
Short Films
These are the short films I have written, directed, and produced myself since 2022 under my independent production company This Is Monky.
Eating the Plate (2026)
A brief history of portable entertainment.
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Aziz (2025)
A desperate realtor and two young men tour an apartment in which a strange group ritual is taking place.
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Prophecy (2024)
Josh awakes from a mysterious dream and tries to prevent his inevitable demise. Made for American Film Institute's application process.
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In This House (2024)
An unexpected tragedy causes a married couple in America to contemplate how they raised their child. Both say things that cannot be unsaid.
The Myth of Choice (2024)
Terry learns a valuable lesson. Filmed on July 4, 2024.
CITGO (2023)
A woman passes a homeless man every day. Until she doesn't.
Enough About Me (2022)
A man describes his eccentric way of living.
Tommy's Famous Meat Pies (2025)
After a recent tragedy, Tommy invites his friends over for an uncomfortably formal dinner party.
USC Submission Film (2025)
Tyler invites a friend over to help him make a short film for the University of Southern California about him making a short film for the University of Southern California.
Education by Proxy (2024)
In an experimental short film by Tyler R. Jenkins, original music and archival footage from the 20th century work in junction to paint a picture of modern day education.
Rodent (2024)
A lonely man gets into a new, peculiar relationship with a spider. It may finally be his chance at companionship—or is he destined to be alone forever?
LOL (2024)
An important interview. An importanter distraction.
Lonesome (2023)
An unfinished short film by Tyler R. Jenkins about isolation.
Taxi! (2022)
A man tries to catch a cab home when a stranger confronts him.