Forced Perspective - Preorders Now Open!

Preorders are now open for my first feature film "Forced Perspective" through Gravitas Ventures. Very proud to be working with them, they are a fantastic company. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen (You know who you are), and thanks to Geoffrey Clark and Lisa Lapan at Something Kreative for seeing this through.

We plan on pushing this out big time on March first, but feel free to support us and share the link below now.

"Forced Perspective" is an intimate character portrait of iconic Cleveland artist Derek Hess by filmmaker Nick Cavalier. From Derek’s early Euclid Tavern concert posters to his expressive fine art pieces, the film is a journey through Derek’s struggle with Alcoholism and bipolar and how these demons effect his artwork along the way. Presenting a window into Derek’s personal life, Illuminating his process and philosophy. "Forced Perspective" showcases the evolution of a celebrated artist, his effect on music and culture while highlighting the link between creativity and mental illness.