THE CLOWN'S FUNERAL was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the April 2022 WILDsound Festival.

“When his father, the former president of a funeral parlor was taken ill six months ago, the man, who as a child was forbidden to laugh, had to take his father’s place. However, recently something strange has come over the new director. Whenever he sees something funny, he hallucinates a clown.”

Conversation with filmmaker Yu Shibuya on the making of the film.

Film also showing on the WILDsound TV app. You can sign up for the 7 day free trial at www.wildsound.ca (available on your streaming services and APPS). There is a DAILY film festival to watch, plus a selection of award winning films on the platform. Then it’s only $3.99 per month.

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The art of still “film” photography and turning amazing images into a cohesive narrative story. KAERU was the winner of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the May 2021 BLACK & WHITE Film Festival.

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Interview with director Elias Djemil on the process of making this film and his creative process on multiple projects.

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How do you dance in a film and direct the film at the same time? Large preparation or spontaneous improvisation? TRACE is a terrific short film from China playing at the upcoming Under 5 Minute Film Festival.

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Terrific conversation with the talented dance and director Yuxi Jiang

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The art of the Steadicam shot. How a film got written & produced in a span of a couple of months during COVID when two friends wanted to make a fun project to practice their Steadicam gear. The project turned into an award winning short film called “The Assassination of a Man:”. (BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY winner at the Under 5min. Film Festival). Still time to watch the film and the festival now: https://under5minutefilmfestival.com/

Summary of film: A hitman gets a call from his irate wife while on the job

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Before you listen to this podcast, WATCH the 4 minute short film BEFORE YOU WOKE on Vimeo.

Then come back here and listen to the podcast with Director/Writer of the short film David Bradburn.

If there is a theme to this episode, it's would be: “It’s All About your Team!” or “It’s All About your Crew!”

A great episode on the art of making a short film. David praises his terrific cast and crew.

His Cast: Christian Litke (and Stunt Coordinator) & Kiea Houseton

His Producing team: Teresa Mathew & Angela Verdino (and Production Designer)

Composer: DC McAuliffe

Cinematographer: Joel McGinty

Film Editor:B.A. Lewandowski

Sound Designer: Evan B. Hisey

Key Grip: Francis Edward

Camera Operator: Joe Mastrino

This episode was sponsored by the 1 page short story contest.