Films
The Book of George
15 minutes, 2025
Director: Danny Schmidt
Producers: Hayley Nenadal, Clay Barron
From Brooklyn’s concrete jungle to the heart of the Everglades, Black wildlife photographer George McKenzie Jr. is transforming his lens into a beacon of change. Swapping the weight of a gun for the promise of a camera, McKenzie captures city pigeons and rats as well as elusive panthers. A rare gem in the predominantly white canvas of wildlife photography, McKenzie is empowering kids of color to shift their gaze to conservation. George’s story is remarkably inspiring and he embodies the capacity for change on a human level.
4DWN
17 minutes, 2023
Director: Danny Schmidt
Executive Producers: Hayley Nenadal, Clay Barron, Lindsey Hagen
Impact Producer: SLOMotion//Hayley Nenadal
4DWN is a service-driven, value-based, nonprofit organization and community resilience hub rooted in skate culture. It is headquartered in South Dallas, in one of the nation's largest food, infrastructure, and recreational deserts. CEO and co-founder, Rob Cahill, makes it 4DWN's mission to sustainably foster the health of kids, families, communities and environment providing free programs emphasizing recreation, education, cultivation and conservation.
Freedom of Flow
8 Minutes, 2021
Director: Jo Anna Edmison
Producer: SLOMotion/Hayley Nenadal
Freedom of Flow follows Lorenzo Chatman, a lifelong devotee to the rhythm of wheels. Through skateboards and roller skates, he discovers a sanctuary in motion, where the art of movement becomes a source of liberation. This 9-minute short film, which premiered at Mountainfilm in 2021, delves into Lorenzo's journey, exploring how the pursuit of flow on wheels becomes a conduit to inner peace and personal freedom.
Stoke Chasers
8 Minutes, 2020
Director: Jo Anna Edmison
Producers: SLOMotion/Hayley Nenadal, Respect the Funk/Nathan Doherty
Editor: Ian McMullen
Many young girls are subtly taught to observe rather than engage, perpetuating the belief that they are fragile and weak. "Stoke Chasers" challenges this perception, urging women to defy the notion of passive observation and to sever the link between femininity and fragility. Breaking through the unspoken barriers of the male-dominated surf and skate world, the film celebrates women as integral members of a distinct yet interconnected community.
