Stories Etched in Light
The Creative Portfolio of Reese Manross
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My Vision
Our human life is made of stories, experiences, and people we meet along the way. I want to make art out of the lives we live, whether it's seen through fiction, fantasy, non-fiction, or even photography. I want to ignite all of the emotions. Allowing people to feel seen, heard, loved, appreciated, while also feeling heartbreak, sadness, longing, and melancholy. To experience the art fully.
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My ultimate goal in life is to connect with people. To make others feel like they aren't alone, and that they belong somewhere even if it's through a screen.  Â
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My work reflects my love for cinematography and experimental films.Â
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EMPATHY • POETRY • OBSERVATION • REFLECTION • LIGHT • SHADOW • VISION • EMPATHY • POETRY • OBSERVATION • REFLECTION • LIGHT • SHADOW
Selected Works
A curated selection of films that represent the core of my directorial vision and storytelling skills.
Film 1:Â
Rain v Sunshine
A 2-minute experimental film inspired by the 1996 film "Daisies".Â
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Written, directed, filmed, and edited by me.Â
Film 2:Â
He loves me, He loves me Not
A stop-motion-like film, shot at 14 frames per second. Based on the Olivia Rodrigo song "honeybee".Â
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Written, directed, filmed, and edited by me. Â
