Spirit Day

Narrative Short Film

‘Spirit Day’ follows Frankie, a lonely middle-schooler, as they pick a costume for their school’s upcoming spirit day with the help of their imaginary friend, Mac. However, choosing an outfit proves more complicated than expected, prompting questions of presentation and identity.

Directed by Rowan Knight + Melanie Shea. Written + Produced by Rowan Knight, Reed Tafel, and Melanie Shea.

Winner of the Best Student Film from Roger’s Short Film Festival 2023

Official Selection NewFilmmakers Los Angeles

Official Selection 2023 Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LTBTQ+ Film Festival

Official Selection 2023 East Village Queer Film Festival

Official Selection 2023 Made in Arkansas Film Festival

Official Selection 2022 Filmland: Arkansas

Official Selection 2022 Fresno Reel Pride LGBTQ Film Festival

Winner of the J.H. Edmondson Film Outreach Award from Colorado College

Reshuffle

Narrative Short Film

When Sylvie visits Alex at her new college, various happenings at a board game night expose new traits about her friend. With a shift in their dynamic, Sylvie is faced with a new dilemma – should she share her true feelings or not?

Written + Directed +  Shot +  Edited by Rowan Knight in collaboration with Daniel De Koning

Noah’s Last Day

Narrative Short Film

A precocious kid parts with their elementary school and beloved teacher before retreating with their family into an underground fallout bunker for the foreseeable future.

Written + Directed by Cedar O'Dowd and Andrew Rodden
Cinematography by Rowan Knight 

Official selection 2021 WRIF Emerging Filmmakers Contest

Official selection 2021 Awesome Con Short Film Fest

Doctor’s Say You’re a Human

Narrative Short Film

A woman visits her younger sister in a mental hospital where she attempts to re-tether her sister to reality before her impending death.

Written + Directed + Shot + Edited by Rowan Knight in collaboration with Skye Shelz and James Broyles

Second Place at the 2020 Colorado College Productions Film Festival

An Afternoon in Mintaka

Narrative Short Film

In an attempt to uncover the source of his depression, James decides to try the new, experimental “dream therapy.” However, what he uncovers is far more sinister than he expected.

Written + Directed + Shot + Edited by Rowan Knight in collaboration with Andrew Choy, Luke Daly, Sam Davis, and Gabe Wright

Love Letters

Narrative Sound Piece

An immersive journey through the relationship between Lee and Remi, a love story that transcends space and time.

Written + Directed + Performed + Edited by Rowan Knight in collaboration with Kendall Weiskopf