Four student photographers slip into a world of voyeurism and obsession while collaborating on their senior project.

A cynical look at four self-important, obsessive photographers who turn their lenses on the people in their own lives as part of an experimental portfolio, with devastating results. Danny (Zak Jeffries) finds his fiancé in bed with another man, and uses his camera to commemorate the event, end the relationship, and then follow his former love. David (Jamie Sinsz), an intense, heartless womanizer, creates a portfolio of his sexual conquests, until he falls for one of his "subjects". Karma (Natalie Roers) is fascinated by beginnings, and seeks out the early stages of beautiful things – in denial of the dark and abusive turn her own relationship is taking. Kevin (Michael Caloia) is love-struck by a new relationship, and doesn't want to miss a moment of it - but will find there are darker ends to capture when a family member begins to die.

"Still Life" comes from a dark place.

It represents all of the narcicissm, exploitation, and emotional detachment common to "artists", and to filmmakers, while also showing the penchant for self-discovery that goes along these twisty paths. I ventured down such a path in making this, and the cast was gracious enough to join me.

It wasn't much fun to shoot, though there are scenes as good as anything I've worked on since. I find the film a bit uneven, but am always surprised to find out that there are people who favor this film above all of my other work.

Looking back half a decade later I'm still impressed by Nate Starck's excellent cinematography, grateful to the cast for their terrific work, and proud of everyone involved.