Giles Perkins - Sundance Collab

Giles Perkins is a Brooklyn-based writer and director from Baltimore, MD. He holds a B.F.A. in Film & Television Production from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and his work often explores interpersonal conflict shaped by misguided American ideals. A 2025 Sundance Ignite Fellow, his most recent films include Expiration Date, which screened at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival and Apollo, which premiered at the 2024 Woodstock Film Festival where it was nominated for Best Short Film.

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Apollo

Creator: Giles Perkins

Apollo

Creator: Giles Perkins

As 15-year-old Angus navigates the social dynamics of his older brother’s friend group, he risks endangering their relationship.

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Expiration Date

Creator: Giles Perkins

Expiration Date

Creator: Giles Perkins

The end of an era looms as 4th-generation dairy farmer Ned nears a long overdue retirement. His adult son, Jacob, has chosen a different life path, effectively ending his family’s long history on the farm, a choice that prompts a new level of introspection from both father and son.