On this episode of Timecode:NOLA, experimental filmmaking, hip-hop, skate culture, and post-Katrina storytelling come together in another showcase of Louisiana independent cinema. Featuring films by Jonathon Jackson, Alie Chris and Damn Nathan, Patrick Marrero, and Todd Taylor, this episode explores everything from online relationships to New Orleans skateboarding, along with an interview discussing the craft of filming skate videos.

Cold Open:

• Run NOLA Run (Jonathon Jackson)

Featured Interview:

• Todd Taylor – Filmmaker Todd Taylor discusses the production of *Day in the Trife*, his approach to filming skateboarding, and the creative techniques behind capturing the energy of New Orleans skate culture.

Featured Films:

• Digital Love of a Robot Soul (Jonathon Jackson) – An experimental short exploring the experience of online dating through soft-focus imagery and on-screen narration, creating a unique and introspective visual style.
• Media Darling Presents: STOP (Alie Chris and Damn Nathan) – A hip-hop music video filmed in New Orleans.
• Trapped in Katrina (Trailer) (Patrick Marrero) – A preview of the narrative feature following a couple returning to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, only to become stranded in the devastated city while attempting to assess the damage to their home.
• Day in the Trife (Todd Taylor) – A skateboarding documentary following Warren Day through the streets of New Orleans while showcasing the city’s skate culture. Includes an interview with filmmaker Todd Taylor discussing the process of filming skate videos.
• Humidity Skate Video (Todd Taylor) – Skate film featuring an extensive lineup of Louisiana skateboarders, capturing the style, creativity, and community of the local skateboarding scene.

Timecode was a television series dedicated to showcasing independent filmmakers, short films, documentaries, music videos, 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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