our Work

  • Buchanan's La Familia

    Buchanan's La Familia

    Buchanan’s, blending families.

  • Celluloid

    Celluloid

    A nostalgic revisiting of celluloid film.

  • Basketball Spec

    Basketball Spec

    One-on-one and against all odds.

  • 30,000 Feet

    30,000 Feet

    30,000 Feet is a nonprofit organization in Saint Paul offering youth educational programs centered on arts, culture, and African American empowerment.

    Client: 30,000 Feet

  • Minnesota Black Authors

    Minnesota Black Authors

    The Minnesota Black Authors (MBAE) is an organization that promotes and supports established and emerging Black authors of all ages and genres.

    Client: Minnesota Black Authors

  • Mac Athletic's

    Mac Athletic's

    Macalester will name its athletic field after former soccer coach John Leaney, who retired from coaching as one of the most accomplished winners in Division III history.

    Client: Macalester College

  • Nalah

    Nalah

    An excerpt of Nalah’s imperative performance.


    Client: 30,000 Feet

  • See You Soon

    See You Soon

    A man robs banks in order to pay for his fiancé’s cancer treatment.

    Written and Directed by: David J. Buchanan
    Produced by: Senay Matewos

    Cinematography: Travis Higgins
    Gaffer: Dave Palm
    Editing: Koowa Rain
    Assistant editor: Sarah Maude-Griffin
    Makeup: Paige Fetter
    Sound Mixer: Jennilee Park
    Boom: Ahxuen Ybarra

    Starring: Toussaint Morrison and Tatiana Williams

    Production Company
    We-Co FIlms

  • Burner

    Burner

    After searching years for the man who abused him as a child, Ben finally finds Mr. Kent. He calls his childhood friend Lonnie to aid him in getting a recorded confession.

    Director: Michael Starburry
    Story: Scott Peters and Tom Bonnet
    Writers: Scott Peters and Michael Starburry
    Producers: David J. Buchanan, Leonard Searcy, and Alison Guessou
    Director of Photography: David J. Buchanan
    Editor: Koowa Rain
    Music: Zane Taylor

    Actors: Leonard Searcy, Chase Hammond, and Bruce Purcell

    1st AD: DaVar McGee
    AC: Harry Sattler and Dominic Asberry-Lindquist
    Assist Editor: Sarah Maude-Griffin
    Grip: Gabe Broderick
    Makeup: Jaeda Knutson
    Sound: Zak Rivers
    Sound Editor: Bennett Ryle

    Production Company
    We-Co Films