the poem exists, the book does not

Tears in Rain

February 2015 •English

Digital images decomposing in rain-like effects. A visual poem, trying to capture the poetics of a cinematic rain shower into the structure of its images. Still images from the 1982 science fiction film noir classic Blade Runner become animated, a frozen memory of two lovers is washed away in time.

Fue una clara tarde, triste y soñolienta

February 2024 •Spanish

If it Won’t Hold Water, it Surely Won’t Hold a Goat

January 2014 •English

"If it Won’t Hold Water, it Surely Won’t Hold a Goat" is an intimate meditation on the subversive nature of goats and their effect on the people who spend time with them. Centered on the story of the legendary Goat Man - a nomadic figure who spent most of his life walking the roads of Georgia with a wagon pulled by a herd of goats - this experimental documentary weaves together an interview with a goat farmer, footage of the daily rituals Johnson enacted with her own herd, and a poem about the Goat Man’s experimental and spectacular life.

A l'Aube d'un Renouveau

August 2023 •French

In this farewell letter to Ana (aka Anorexia), I reveal the suffering associated with this illness. I sincerely express my deep desire to regain my freedom and vitality by sharing not only my progress but also my relapses. Through the interweaving of drawings and poetry, I share this quest for reconstruction, which I hope will help raise awareness of this mental illness and bring a little hope to people affected by it and those around them.

Intrapersonal

September 2025 •Spanish

This is not a poem about love

To Hunger, from Thirst

August 2020 •English

"To Hunger, From Thirst" is a visual poem that about the capacity of art to save and the positive impacts other artists can have, inspiring an artist to keep going even through the tough times of dealing with depression and anorexia, and how thanks to art, they're still here today. "To Hunger, From Thirst" has received awards for Best Editing at the ThawOut Film Fest in 2019 and an award for 2nd place in the 2020 Ketchikan Film Festival. Dedicated to Florence + the Machine and their song "Hunger." "To Hunger, From Thirst" is included in the poetry collection "Negative Fifty" by Sam Thompson.

An Anthology of Questions About Love

July 2023 •Portuguese

Poetry, interviews and conversations between plants, still trying to find out what is love.

Our Punjabi Market - a poetry film

April 2024 •English

A kaleidoscopic montage, interpreting the poem "Our Punjabi Market" by Kuldip Gill depicting the vibrance of the Punjabi Market at 49th and Main in East Vancouver, BC.

Homebody

October 2023 •English

A filmographic essay featuring lines from "Bonedog" by Eva H.D. A pathos on memory, travelogue consciousness and the divets remaindered from environmental displacement.

De Wind

November 2014 •Dutch

Heaven Doesn’t Know My Name

August 2024 •Portuguese

A granddaughter gives a new meaning to her grandma's death through previously unspoken memories.

Regard Silence

July 2023 •Spanish

“I love poetry because it makes me feel like my mind expands.” In Regard Silence, that's the very first sentence expressed—in sign language of course. Watching the poems signed by deaf people in this film has a similarly mind-expanding effect. That’s because sign language—the Mexican version in this case—is a very different means of communication than written or spoken language.

Dreamtale

May 2019 •English

An experimental visual poem about a sick lonely old man stays in his big empty house, dreaming of a glorious life that he could have. In this dream, he plays a Rubik's Cube, which connects the memories of his prime in a paralleled universe, the chapters of love and pain.

Bodies of Desire

August 2021 •English

Using Varsha Panikar's poetry series by the same name, it follows the journey of a poet as they rediscover love, passion, and identity after encountering their muse.

Pretty Land And Green Its Sighs

September 2024 •English

A short anecdotal documentary about the nature of destruction, a debilitating deadlock of humanity.

Mudpuppy

Invalid date •English

A reflection on loss and nature’s quiet observance in a small nook of the Ozarks. 

All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt

November 2023 •English

Tender caresses and enveloping embraces are portals into the life of Mack, a Black woman in Mississippi. Winding through the anticipation, love, and heartbreak she experiences from childhood to adulthood, the expressionist journey is an ode to connection — with loved ones and with place.

Philophobic

April 2024 •Danish

Philophobic delves into the complexities of modern relationships, offering a glimpse into the emotional journey of a young woman navigating love and fear. Through the lens of her bedroom and the use of viewmaster reels, viewers witness her struggle to reconcile her longing for connection with her deep-seated fear of vulnerability. As she grapples with her emotional detachment, Philophobic prompts reflection on the fragile nature of Gen Z relationships and the universal quest for validation.

Sitting Idle

October 2021 •English

Sitting Idle (2021) is a meandering, meditative visual poem that follows the life of a nameless character over the course of a year - as he traverses across the country, meeting and living with friends along the way. Luke Olutunmogun presents an unconventional plot-free narrative that acts as a visual longitudinal study and diary - exploring feelings of loneliness, alienation, and jadedness amid the death throes of a decaying urban landscape.

Monks

November 2016 •

A haiku film poem. the early morning waiting for the monks. the voices. the fire. the wat drum.