Exaltation
Queer sci-fi short film
Will Schwarz is an American visual artist, musician, and filmmaker working in the heartland. He has a background in ceramics and graphite art, having studied under master potter of the Bauhaus lineage Dean Schwarz, his grandfather. Will has been making films since he was old enough to hold a camera, now having completed 2 feature films and dozens of shorts. He is drawn to a surrealist style, taking inspiration from David Lynch and Mya Deren. His debut narrative feature HOW TO MAKE MONEY is set to release in fall 2025.
IG: @willschwarz_
Short films
Spring Awakes
A documentary short film about springtime in Iowa City, Iowa. Created in 2021.
June
A look at the month of June in Decorah, Iowa. Created 2023.
DON’T LOOK
Short horror project about an alien abduction. Created in 2022.
Exaltation Trailer
Trailer for my newest short film.
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