On this episode of Timecode:NOLA, we showcase a diverse collection of Louisiana independent films celebrating local storytelling, skate culture, and offbeat comedy. From dark humor and relationship dramas to documentaries highlighting New Orleans’ skateboarding community, this episode explores the people and subcultures that make Louisiana filmmaking unique.

Featured Films:

• Shotgun Wedding (Nick Karner) – A dark comedy in which a smooth-talking womanizer gets far more than he bargained for after flirting with the wrong people, setting off a chain of events that quickly spirals beyond his control.
• Southriders Vol. 1 (Michael Gaidos) – A documentary spotlighting Louisiana’s BMX Freestyle community, capturing the passion, creativity, and camaraderie of Flatland riders while showcasing the culture that has grown around the sport throughout the region.
• NOLA Skateboarding (Todd Taylor) – A documentary exploring New Orleans’ vibrant skateboarding scene, featuring the city’s iconic skate spots, and the resilient community that continues to shape local skate culture.
• Kids (Nick Karner) – A character-driven drama following two women as they discuss their future together, exploring the hopes, uncertainties, and difficult decisions that come with moving into the next stage of life.
• Shrinks and Psychopaths (Owen Hornstein) – A dark comedy blurring the line between sanity and madness as therapists and their troubled patients become entangled in a series of increasingly bizarre encounters.

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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