Motke Dapp is an American writer and director who always tries to eat a balanced breakfast at least once a day. He’s handcrafted, along with other amazing filmmakers, a plethora of award-winning short films and a couple of feature films.
Motke’s most recent feature film, Other Versions of You, premiered at the Nashville Film Festival in 2018, winning the Audience Award. The film was the third most screened film in the festival’s 49 year history. It also won Best Feature Film and Motke won Best Director at the Cindependent Film Festival.
Motke makes a living directing commercials and is busy working on plans for the next feature film. Motke’s home is in Nashville, but he has a car and the ability to find airports because he never wants the adventures to end. To see Motke’s work, visit motke.net.
Lessons in Accidental Magic
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Film
(Short, Comedy, Fantasy and Romance)
Director Enamored with a girl he frequently sees at dinner parties, Liam attempts to win her heart by teaching himself to cook from a cookbook he finds at a rather unusual library. The recipes are unorthodox and the results are quite unexpected.
Everyday Yeti
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Film
(Short)
Director Add a Plot »
Contrary to Likeness
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Film (short)
by Paper Ghost Pictures
Director/Writer/Producer
The Upside of Down
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Film
(Short and Drama)
Director Sometimes our only way of dealing with the tough times is to escape. For Akeema, a young high school student struggling with neglect, bullying and constant drama at home, art has become more than an escape mechanism; it's become her voice. But a voice unheard doesn't have the same power as one heard, and Akeem's art teacher, Ms. Frances, hopes to show everyone in Akeem's life it's a voice worth hearing. Written by Anonymous
Sorry About Tomorrow
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Film (short)
by Paper Ghost Pictures
Director/Writer/Producer
The Heart is a Desolate Place
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Film (short)
by Paper Ghost Pictures/Motke Dapp
Director/Writer
Lime and Davenport
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Film (short)
by Paper Ghost Pictures
Director/Writer/Producer
A Spoonful of Zanny
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Film (short)
by Fighting with Forks/Motke Dapp
Director/Writer
The Many Monsters of Sadness
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Film
by Paper Ghost Pictures/Motke Dapp
Director/Writer
The Once Mighty
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Film (short)
by Paper Ghost Pictures/Motke Dapp
Director/Writer/Actor/Editor/Colorist
The Department of Thoughts and Intentions
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Film (short)
by Fighting with Forks/Motke Dapp
Director/Writer
Yellow
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Film (short)
by Fighting with Forks/Motke Dapp
Writer/Director/Actor/Producer/Editor
A New Life
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Film
(Short and Drama)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director A young reluctant artist stuck in a job that he hates is newly married to a strong, supportive, and successful young woman. Having just purchased their first house the artist is struggling to find time to help his wife set things up at home; fretting over decisions and situations that may be more important than he thinks. Written by Anonymous
Now You're Being Ridiculous
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Film (short)
by Fighting with Forks/Motke Dapp
Director/Writer/Producer
Disconnect the Dots
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Film (short)
by Fighting with Forks/Motke Dapp
Director/Writer/Producer
Safe as Houses
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Film (short)
by Fighting with Forks/Motke Dapp
Director/Writer/Producer
Runner Up Best Director - Cincinnati Film Festival
(2012)
Runner Up Best Narrative Feature - Cincinnati Film Festival
(2012)
Runner up Best film - Nashville 48 hour film competition
(2010)
Best Director - Nashville 48 hour film competition
(2010)
Top 10 films - Filminute.com
(2010)
Winner of Best film - Nashville 48 hour film competition
(2009)