This episode of Timecode:NOLA features independent drama, documentary filmmaking, filmmaker interviews, and a spotlight on one of New Orleans’ most beloved video stores. Highlights include Aaron Walker’s dark fairytale Summer Light, a hard-hitting drama about desperation and family in Flyweight, a visit to Video Alternatives with Nick Faust, and an intimate autobiographical documentary from Renee Broussard.

Featured Films:

• Timecode:NOLA On… Video Alternatives – Nick Faust discusses Video Alternatives, one of New Orleans’ most beloved independent video stores, and the importance of film culture and physical media.
• Summer Light (Aaron Walker) – A young boy lives a miserable existence imprisoned in a junkyard by his cruel master, Glack. When an aristocratic visitor arrives with interest in the boy, greed and opportunity collide. Includes an interview with filmmaker Aaron Walker.
• Flyweight (Lenny Feller) – A struggling father convinces his son to participate in a bare-knuckle fight against a local bartender in hopes of making money, but events quickly spiral out of control.
• Diary of a Filmmaker: Guy Wood, Part 2 – The second installment following filmmaker Guy Wood and his creative journey.
• Norman Rockwell Never Painted a Fat Kid (Renee Broussard) – An autobiographical documentary exploring the death of Renee Broussard’s father, revelations about his childhood, and reflections on love, memory, and identity through the use of family photographs and appropriated video. Includes an interview with filmmaker Renee Broussard.

Cold Open:

• Lipstick (Aaron Rushin)

Timecode:NOLA was a television series dedicated to showcasing independent filmmakers, short films, music videos, documentaries, animation, and experimental work while giving creators a platform to discuss their process and projects. Our mission was simple: inspire people to make movies.

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