“Hallows Dance”
This was our short film for the 2008 48 HR film festival. I supplied the narrative (co-scripted by myself, J. Ross Eaker, and Terry Dellinger). James Mannan and Robin Panet co-directed. I co-acted with Jason Hignite. It is based of the tragic, true story of my assistant manager (having taken place in the early 90s). Continue reading “Hallows Dance”
“9”
This was made for the 2009 48 Hr film contest. It was written by myself, using the poerty of John M. Bennett. I co-directed with Robin Panet and co-acted with frequent collaborator James Mannan. After the premiere, one of the judges took me aside and said: “I dig your film and really wanted you guys… Continue reading “9”
“Dear Raymond”
Dear Raymond, We hope you enjoy this short companion film to the documentary Thunder-Sky as much as we’ve enjoyed your life’s work. I hope you travel well. Continue reading “Dear Raymond”
“I Was Married To A Mermaid”
“I Was Married to a Mermaid” is an excerpt from a longer work entitled Brother Cobweb. Co-directed by Alfred Eaker and J. Ross Eaker. Featuring Alfred Eaker, James Mannan, and Vanessa Blake. Continue reading “I Was Married To A Mermaid”
“Requiem for the relentless fathers”
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT: Requiem For The Relentless Fathers (2012) is a short film I made for theology graduate school. “First and Second Samuel” was a class taught by Dr. Marti Steussy. Among Steussy’s assignments was an artistic presentation from the text. Embedded theology oversimplifies the Samuel narrative: Samuel, the Judge of Israel, is the protagonist. Saul, the… Continue reading “Requiem for the relentless fathers”
“La lontananza nostalgica utopica futura”
“A short film about the quest for sacred art in Paul Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh” Director’s statement La Lontananza Nostalgica Utopica Futura (trans: Nostalgia for a Distant Future Utopia) takes its title from a work by Italian avant garde composer Luigi Nono. This film was made while Alfred Eaker was a student at the… Continue reading “La lontananza nostalgica utopica futura”
“Stations”
Stations, a work in progress… Written by Alfred Eaker and Wendy Collin Sorin.Additional poetry by John M. Bennett.Directed by Alfred Eaker and J. Ross EakerArt director: Todd M. CoeAdditional art direction: J. Ross Eaker, Alfred Eaker and Wendy Collin Sorin.Starring: Randy Cox as James the Lesser; Tristan Ross, as James the Greater; Amy Petinella, as… Continue reading “Stations”
“Unrequited”
Some behind the scene pics of the short film, “Unrequited.” Directed by David Ross. Cinematography and still photography by Dan Land. Makeup by Don Trent and Vanessa Blake. Continue reading “Unrequited”