David's Doodles
As he approaches a new chapter of life, an Autistic cartoonist faces his greatest weakness: drawing realistically.
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Michelle TangDirector
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Michelle TangProducer
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David KazalonisKey Cast
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Project Type:Documentary, Short, Student
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Runtime:5 minutes 30 seconds
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Completion Date:April 28, 2023
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Production Budget:0 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Princeton University
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Mill Valley Film FestivalSan Rafael, CA
United States
October 14, 2023
California Premiere
Official Selection -
NJ Young Filmmakers FestivalFort Lee, NJ
United States
June 11, 2023
World Premiere
Jury's Choice Award -
Princeton University Center for Human ValuesPrinceton, New Jersey
United States
2024 Short Movie Prize -
Fastnet Film FestivalDublin
Ireland
May 24, 2024
Ireland Premiere
Young Filmmaker Shortlist -
Oska Bright Film FestivalBrighton
United Kingdom
March 15, 2024
International Premiere
Official Selection -
Garden State Film FestivalAsbury Park, New Jersey
United States
February 24, 2024
Official Selection
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.