People watching, pleasing

People Watching, Pleasing is a short documentary portrait of a man born and raised in New York City, built around a simple but powerful belief that every story matters. Augusto, a doorman whose warmth and presence made it impossible not to film him, became the subject of one of the most creatively fulfilling projects I have taken on.

With minimal equipment and virtually no budget, the project stripped filmmaking back to its most essential element, which is human connection. To this day, People Watching, Pleasing remains one of my favorite films I have ever made, and a reminder that the most compelling stories are often already standing right in front of you.

Roles: Director, Producer, Editor, Cinematographer, Friend