A Short Film

The Drug of You explores the blurred line between love and obsession, capturing the emotional residue left behind when someone becomes impossible to let go of. Through intimate visuals and a restrained, cinematic approach, the film reflects on memory, attachment, and the quiet tension between holding on and moving forward.

Written by
Alexa Hamad & Eli Nickie

Directed by
Alexa Hamad

Filmed & Produced by
Eli Nickie

When I began this project, I had no storyline or structure—I simply started creating. Looking back, I realized it became a reflection of some of the most defining emotions of being human: movement, pain, solitude, excitement, peace, and love.

Storytelling has the ability to connect us to emotions we often struggle to put into words. For me, this project became that language. It's a reminder that through every season of life, every feeling, and every moment of change, there is still beauty to be found.

Credits

Concept, Filming, Editing & Sound Design
Alexa Joy

Music
Music featured in this project is used for artistic and portfolio purposes only. All rights belong to the respective copyright holders.

A Production

An exploration of movement, creation, and music woven together through visual storytelling. This collaborative project celebrates the connection between performance, emotion, and sound, highlighting the way dance can communicate what words often cannot.

Role
Dancer

Produced & Directed by
Taitum Brooks
Olivia Shea
Grant Sabadash

URBAN OUTFITTERS

BDG JEANS

A promotional fashion film created for BDG Jeans × Urban Outfitters, capturing the brand's identity through fashion atmosphere and visual essence. From concept to final edit, the project was designed to translate the energy and confidence of the campaign into a cinematic, social-first piece.

Creative Direction, Directed by, Filmed by, Edited by
Alexa Hamad