SEQUOIA
This project acknowledges the rightful homelands of the Mono (Monache), Yokuts, Tübatulabal, Paiute, and Western Shoshone People.
COMING SOON!
In a time of tension, we are all exhausted and need to feel something besides fear, anger, or despair. As a counter, this film is a creative exercise with the intent to inspire awe in the viewer.
Filmed over 52 days and an estimated 500 hours in the field across 5 months, this 10 minute short frames the passage of time and light in the foothills, highlands , and surrounding areas of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Paradoxically while time in the frame is compressed, the process of each composition requires slowing down, patient observation, contemplation, and intuition of ancient natural cycles leading to a deeper appreciation of our position in a greater rhythm.
DID YOU KNOW: Each night time lapse takes at least 8 hours to create around 1 minute of footage.
This short film is a proof of concept for the Cinematographer where many techniques have been refined in preparation for a much larger body of work in the visual heritage of Baraka.
I am seeking financial, logistical, and equipment support. Please reach out through the contact form on this site.
