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When we think of dust, we think of death, conjuring up images of ancient crypts and crematoriums. But dust can be life giving as well. In the Biblical story of Adam, God forms man from the dust and breathes life into him. Dust, being decayed matter, nourishes new life. Plants and microscopic organisms feed off the nutrients, and in turn, nourish other life all the way down the food chain. And in this way, a part of us lives on.
“When I approached writing DUST, I wanted to create something that distilled my concept. So, I wrote a poem (page 2). In my writing process, I turned to Walt Whitman and his singular talent for capturing the transcendental in the natural world, illuminating life, death, and the human spirit, for inspiration. With DUST, I offer my own take on these themes. To honor Whitman, I decided to release our film DUST on his 205th birthday. Happy Birthday, Walt.”
- Kyle
This film was made with these amazing people:
Starring: Kue Lawrence
Produced by:
@carylannataylor
Written, Directed, Shot by:
@baughmankyle
Associate Producer: Séamus Bearhart
Production Coordinator:
@bolinsss
Edited by:
@joellposey
Music by:
@jakethefilmmaker & Ryan Wessel
Sound Design by: Will Rosati
Production Design by:
@_pa_trish_
Art Director:
@itsmefaithivory
Construction Coordinator:
@4_of_spades
Gaffer:
@augusto.garim
Key Grip:
@rightmattsmith
Best Boy Electric: Daniel Miramontes
Best Boy Grip:
@ski_zer_
Camera Op:
@dangerhuman
1st AC:
@rayana
2nd AC:
@lizcharky
BTS: Jacob Okada
Animal Wrangling by:
@studiosteeds
Special thanks:
@kodak_shootfilm @fotokem_la @luminyslighting @molerichardson @americanhumane
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