Synopsis: I was on summer vacation when this project erupted from a can of free film. With respect for my hometown, and a limited amount of raw stock, I chose each shot deliberately. However, unforeseen, the opening shot of the film caused my associate and attorney, Richard, along with myself, to be added to a Homeland Security watch list. Scolding us for taking photos near a bridge, the Arkansas police sergeant
then took our pictures for the FBI.
Screenings/Awards:
- Indie Memphis Film Festival (Memphis, TN), 2005 *Kodak Tennessee Filmmaker's Award
Producer/Writer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Geoffrey Brent Shrewsbury

 

Synopsis: I was formerly a member of the Jumbotron production team at The Pyramid Arena. Originally crewed by Memphis' own J.M.M., I worked alongside Alicja and Rich, two members of The Lost Sounds, broadcasting in-house shows to scattered and mildly enthusiastic attendees of such events as college basketball games, monster truck shows, and high school graduations. One day I asked Alicja if The Lost Sounds would like to do a music video. They chose the song and we went from there.
Screenings:
- Indie Memphis Film Festival (Memphis, TN), 2004
- Berlin Short Film Festival (Berlin, Germany), 2004
- Hollywood Underground Film Festival (Hollywood, CA), 2002
Producer/Writer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Geoffrey Brent Shrewsbury
Band Info: http://www.lostsounds.net/

 

Synopsis: Da Zeez and I wanted to make a rap video, but first we needed a song. I had always felt that Ace Frehley's "New York Groove" would make a popular hip-hop sample, and I welcomed the opportunity to give it a try. However, sampling was not my forte. So we borrowed a 4-track and started from scratch. Applying Ace's original concept to the familiarity of midtown Memphis, we joined forces with the local ladies and Rapitition exploded onto the scene.
Screenings:
- Indie Memphis Film Festival (Memphis, TN), 2004
Producer/Writer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor: Geoffrey Brent Shrewsbury

 

Anecdote/Synopsis: Produced during a workshop at The New York Film Academy, this was my first attempt at filmmaking proper. Katherine's extensive talents are sampled here by way of special effects make-up, music supervision, acting, and conceptual brainstorming. Inspiring more than this film, the Oblivians' music had defined an era in Memphis that was just ending. Did I choose their song, or did their
song choose me?
Screenings/Awards:
- Hi Mom Film Festival (Chapel Hill, NC), 2005
- Arlene's Grocery Picture Show (New York, NY), 2005 *Best Use of An Urban Legend
- Berlin Short Film Festival (Berlin, Germany), 2004
- Indie Memphis Film Festival (Memphis, TN), 2002
- Hollywood Underground Film Festival (Hollywood, CA), 2002
Producer/Writer/Director/Editor: Geoffrey Brent Shrewsbury