“Films have always had the ability to truly cut me to the core. They are unlike any other art form in that way. As an artist, film allows me to explore every bit of beauty that one could find in a painting while also being guided emotionally through music. The combination of the two offers me endless possibilities of creation, collaboration, and networking. “
“I can’t begin to explain what it is like to see a scene unfold as actors perform before you and to see a story come to life with genuine emotion. The love I have for this crystalizes with every project. This is what I was meant to do.”
Director Musings
Douglas Park Lawlor is a filmmaker and artist who focuses on dream imagery. Douglas grew up in Baltimore, Virginia. His work has a visual style that embraces strong art direction and set design, costuming, and world-building. He has a true love of atmosphere which he pushes to the brim with the Metamorphosis film project.
Douglas has built a network of artists through collaborations in film and music videos in Oakland. CA since 2016. He strives to tell strange tales addressing poignant themes and taking risks while bringing new life to the film and art worlds.
Francis Day music video, 2022
No Quiero Verte, 2019
Reinel Campa, Executive Producer
“The chance to work with my comrades again and stretch my creative muscles is why I back the Metamorphosis project.
Douglas and I worked on a music video during the pandemic that was a much needed spark of inspiration during that time. I introduced him to my friend Scott who is a practiced writer and exploratory story teller. I’ve worked with him for a decade in LA and San Francisco creating short form and live-streaming videos. The three of us started talking about the possibilities of this film and haven’t looked back.
Our vision is to bring to life a collective piece of art by honoring our lessons from the past and incorporating all the talent and skill we are blessed with along the way.
Scott Chema, Writer/Producer
“One of the greatest gifts for any writer is to see his words come to life on screen.
This is one of the most ambitious projects I have ever been a part of and never dreamed I’d be realizing. But you surround yourself with the right director, the right producers and it’s amazing what can be accomplished.