{"id":732,"date":"2026-09-05T00:04:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pf.fmxut.com\/schwartz\/?page_id=732"},"modified":"2026-09-05T00:29:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T00:29:38","slug":"narrative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pf.fmxut.com\/schwartz\/narrative\/","title":{"rendered":"Narrative Films"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Everything Between Us (2025)\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wJJTmYmQRLA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TITLE<\/strong>: Everything Between Us<br><strong>YOUR ROLE<\/strong>: Producer, Director, Editor<br><strong>TYPE<\/strong>: Narrative Short Film<br><strong>CAMERA<\/strong>: Red SCARLET-W<br><strong>SOFTWARE<\/strong>: DaVinci Resolve<br><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong>: 4096&#215;2160, H.264<br><strong>DURATION<\/strong>: 13&#8217;01\u201d<br><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong>: Fighting addiction and grief, Niklas finds himself unable to overcome his past and present relationships. <em>Everything Between Us <\/em>tells a story of all of the things left unsaid and undone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/9yr4b67zcpbozzpptfklw\/AmericanPsycho.mov?rlkey=kvslze0c6fk0p1idp1ge11qx4&amp;raw=1\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TITLE<\/strong>: American Psycho: Bateman Kills Allen<br><strong>YOUR ROLE<\/strong>: Cinematographer, Assistant Editor<br><strong>TYPE<\/strong>: Narrative Scene Recreation<br><strong>CAMERA<\/strong>: Blackmagic Pocket 4K<br><strong>SOFTWARE<\/strong>: DaVinci Resolve<br><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong>: 1920&#215;1080, H.264<br><strong>DURATION<\/strong>: 3\u201946\u201d<br><strong>CLASS<\/strong>: FMX 331 \u2013 The Creative Triangle<br><strong>PROFESSOR<\/strong>: James Leming<br><strong>SEMESTER \/ TERM<\/strong>: 2024 Spring Semester<br><strong>INSTITUTION<\/strong>: The University of Tampa<br><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong>: Our rendition of one of the most iconic scenes from American Psycho. For this project, I helped assemble crew and cast, created a shot list, and operated the camera. I also created the timeline and created an assembly cut for the editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls poster=\"https:\/\/pf.fmxut.com\/schwartz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2024\/03\/PERF-THUMB.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/ojw49c9ic2ny2nx0ildmm\/perf-share.mp4?rlkey=h0azol0imbmrwxbwb6u36eojf&amp;raw=1\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TITLE<\/strong>: The Perfect Birthday Gift<br><strong>YOUR ROLE<\/strong>: Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor<br><strong>TYPE<\/strong>: Narrative<br><strong>CAMERA<\/strong>: Canon Rebel T3i<br><strong>SOFTWARE<\/strong>: Final Cut Pro X<br><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong>: 3840\u00d72160, H.264<br><strong>DURATION<\/strong>: 3\u201946\u201d (1:55-2:31)<br><strong>CLASS<\/strong>: FMX 241 \u2013 Sound, Image, Motion<br><strong>PROFESSOR<\/strong>: Nora Long<br><strong>SEMESTER \/ TERM<\/strong>: 2022 Fall Semester<br><strong>INSTITUTION<\/strong>: The University of Tampa<br><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong>: Claudia&#8217;s best friend Reese has a birthday coming up soon and she has to find the perfect gift for her. And while she brings the gift to Reese on her birthday, she knows Reese will never get to see it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls poster=\"https:\/\/pf.fmxut.com\/schwartz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2024\/03\/state-lines-thumb.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/cj7n2ex2c4mw10n9t5l6v\/StateLines.mp4?rlkey=5xag4s50yh4jddexwuj1303c8&amp;raw=1\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TITLE<\/strong>: State Lines<br><strong>YOUR ROLE<\/strong>: Co-Producer, Assistant Director, Editor, Colorist, Sound Designer<br><strong>TYPE<\/strong>: Narrative<br><strong>CAMERA<\/strong>: Sony FX6 Full Frame Cinema Camera<br><strong>SOFTWARE<\/strong>: DaVinci Resolve<br><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong>: 3840\u00d72160, H.264<br><strong>DURATION<\/strong>: 5\u201912\u201d (0:43-1:25)<br><strong>CLASS<\/strong>: FMX 312 &#8211; Narrative Production<br><strong>PROFESSOR<\/strong>: Taylor Curry<br><strong>SEMESTER \/ TERM<\/strong>: 2023 Fall Semester<br><strong>INSTITUTION<\/strong>: The University of Tampa<br><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong>: This narrative film follows Jess, who is about to go off to college when she finds out she&#8217;s pregnant. She and her boyfriend are under immense pressure to decide what to do. I was most interested with editing this project since we had a number of ethical and practical issues to tackle during the production. I learned a lot about enhancing and revising narrative through editing while working on this film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls poster=\"https:\/\/pf.fmxut.com\/schwartz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2024\/03\/WKME-THUMB.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/68dcpsiupbsyphuj9t32r\/Who-Killed-Mrs.-Evans.mp4?rlkey=cicyk1cv6bspo8kdqo3nefiqb&amp;raw=1\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TITLE<\/strong>: Who Killed Mrs. Evans<br><strong>YOUR ROLE<\/strong>: Writer, Director, Editor, Colorist, Sound Designer<br><strong>TYPE<\/strong>: Narrative<br><strong>CAMERA<\/strong>: Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K<br><strong>SOFTWARE<\/strong>: Final Cut Pro X<br><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong>: 3840\u00d72160, H.264<br><strong>DURATION<\/strong>: 11\u201937\u201d (5:23-6:05)<br><strong>CLASS<\/strong>: Independent<br><strong>SEMESTER \/ TERM<\/strong>: 2021 Fall Semester<br><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong>: Mrs. Evans was killed this past summer, and the murderer was never found. It&#8217;s up to her only son, Felix, and his friends Cam and Jordana to solve the mystery so his mother can finally rest in peace&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls poster=\"https:\/\/pf.fmxut.com\/schwartz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2024\/03\/Misery-THUMB.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/1cibbewsx765aeyl5uyub\/Misery-Horror-Short.mp4?rlkey=54eq7jetfi6xqr6kqetuwtp00&amp;raw=1\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TITLE<\/strong>: Misery<br><strong>YOUR ROLE<\/strong>: Co-Writer, Co-Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Colorist, Sound Designer<br><strong>TYPE<\/strong>: Narrative<br><strong>CAMERA<\/strong>: Canon Rebel T7<br><strong>SOFTWARE<\/strong>: Final Cut Pro X<br><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong>: 1920\u00d71080, H.264<br><strong>DURATION<\/strong>: 2\u201958\u201d (0:25-1:24)<br><strong>CLASS<\/strong>: Independent<br><strong>SEMESTER \/ TERM<\/strong>: 2021 Fall Semester<br><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong>: Olivia gets into an argument with her boyfriend Finn. When she decides to show up at his apartment, things go awry. This project was part of a 48 Hour Film Festival. I co-wrote the film with my friend Sydney in two hours, we shot it the next day, and then I edited it that night. It was my first time directing actors, and I had fun experimenting with a lot of new things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls poster=\"https:\/\/pf.fmxut.com\/schwartz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/193\/2024\/04\/nguyen-thumb.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/c7a1exk73st1lljihhrt1\/nguyen-v4.mp4?rlkey=vi85wiiw5umd2r1oyqtqny3uo&amp;st=u4frkt63&amp;raw=1\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TITLE<\/strong>: The Nguyen Family<br><strong>YOUR ROLE<\/strong>: Director, Editor, Sound Designer, Colorist<br><strong>TYPE<\/strong>: Observational Documentary<br><strong>CAMERA<\/strong>: Blackmagic Pocket 4K<br><strong>SOFTWARE<\/strong>: DaVinci Resolve 18.6<br><strong>SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong>: 3840\u00d72160, H.264<br><strong>DURATION<\/strong>: 5&#8217;46&#8221; (2:17-2:59)<br><strong>CLASS<\/strong>: FMX 313 \u2013 Documentary Production<br><strong>PROFESSOR<\/strong>: Aaron Walker<br><strong>SEMESTER \/ TERM<\/strong>: 2024 Spring Semester<br><strong>INSTITUTION<\/strong>: The University of Tampa<br><strong>DESCRIPTION<\/strong>: I created this film as my third assignment in Documentary Production. 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