This season finale of Timecode:NOLA closes out the season with an eclectic mix of drama, comedy, science fiction, and post-Katrina storytelling. Featuring an interview with filmmaker Zachary Vaughn, the episode explores personal journeys, unexpected encounters, and imaginative independent filmmaking from a diverse group of emerging directors.

Featured Films:

• This Ugly Yet Beautiful World (Zachary Vaughn) – A poignant independent short from filmmaker Zachary Vaughn. Includes an interview in which Vaughn discusses making the film in post-Katrina New Orleans and how the city’s circumstances created an opportunity to produce a feature on a modest budget.
• Undone (Trailer) (Aaron Rushin) – A preview of the feature film following Chris as he struggles to rebuild his life after Hurricane Katrina while navigating the frustrations of the FEMA claims process.
• Muy Mal (Renee Ragucci) – A character-driven short exploring guilt, redemption, and the search for forgiveness.
• Blind Date (Drew Guajardo) – An ordinary first date quickly takes an unexpected turn in this independent short.
• The Drive – 9th Ward (Tim Ryan) – A look at New Orleans through the streets and neighborhoods that continue to define the city’s resilience.
• Table for Two (Jamie Fortenberry) – Two strangers share a meal in a story about connection, conversation, and unexpected moments.
• Alien Expose (The Swider Brothers) – A sci-fi comedy that brings extraterrestrial encounters to Earth with the Swider Brothers’ signature sense of humor.

Cold Open:

• The Rapper (Impulss & Randy Perez)

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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