Our creative capital isn’t just in the stories we tell—it’s in the people who shape them. From Andy Mingo’s visionary films to the transformative journey of The Chronology of Water, this is where innovation and inspiration meet. Explore the works that drive SeaRiver Pictures forward.
Lullaby at Comi-Con. From the mind of Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club) comes Lullaby, a bold adaptation of his award-winning novel. Directed by Andy Mingo and produced by Mingo and Josh Leake, this independent film offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of a story deeply rooted in Palahniuk’s personal vision.
Romance is a romantic comedy—Chuck Palahniuk style. Meet John: a guy who aimed low and somehow snagged the golden trophy—Britney. Yes, that Britney. She’s hot, maybe stoned a lot, but perfection doesn’t matter. It’s how much he loves her that makes her perfect. She’s sexy, playful, and so out of his league you couldn’t drag him off Cloud Nine.
The Chronology of Water, first adapted by Andy Mingo in 2001 from Lidia Yuknavitch's short story, the film explores a woman’s life through the metaphor of water. Over three decades, she confronts the weight of an abusive father, fights against currents of rage, and begins to navigate the fragile freedom of her own memories.
The Book of Joan - Book Trailer, Directed by Andy Mingo. Bestselling author, Lidia Yuknavitch offers a vision of our near-extinction and a heroine—a reimagined Joan of Arc—poised to save a world ravaged by war, violence, and greed, and forever change history, in this provocative novel.
Fight Club 2 - Comic Trailer, by Andy Mingo Some imaginary friends never go away . . . Ten years after starting Project Mayhem, he lives a mundane life. A kid, a wife, pills to keep his destiny at bay. But it won’t last long; the wife has seen to that. The time has come . . . Rize or Die.
Beatings explores the fine line between living and dying. A young man’s life is upended when he collapses and learns his heart is in danger, echoing the memory of his father’s heart attack at thirty-three. He turns to boxing, the cello, and the love of his wife and son to navigate his crisis. Through boxing, he channels violence; through the cello, he transforms it into music. His struggle unfolds in the tension between violence, art, and the cadence that connects them.
The Small Backs of Children book trailer. In a war-torn village, an American photographer captures an iconic image of a girl fleeing an explosion. The photo haunts his best friend, a grieving writer spiraling into depression. Her husband and friends plan to find the girl and bring her to the U.S., but as their mission unfolds, motives blur and truths unravel.
Silence in Sixty Seconds is a found footage haiku that juxtaposes Soviet state sponsored images with those of the "war on terror", thus suggesting the commonality of empire in decline.
Georgie’s Big Break is a darkly comedic exploration of ambition, absurdity, and the unexpected twists of fate, in this adaptation from author, Monica Drake. The film follows Georgie, a hapless yet determined woman, as she stumbles upon an opportunity to reinvent herself in the most unexpected way. Set against a backdrop of quirky characters and offbeat situations, Georgie’s journey is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, capturing the essence of taking chances when life throws you a curveball.
The Iconographer, a feature-length film directed and produced by Andy Mingo in 2008, was shot on a 1080 video camera, pushing the boundaries of independent filmmaking at the time. The story follows two brothers—one haunted by a defining image from his past, the other a religious man grappling with a loss of faith. Their lives collide in unexpected ways when they both fall for the same woman, setting the stage for a whirlwind of passion, conflict, and chaos.