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13
S8mm + 16mm Short Film 13 min, USA, 2024
concept , director, cinematography, film editing Evelyn Lee
casting Migi Fabara, Nancy Fabara, Alfonso Sanchez HL, Finn Gilbert, Anthony Alvarez, Maddie Hazouri, Brendan Sloan
prop master XIAO | sound mixer Thenea Sun | assist Thenea Sun, Alexander Kans | poster + pattern design, exhibit printing 蘇子齊 Tzuchi Su
The project 13, which I have been working on since 2022, is inspired by my grandfather’s passing. Can one feel the fading of life? Does one comprehend the inevitability of their own demise as it unfolds? From the loss of my grandfather to contemplating the intricacies of mortality, this film delves into the profound impact his departure has imparted on my life over the past two years. An enduring inspiration, his death led me to the beginning of producing this film. Over the past two years, 13 has become more than just an inspired piece from my grandfather's passing. Across continents and cultures, I've witnessed the convergence of disparate souls, each contributing a verse to this symphony of existence. Every encounter, every amalgamation, has imbued this project with depth and resonance. An ordinary journey, perhaps, yet imbued with extraordinary revelations. Through the prism of creation, I've gleaned understanding, finding solace in the ebb and flow of life's narrative.
“Discrete, spiritual, individualistic—this work offers an alternative gaze into life itself. Through Evelyn's perspective, emotions and imagery rooted in Asian islands meld with the gentle elegance of the Western classical in American soil, offering a distinct contrast and vitality to existence. The narration acts as a compass for the visuals, introducing fresh narratives and emotions beyond the film's confines. Life, inherently ineffable, finds its best interpretation in living itself. ” — Tzuchi Su, poster designer
The footages were all developed at Metropolis Post - New York Post Production Studio.
The premiere of this film was on April 12th, 2024, at the Meyerhoff Gallery in the Fox Building at MICA.
The premiere of this film was on April 12th, 2024, at the Meyerhoff Gallery in the Fox Building at MICA.
13: THE PREMIERE + EXHIBITION
B&W Inkjet Printing/Japanese Paper/Chiffon Yarn/Black Wooden Frame , USA, 2024
B&W Inkjet Printing/Japanese Paper/Chiffon Yarn/Black Wooden Frame , USA, 2024
— Cyanotype + Van Dyke Brown (printing) experiment of the film stills. —
— Posters (designed by Tzuchi Su) & tickets (designed by Evelyn Lee) for the film. —
— The premiere of this film was on April 12th, 2024, at the Meyerhoff Gallery in the Fox Building at MICA. —