Filmmaker Statement

PATTERNS draws inspiration from the weekly 4-hour commute between Constance and Darmstadt, Germany, that my now-wife, Nastja, and I undertook to keep our long-distance relationship alive. We wanted to make it work, and we did—even when circumstances fought us every step of the way. Trains can shrink distances all they want, but all the traveling requires a very healthy dose of perseverance and a trusty pair of noise-canceling headphones—And it certainly helps when you're focusing on who's waiting for you at your destination: the love of your life.