Private Project

David's Doodles

As he approaches a new chapter of life, an Autistic cartoonist faces his greatest weakness: drawing realistically.

  • Michelle Tang
    Director
  • Michelle Tang
    Producer
  • David Kazalonis
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 28, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Princeton University
  • Mill Valley Film Festival
    San Rafael, CA
    United States
    October 14, 2023
    California Premiere
    Official Selection
  • NJ Young Filmmakers Festival
    Fort Lee, NJ
    United States
    June 11, 2023
    World Premiere
    Jury's Choice Award
Director Biography - Michelle Tang

Michelle Tang is a filmmaker, based in NJ. She began filmmaking in 8th grade and was instantly captured by the act of bringing her stories to life. A YoungArts winner and National Student Emmy nominee, Tang's films have screened at and won awards from Film Festivals all over the world, including the Woodstock Film Festival, the Carmarthen Bay Film Festival, and the Mill Valley Film Festival. She has also produced videos for a range of clients including Princeton's Lewis Center for the Arts, the Bayard Rustin Center, and a variety of restaurants and shops.

Tang currently attends Princeton University where she studies Psychology, Film Production, and Neuroscience. Her films often reflect her interests in psychology from neurodivergent thinking to how one’s environment shapes their cognition.

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