"Dads." Wraps!

A new film directed by me and written, produced by and starring Chris Chirdon has wrapped.

“Dads.” is a serious comedy about two new dads — and actors — coping with their new ‘gig’ as stay at home dads for their toddlers. How can they be role models for their children when their dads were absentee and the only men they’re “representing” on TV are small roles such as ‘Redneck 3’ and ‘KKK Member 5’?

IDC’s Consent Forward Artist program completed!

I have completed my training as a Consent Forward Artist with Intimacy Directors & Coordinators!

For those that haven’t heard of IDC: they work to create a culture of consent in which intimate stories can be told with safety and artistry. I first became aware of them when I read about their advocacy on HBO’s The Deuce.

I always want to make my sets as safe as possible, so that all cast and crew can take artistic risks collaboratively and consensually. If your work takes your collaborators to vulnerable places, I encourage you to add their methods to your practice.

Nylla Garraway nominated for the F. John Outcalt Award

Chosen by her peers as one of the five best films produced over the past year, Reel Works is proud to introduce this remarkable film and young filmmaker as a nominee for The 2023 F. John Outcalt Award for Outstanding Filmmaking.

When You Miss Me, I’m Gone: In this short narrative film, two sisters are forced to mend their grievances over drug addiction and co-dependency when it’s revealed that one of them is moving away.

I’m so proud of Nylla and this film. More to come!