CREATIVE DIRECTOR/ WRITER

Google: Forward Rhythm

Nominee- 2022 Webbys, Branded Documentary / Winner, 2 Gold Awards, 2022 Anthem Awards/ Shortlisted - 2022 One Show Awards/ Nominee- 2022 Shots Award, Cinematography/ Shortlisted in 6 Categories-  2022 Art Directors Club Awards/ Shortlisted in 4 categories - 2022 Brand Film Awards 

Jason Barnes , a drummer and composer from Atlanta  lost his lower right arm after an electrical accident in 2012. This short documentary for Google follows Jason as he teams up with a group of Georgia Tech researchers to create a custom, TensorFlow-powered drumming arm that enables him to drum almost as naturally as if he was playing with his own arm. 

Directors and Creative Leads: April Hayes and Kristen Lewis 

Editors: Garin Glassy & Jennifer Sommer 

Music Score: Chris Keyes with We Are Walker 

Sound Mix: Lawrence Everson

 VFX/Color/Finish: MPC LA; Ricky Gausis