Preface to a History (feature film)

In Post-Production
Directors & co-writers: Will Ross & Devan Scott
Art Director & co-writer: Paige Smith

The quiet contemplation of a couple's getaway pushes their mental health issues to the surface while they struggle to remain in sync.


1991 (projection-theatre hybrid)

2019
Director: Cole Lewis
Additional Photography: Paige Smith

A coming of age story follows 12-year-old Nicole as she leaves her overworked, divorced mom in Southwestern Ontario to live with her dad in small-town Delaware for a while. A serial killer/rapist has been in the news in Ontario, which is difficult enough to process as a young, curious girl on the edge of puberty. But that’s nothing compared to what Nicole encounters with her dad and his barroom buddies.

  • Riser Project (19)

  • SFU’s School of contemporary art faculty research series - in progress workshop presentation (18)


Camera Assistant (select projects)

Hekademia | 2019
Director: Gloria Mercer

Preface to a History (Short) | 2019
Co-directors: Will Ross & Devan Scott

That's Money In My Pocket | 2017
Director: James Penco

It's Him | 2016
Director: Sophy Romvari

The Bottom of My Heart | 2014
Director: Will Ross


Trailer Editor (select projects)

19th Annual European Union Film Festival | 2016
The Cinematheque
Co-editor: Will Ross

Creative Visions: Hong Kong Cinema | 2017
The Cinematheque
Co-editor: Will Ross


Video Journalist (select projects)

Rowing at SFU | 2015
The Peak

  • Nominated for Best Video at Associated Collegiate Press (15)

SFU 50th Anniversary Coverage | 2015
The Peak

50 Things to do at SFU | 2015
The Peak

SFU community rallies against Kinder Morgan expansion | 2014
The Peak

SFU Protests Kinder Morgan Pipeline | 2014
The Peak