Motke Dapp

History

Motke Dapp is a Nashville-based writer and director who always tries to eat a balanced breakfast at least once a day. He’s handcrafted, along with many amazing filmmakers, a plethora of award-winning short films and a couple of feature films. He got his start in filmmaking by competing in the 48 Hour Film Project. Motke’s most recent feature film, Another Version 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 2018 Cindependent Film Festival and The Daniel Chapp Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Lake County Film Festival. The film will be available in the US in November, 2019. 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.

Movies

Another Version of You
Writer
Diggsy (Kristopher Wente) has been in love with Suzette (Sara Antonio) since he was 9 years old. After she marries someone else, he encounters a mysterious stranger (Eddie George) who offers him a key that can open doors into parallel universes. This uncanny opportunity gives him a chance to find a version of Suzette who will love him back. During his journey, he unexpectedly meets Gwyneth (C.J. Perry), a wild card who may throw his universe-jumping adventure for a loop. For Diggsy, this is a tale full of surprises, awkward encounters, and the possibility of finding the perfect version of that someone who will love you back.
Another Version of You
Producer
Diggsy (Kristopher Wente) has been in love with Suzette (Sara Antonio) since he was 9 years old. After she marries someone else, he encounters a mysterious stranger (Eddie George) who offers him a key that can open doors into parallel universes. This uncanny opportunity gives him a chance to find a version of Suzette who will love him back. During his journey, he unexpectedly meets Gwyneth (C.J. Perry), a wild card who may throw his universe-jumping adventure for a loop. For Diggsy, this is a tale full of surprises, awkward encounters, and the possibility of finding the perfect version of that someone who will love you back.
Another Version of You
Director
Diggsy (Kristopher Wente) has been in love with Suzette (Sara Antonio) since he was 9 years old. After she marries someone else, he encounters a mysterious stranger (Eddie George) who offers him a key that can open doors into parallel universes. This uncanny opportunity gives him a chance to find a version of Suzette who will love him back. During his journey, he unexpectedly meets Gwyneth (C.J. Perry), a wild card who may throw his universe-jumping adventure for a loop. For Diggsy, this is a tale full of surprises, awkward encounters, and the possibility of finding the perfect version of that someone who will love you back.
A Spoonful of Zanny
Writer
After finding a mysterious box, a chronic shopaholic begins to receive gifts from an unknown source. As the gifts pile up, people around her start to disappear.
A Spoonful of Zanny
Director
After finding a mysterious box, a chronic shopaholic begins to receive gifts from an unknown source. As the gifts pile up, people around her start to disappear.
The New Mister Princess
Director
Short 2017 film that won the 48 Hour Film Project.
The Ghosting of Elise Montgomery
Director
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The Secrets Society
Director
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Lessons in Accidental Magic
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.
Contrary to Likeness
Director
Contrasting worlds collide when a man lost in the monotony of daily life receives a mysterious gift.
Lime and Davenport
Director
Trudy doesn't care for her sister, Donna, who loves to steal the thunder at any gathering. Trudy's trusty sidekick, Barbara, introduces Trudy to "magic," and together, they go in search of the perfect version of Trudy's cocktail party.
Now You're Being Ridiculous
Director
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Everyday Yeti
Director
Tired of being invisible to most people all her life, a woman uses unorthodox methods to be seen.
Sorry About Tomorrow
Director
Baldwin's life is spinning out of control. Luckily, he's been working on a time machine with some friends and decides to take a chance to see if he can fix it.
The Many Monsters of Sadness
Director
During a jaunt through the woods a few weeks before their senior year of high school, Eleanor and her friends find a mysterious wooden box. As the days pass, unexplainable things begin to happen. Any item put in the box disappears. Wishes, or something resembling wishes, start getting granted. People outside of the group begin disappearing. They begin finding messages in books and magazines; messages that suggest something far more sinister may be at work. When her friends begin to disappear, Eleanor realizes she has to stop whatever is literally tearing her friends apart. The Many Monsters of Sadness is a light hearted film that takes a turn towards darkness, suspense, and drama, about the price of getting everything you want.