Writing / Directing
Produced Films
RE-WIRE
Writer / Director
A man in his late 30s with a crippling anxiety disorder turns to a controversial doctor who claims he can rewire his brain.
The Bad Mother
Co-Director
A stay-at-home mom's secret rant about her husband's workplace goes viral when her young son posts it online.
Binge
Writer / Director
A mysterious envelope arrives at Jen's door, sending her on an increasingly dangerous hunt to discover its intent.
A Better You
Writer / Director
A self-help influencer’s life unravels when her AI assistant decides it knows what’s best for her — and her clients.
Creepy Bits
Creator / Showrunner
Bite-sized horror anthology series.
Season 1
Chapter 1 Baby Face
Written & directed by David J. Fernandes
Starring Madison Claringbold
Zara, a tired new mom, contends with a baby monitor showing her things in the room that shouldn't be there.
Chapter 2 Occupied
Written & directed by David J. Fernandes
Starring Malaika Hennie-Hamadi
Flight attendant Talia tries to find a plane full of passengers who have suddenly disappeared.
Chapter 3 Special Guest
Written & directed by David J. Fernandes
Starring Daniela Rendon, Andrew Ravindran
Shazi and Sarjit, a young urban exploring couple, get separated in a series of underground tunnels.
Chapter 4 The Gift
Written & directed by David J. Fernandes
Starring Danijel Martin Begonja, Casey Flemings, Pamela Blackwood-Marques
A clown gives a sick boy the gift he doesn't want: a possessed balloon dog.
Chapter 5 Pitter Patter
Written & directed by David J. Fernandes
Starring Mike Ross, Emily Mitchell
Frank, an elementary school janitor, follows the sounds of a young child running around a closed school at night.
Chapter 6 Soul Sucker
Written & directed by David J. Fernandes
Starring Elina Miyake-Jackson, James Burke
Lina is interrogated about the brutal and possibly supernatural death of her boyfriend.
Season 2
Episode 1 The Massacurra Man
Written & directed by Adrian Bobb
Starring John Phillips, James Dooley
Hitman Jamie targets Leslie, the unassuming owner of a cheap roadside attraction full of exotic monster sculptures from around the world. But much to Jamie's surprise, Leslie turns out to be a far tougher foe than he bargained for.
Episode 2 Bonded
Written & directed by Ashlea Wessel
Starring Daniel Christian Jones, Chance Orion Wood
Jeremy and his son, Charlie arrive at a remote cabin in hopes of finding common ground, but increasingly strange occurrences reveal that they may be more connected than they know.
Episode 3 Hors d’Oeuvre
Written & directed by David J. Fernandes
Starring Deniella Alexis
Vicky is enjoying some downtime on her houseboat when she's interrupted by strange noises from below. Is it a fish, an otter, or something much more sinister? Vicky must gather her wits and face her deepest fears to discover the truth.
Episode 4 Black Empanadas
Written & directed by Sid Zanforlin
Starring Sandra Aguilar, Renzo Garcia, Ry Barrett
Lucia and Fernando move to a small Ontario town with the dream of opening a thriving empanada bakery, only to find the locals less than welcoming. With the help of a ghostly ancestor, they craft a new, supernatural recipe that could win over the town, or curse them forever.
Episode 5 Route 17
Written & directed by Kelly Paoli
Starring Charlotte Dobre, Michael Vassi
Ride-share driver Miles takes Nina to her destination in a remote part of the woods, but as they approach their destination, it appears they may both have ulterior motives.
Episode 6 Wretch
Written & directed by Sid Zanforlin
Starring Sebastian Samuel, Samuel Israilov
Unhappy small-town boys Mani and Anton dare each other to spend three nights in an abandoned warehouse, but when an ancient demon is awakened, Anton must decide whether to fight back and save Mani, or save himself.
Episode 7 Leave No Trace
Written & directed by David J. Fernandes
Starring Sarah Freia, Mark Ford
Bro-dude litterbug Matt proposes to his influencer girlfriend Sarah in the middle of the wilderness, only to be interrupted by the discovery that nature itself is coming to life, and doesn't seem too keen on visitors.
Episode 8 Below
Written & directed by Adrian Bobb
Starring Danya Buonastella, Ori Alfassi
Yara and her son Zach attempt to fulfill her father's final wishes by spreading his ashes into a lake the family once owned. But their bonding is interrupted when the dark history of the area refuses to stay submerged.
Episode 9 Horticulture for Beginners
Written & directed by Kelly Paoli
Starring Augusta Monet, Sachin Sinha, Mike Dineen
A tour guide leads an eager troupe of horticulture enthusiasts into the dark depths of a forest to witness a rare species of flora, but when strange noises interrupt the outing, the group wonders if they might also get a glimpse of the mythological creature that brought the flowers there.
Episode 10 Last Sonata
Written & directed by Ashlea Wessel
Starring Penny Phang, Daniel Entz
Emilie, a celebrated cellist with a terminal illness, moves into a secluded house to finish her opus in peace, but the more she tries to shut herself away from the world, the more she finds herself haunted by powerful, enigmatic forces.
The New Vibes
Co-Creator / Director / Showrunner
Explore Hamilton and Niagara's music scene through rising artists, iconic venues, and vibrant local spaces that shape its unique sound.
Season 1
Episode 1 Pink Is Black: Moccasin-Gaze Is Born
Directed by David J. Fernandes
Featuring Pink Is Black
Pink is Black's soundscapes explore identity and Indigenous culture; dive into their story at Into the Abyss Records.
Episode 2 Golden Feather: Brass & Brotherhood
Directed by David J. Fernandes
Featuring Golden Feather
Golden Feather's shows blend jam-band improvisation, vocals and vibes, filmed at the Germania Club of Hamilton.
Episode 3 Days on Parade: Kangaroo Kicks & Power Chords
Directed by David J. Fernandes
Featuring Days on Parade
Experience the psychedelic rock of Days on Parade at the Warehouse Concert Hall in St. Catharines.
Episode 4 Junestone: Funky Divination
Directed by David J. Fernandes
Featuring Junestone
Discover Junestone's blend of vocals and instrumental textures, crafting an experience at Hamilton's Tabone Academy of Music.
Episode 5 LTtheMonk: From London to Liberation
Directed by David J. Fernandes
Featuring LTtheMonk
Step into the hip-hop rooted world of LTtheMonk's funky performance at The Cotton Factory.
Episode 6 Basement Revolver: Genre Bending Shoe Gaze
Directed by David J. Fernandes
Featuring Basement Revolver
Hamilton's Basement Revolver delivers raw indie rock reminiscent of 90s alternative rock at The Casbah.
Episode 7 Minuscule: Power in Harmony
Directed by David J. Fernandes
Featuring Minuscule
Uncover Minuscule's choral outpouring, harmonies and songwriting at Unified Recorders in St. Catharines.
Episode 8 cute: Loud and Locked In
Directed by David J. Fernandes
Featuring cute
From Hamilton's metallic industrial roots, cute creates post-rock sonic landscapes, making waves at Vertagogo in Hamilton.
RE-WIRE
Writer / Director
Starring Brandon McGibbon (Harley), Shawn Lawrence (Dr. Vanuz), Marnie Robinson (Joanne)
A man in his late 30s with a crippling anxiety disorder turns to a controversial doctor who claims he can rewire his brain and make him normal.
Best Sci-Fi, Hamilton Film Festival 2012. Nominated for Best Cinematography (Dramatic Short) by the Canadian Society of Cinematographers. Official selection at six international festivals, including Fantasia.
The Bad Mother
Co-Director
Starring Sarah Kapoor (Tara Dubay), John Christensen (John Miller), Kristen Roderick (Joan), David 'Avocado' Wolfe (Francis)
Tara left a rising career to raise her kids. When her young son accidentally posts her private rant about her husband's all-consuming workplace, it goes viral, and Tara is thrown from obscurity into the spotlight, with drug cocktails, a public meltdown and a reunion with her ex along the way.
Co-directed with Sarah Kapoor, who wrote the screenplay and stars as Tara.
Binge
Writer / Director
Starring Rene Jaidi Harding (Jennifer)
A mysterious envelope arrives at Jen's door, sending her on an increasingly dangerous hunt to discover its intent.
A Better You
Writer / Director
Starring Yana Gold (Alithea / Thea), Rainbow Sun Francks (Marcel)
A self-help influencer’s life unravels when her AI assistant decides it knows what’s best for her — and her clients.