Poster and Title design for “Punctum”. A powerful film by @jsofarnos . You can catch it this weekend for @melbfilmfest at ACMI as part of the Accelerator Shorts 1. Go see it!!
From Jess:
So happy that Punctum will have its world premiere at @melbfilmfest as part of the Accelerator Shorts program this August at @acmionline .
Co-written with the incredible @madisonrgriffiths , the film tracks a woman’s restlessness the night following her abortion, and the nuance and complexity that comes with exercising choice.
Shorts are so often made on nothing but the time and generosity of the people who make them. Thanks to our insanely talented crew and shout outs to my friends who blindly supported me by agreeing to riff lines and cook healthy meals to feed everybody! I love being a part of making films and hope I get to do it forever.
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Cast - Jessica Sofarnos (@jsofarnos ), Claudia Phillips (@clordhavemercy ), and John Hewison (@local_man_milks_god )
Director - Jessica Sofarnos (@jsofarnos )
Writers - Jessica Sofarnos (@jsofarnos ) and Madison Griffiths (@madisonrgriffiths )
Producer - Jessica Sofarnos (@jsofarnos )
DOP - Ryan Bell (@r.yanbell )
1st AD - Grace Moore (@grace_mo0re )
Sound recordist, design & mix - Hayden Guildford (@sound_department_ )
Production & costume design - Anna Ross (@dolce_rosso_ )
1st AC - Sarah Ruhullah (@sarahruhullah )
Music - Madison Griffiths (@madisonrgriffiths ) and Yehudi Saling
Gaffer - Francis Healy Wood (@to_be_perfectly.frank )
On set producer - Claudia Nankervis (@claudn )
Editor - Camilla Hayman (@camillahayman )
Colour - Ted Deacey (@teddeacey )
Graphic design - Alex Buccheri (@ossobucci )
BTS - Jayme Calderwood Zohdi (@messi.studio.co )
Trailer - Emily Robb (@emilyrobb_cuts )
Special thanks - Rose Pearce, Matthew Chuang (@mattscope ), Marcus Cropp (@marcusjgc ) and Romaine Tartaglione (@romitartaglione )
Supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grants (@cityofmelbourne )
Title design for @ned_donohoe ’s “Hetty”.
I created custom lettering to capture the enigmatic painter Hetty van Der Linden’s vibrant personality and unique philosophy on life and art. Featuring an epic score by @bike.stolen . You can read more about the film and watch it on @wepresent and @theartline___ .
From Ned:
This short film explores Hetty’s life story, from her days as a KLM air steward, to the birth of her foundation ‘Paint A Future’, an initiative committed to changing the lives of children across the globe.
Director - Ned Donohoe - @ned_donohoe
Producer - Alex Plumptre - @alexplumptre
Creative Director - Georgia Russell - @georgiaboalrussell
Director of Photography - Rob Farley - @robfarley_
Production Assistant - Rebekah Guilar - @pinky_on_the_brain_
Runner - Jack Furey - @furiousjack
Catering - Alexandra Jenkins
Edit - Ned Donohoe - @ned_donohoe
Sound Design - Andrew Richards - @andrewcollierichards
Title Design - Alex Buccheri - @ossobucci
Colourist - Ted Deacey - @teddeacey
Original Score - Michael Nolan - @bike.stolen
VFX - Pete Pilley - @petepilley
Thank you to
Radio Kootwijk
Simon Gray
Hetty van der Linden - @hetty.vanderlinden
Paint a Future - @paintafuture_@kodak_shootfilm@kafardfilms@camera.rentals.amsterdam
Grateful to share the poster and titles for @goodgrief ‘s compelling documentary WATER FOR BIRDS.
Thanks to @kingtraff and @henrygotspleez ❤️
The film deservedly won the Best Melbourne Documentary award at the 2023 Melbourne Documentary Film Festival.
Synopsis:
WATER FOR BIRDS is an observational documentary in Varanasi’s red-light area. It focuses on an alternative education centre run by an organization Guria, who fight multi-generational prostitution, child prostitution and human trafficking throughout India. One of four operated by Guria across North India, this centre seeks to help its students and their families introspect, heal, and connect with the world around them via community-focused philosophy and art therapy. Beyond their studies, Guria hope for the young people in their care to blossom into community-minded leaders, striving for better conditions. By this, Guria hope to contribute to a greater degree of social harmony and environmental sensitivity throughout India and, via spotlights like this documentary, the world.
