BUCKSKIN: An experimental portrait of the filmmaker’s grandfather: Carroll B. Williams Jr., a ground-breaking African-American forester, reflecting on his work and legacy in the twilight of his life.
DREAMS IN NIGHTMARES: A new take on the American road movie, Dreams in Nightmares follows a group of queer friends in their mid-30s navigating love, identity, and belonging.
NEXT LIFE: An American-Tibetan family prepares for the transition of their father’s journey after death. They turn to Buddhist medicine and spiritual teachings on death and rebirth, embracing the Tibetan understanding of reincarnation.
SITREP: Within a single conversation on April 13th, 2025, in tandem with collaborators James Parker, Dylan M. Howe and Ethan Loafman, Barnes assumes the framing of a situation report via tape loops, reamping, and a Sony apparatus.
TODAY & TMRW: Two best friends, Mariah and Kimberly, navigate their after-school routine in New York City. What starts as an ordinary day takes an unexpected turn as unspoken feelings between them come to light.