Narrative Work
The Bradman's TV Pilot
Sample shots from an episodic narrative TV pilot currently in development. Mike served as Cinematographer.
UNTITLED TV Pilot 2017
Short underwater sequence from an in-development TV pilot. Shot in Balmoreah State Park, Texas. Mike served as Underwater Cinematographer and Operator.
The Samaritans 2015
Directed by John Bryant
A salesman faces the most difficult and important negotiation of his life. Featuring performances by Mark Reeb, Heather Kafka, and Bill Wise. Cinematography by Mike Washlesky, Edited by Don Swaynos.
"The program ends with its most arresting piece. John Bryant’s "The Samaritans” was shot near Marfa and features a most scathing examination of religion gone horribly wrong. It is cringeworthy in multiple ways."
- Rod Machen, The Austin Chronicle SXSW Film Review: Texas Shorts
SXSW 2015 Jury Award Winner - Best Texas Short
The Overbrook Brothers
Directed by John Bryant
Mike served as Director of Photography and Camera Operator
Jason comes home for Christmas and his arch-rival brother, Todd, has a big surprise waiting for him—but it's not a gift. It's secret information: the reason why Jason has always been the "least favorite" child, and it sends our hero on a hilarious cross-country journey to find out the truth about himself and his family.
Official Selections - SXSW 2009 Narrative Competition, Seattle International Film Festival, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival. Woodstock Film Festival, Chesapeake Film Festival, Maryland Film Festival, Bend Film Festival.
Premiered on the Sundance Channel. Distributed by IFC Films.
Unreleased Television Pilot
Sample visuals from an unreleased TV Pilot. Shot using the RED ONE camera system with Zeiss Super Speed Prime lenses. Shot on location in Austin, TX. Mike Washlesky served as Cinematographer and Camera Operator.
Momma’s Boy (2006)
Jason doesn't want to bring his fiancee home for Thanksgiving dinner . . . because his brother has a habit of stealing his girlfriends.
Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2006
Produced and Directed by John Bryant
Co-Produced and Cinematography by Mike Washlesky
Edited by Jay Deuby
Oh My God (2005)
A man comes home and inadvertently frames himself for the murder of his wife and son.
Sundance Film Festival 2005 Official Selection.
Winner of the Prix de Canal+ at Clermont-Ferrand 2005, and has played in over 40 other film festivals worldwide. Reviewed on Aint It Cool News. Film Threat named it the best short film of 2005.
Produced and Directed by John Bryant
Cinematography by Mike Washlesky
Edited by Andy Fisher