12 And More Omissions

"Jordan Lisi's got some great ideas about structure here, which he's taken off and run with, hard--the result is this tough little jewel of indie cinema."

- Andrew Bujalski, writer/director of 'Computer Chess' (2013), Funny Ha Ha (2002), and more.

“This astonishing feature debut from first-time director, Jordan Lisi, asks all the right questions about what it means to be human. But even more surprising, is his refusal to give us simple answers. Instead, he challenges us to find our own meaning in the stories he so astutely portrays. In three very different situations— we understand how fiercely we all crave love and connection. And how tragically rare it is for people’s cravings to take place at the same time. The tragedy of missed moments is searing - especially when the promise of profound love seems so close. Sound complex? It is - but perhaps most surprising of all is the simplicity and elegance of the way Lisi spins his artful web."

- Pamela Katz, screenwriter of 'Hannah Arendt' (2012), Rosenstrasse (2003), and more

"This is an exceptional film I’ll be retuning to again and again."

- Peter Rinaldi, Filmmaker, Writer, and host of BACK TO ONE

"The film resembles a visual concept album, taking us back and forth between places and people as they find themselves meandering through life...it has some of the most gorgeous cinematography and sound mixing I've seen/heard in an indie film this decade...you will be seeing the first film in what is sure to be an illustrious career in filmmaking for Jordan Lisi."

- Aaron Bartuska, writer, Split Tooth Media

“Visually striking and beautifully shot…the dialogue felt really true to life and the soundtrack was great. Subtle tension building throughout that really hit me when the credits rolled.”

- Louisa Ballhaus, writer/author, features correspondent for BBC Culture

"[Lisi works] with multiple locations and dovetailing non-linear storylines in a way that feels at once fragmentary and cohesive…impressive how willing [Lisi is] to linger with scenes to evoke a feeling, without overdetermining where the threads are leading…The storylines are far-flung ostensibly disconnected from one another, but the film itself nevertheless feels quite personal and cohesive. As a first film, it's really quite an impressive feat to put together something so ambitious for a short film (that also succeeds so well)."

- Jonathon Foltz, author, The Novel after Film: Modernism and the Decline of Autonomy (Oxford University Press, 2018)
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Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actresses, Best Cinematography, Sipontum Arthouse International Film Festival 2024

Best Director - Feature Film, Berlin Indie Film Festival

Soda's Peak Art presents '12 And More Omissions', three stories about distance in cherished relationships.

'12 And More Omissions' is a micro-feature film based on a collection of short stories and poems from writer/director Jordan Lisi. The film consists of three interwoven stories taking place across three distinct locations—New York City, Boston, and the Hudson Valley Region. Each location features unique characters dealing with conflict in their cherished relationships.

The film focuses on the quotidien moments in the day which build over time to form a life—the moments normally omitted from our social media posts and cocktail party speeches, moments which escape even our own introspection due to their constantly unresolved nature. The film features dynamic character ensembles each at different stages of young adulthood and is brought to life against vibrant Northeast U.S. backdrops.

Jordan Lisi is an independent filmmaker from and currently based in Brooklyn, New York, who studied film first under indie visionary writer/director/producer Shaun Seneviratne (now a producer on 12 And More Omissions) and then under the globally renowned, foremost living film theorist Dr. Ray Carney. Under the tutelage of these and other important mentors and through his own creative endeavors, Lisi has developed strong structural and creative ideas about the underlying, inherent power of art to break down barriers between people, shine light on human behavior, and ultimately forge a path to a better world. In addition to writing/directing, Lisi works as an assistant director, editor, and documentary workshop instructor in Brooklyn, New York.