“Play that Music to your Heart’s Content”

A short documentary that observes how kids learn through improvisation when the typical class structure is stripped away.

DP and Editor

November 2018

Observing how kids learn through improvisation when the typical class structure is stripped away.

“Ghost in Reverse”

A creative presentation of the performance art piece, “Ghost in Reverse.” This two night performance piece was comprised of poetry, installations, dance, music, and more. Performed at the abandoned Woolen Mills Factory in Charlottesville, VA.

Shooter and Editor

October 2018

"ghost in reverse": a two night performance piece comprised of poetry, installations, dance, music, and more. Performed at the abandoned Woolen Mills Factory in Charlottesville, VA. Artistic Directors: Jennifer Hoyt Tidwell & Zap McConnell Filmed and edited by: Cat Kneip Artists: Anna Matijasic Hennessy, Michelle Oliva, Cathy Monnes, Wes Swing, Paige Naylor, Jordan Perry, Carmel Clavin, Rochelle Sumner, Lily Lamberta, Bolanle Adeboye, Opal Lechmanski, Will Kerner, Heide Trepanier, Richelle Claiborne, Veronica Fitzhugh, Marco Duran, Katie Schetlick, Shandoah Goldman, Zap McConnell, & Jennifer Hoyt Tidwell

"The Old Fashioned Way"

A short documentary serving as an experimental ode to the darkroom and the process that is film photography: an art form very near and dear to my heart. 

Producer, Director, DOP, Editor. 

Screening: CAMS 3.0 Showcase:  Best Cinematography (Documentary)  &  Jury Prize

Dec 2017

Short experimental documentary serving as a personal "ode" to the darkroom and the process of film photography in response to the news that my old school has plans to shut down the program that molded me into the artist I am today.

"WoMaN"

An experimental work of video art. 

Creator

March 2018

First in a series of experimental film. Music by: Christopher Woodyard "Dark Matter"

"Me or You"

Short Film

Writer, Director

Dec 2017

2017. Written and Directed by Cat Kneip. Starring Gabriela Medina, Lucas Prizant, and Matt Fox. Shot and edited by David Carrero.

"The Religious Scientist"

Short Interview Documentary on melding Science and Religion

Producer, Director, Editor

Oct 2017

I had the honor of interviewing one of my favorite people, Sharon Harris, about how she finds harmony in melding science with spirituality and her thoughts on the conflict between the two.

"Shaving Cream"

My first short film 

Writer, Director, Cinematographer

April 2017

My first short that I wrote, directed, and shot (Spring 2017).

"Off the Handle"

A montage about blowing of steam

Sept 2017

Another montage exercise breaking in my new Canon 5d Mark IV against the Sony A7s ii. The theme to this montage is letting yourself get rid of anger and let off some steam! ... because we all need to do that every once in a while.