NICHOLAS HEWES
College Short Films
A collection of short films I worked on as a student at Penn State University. The collection includes a mix of narrative and documentary style short films.
Home For Dinner (2023)
With a goal of feeling more connected to her Vietnamese background, a filmmaker, Tusha Pham, embarks on a journey in a foreign country to rediscover her roots through the people she meets along the way.
Role in Video: Editor
Anna (2023)
Anna Polisuchenko's passion for journalism and directing is put on hold when she is forced to take refuge in Haifa, Israel after Russia attacks her home in Kyiv, Ukraine. A year later, filmmakers intend to document Anna's struggles, but instead find someone who defies the expectations of what a refugee is.
Role in Video: Director
Amber's Cafe (2022)
A day in the life of the Student CEO at Saxbys Penn State, Amber Smith.
Role in Video: Director, Editor
Fixation (2021)
When a polarizing customer comes into a juice shop, two employess experience dueling daydreams about him.
Role in Video: Director, Co-Editor
Gluten Free Jewels (2020)
Julia was diagnosed with celiac disease at a young age and has lived almost her entire life gluten free. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she created an Instagram page to share her story along with gluten free products she finds.