Milwaukee Film Festival 2019
Nosotros Screening Series 2019
Victoria TX Independent Film Festival 2019
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Relentlessly resourceful Billie! The first book in her series of crafty adventures - BILLIE BUILDS A ROBOCORN - was published April 14, 2026. The second will follow in Fall 2027.
“The contrast between Billie’s earnest confidence in RoboCorn’s capabilities and the robot’s constant, abject failures . . . injects a lively dose of humor into the enduringly relatable themes of moving and the challenge of making new friends. A droll and delightful pick for any collection.” —STARRED REVIEW, Booklist
“The ‘ink, watercolor, sweat, tears, and blood’ that (per the copyright page) went into Braithwaite’s playful, scribbly artwork shine, as do the abundance of visual gags and turns of phrase that’ll make even grown-ups reading aloud chuckle. Friendship made easy—and fun.” —Kirkus Reviews
“There’s so much packed into this dainty story. . . . The images evoke a spirit of doodling and childlike fun. . . . This story packs a punch.” —School Library Journal
A soft sci-fi romance about how - even in the near future - there is no ethical courtship under capitalism.
Illustration by Grace Duong
IG @grace.duong
A short film about Jesse and Eloise - a monogamous pair at the end of their bond.
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*VIFF 2012 Official Selection*
A commercial for the Audi Q3 that amazingly/hilariously went viral (sort of) on Ludacris's Facebook page.
