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, Aaron Rushin, and Todd Taylor, this episode explores everything from online relationships to New Orleans skateboarding, alongside previews of upcoming independent films.

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 techniques behind capturing the energy of New Orleans’s skate scene.

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 & Damn Nathan) – A hip-hop music video set in the streets of New Orleans.
• Trapped in Katrina (Trailer) (Patrick Marrero) – A preview of the narrative film following a couple who return to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina to inspect their home, only to become stranded in the devastated city after suffering a flat tire.
• Undone (Trailer) (Aaron Rushin) – A preview of the short film following a man searching for forgiveness.
• Day in the Trife (Todd Taylor) – A skateboarding documentary following Warren Day through different parts of New Orleans while showcasing the city’s skate culture. Includes an interview with Todd Taylor discussing the fundamentals of filming skate videos.
• Humidity Skate Video (Todd Taylor) – A showcase of Louisiana’s skateboarding community featuring dozens of local skaters in a high-energy film celebrating the style and creativity of New Orleans skate culture.

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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