“Spirits” is Posted! I swear, there ain’t a damn word in it!

July 31, 2009 at 4:21 am | Posted in Keith Boynton | 9 Comments
Tags: alcohol, liquor, silent film, subway

Film #8, “Spirits,” is now online and ready to be seen! So what are you reading this introductory text for? Get to it!

My scripts have a tendency to be extremely talky (see “After Perfect”), so it was fun giving myself the challenge of telling a story without the use of words. It’s a project I’ve been meaning to take on for some time now; in fact, I have a dream of one day doing an entire feature without dialogue. If that aspiration makes you doubt my sanity, check out 3-Iron, by Kim Ki-duk. There’s some dialogue in it, but the great majority of the story unfolds non-verbally, and it’s a hauntingly beautiful film.

“Spirits” marks the return of Jeff Pucillo (“Script 2″), James Fauvell (currently tied with Mike for greatest number of 12in12 appearances), and composer Michael Redfield, as well as the stunning 12in12 debut of cinematographer Derek Van Gorder. The only thing better than working with great new people is working with great old people; both make my job easy.

Hope you enjoy the film. As always, your comments are profoundly appreciated. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to see if I can catch a couple of hours’ sleep before my 7:30 AM call time. That’s right: I’m supposed to be in DUMBO looking dashing in only four hours! Whose idea was that?

Posted by a somewhat worried Keith

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Really sweet, and very well shot (granted I know nothing about directing or camera work but I thought they were both great). I didn’t even notice there was no dialogue until it was all over. It even had a Brooklyn feel which is always cool. Well done again, you guys started of good and keep picking up momentum. my only disparaging comment is the 8 seconds of seemingly wasted film at the end as if we’ve never seen a train before, but that’s nothing. I really enjoyed it, thanks

Comment by Ephie— July 31, 2009 #

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Beautiful work!

Also – made me miss the subway. And made me miss the Sesame Street blanket! Waiting for the movie featuring the pizza pillow.

Comment by Banjo— July 31, 2009 #

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The camera work really pulls you into the story, I never once wished there was dialog.
Looking forward to next week! Great job.

Comment by frendzee— July 31, 2009 #

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Voila le cinema! Looking forward to your feature sans dialogue.

Comment by Nadia— August 21, 2009 #

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From your lips to Dog’s ears, Nadia.

Comment by Keith Boynton— August 21, 2009 #

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[...] the case of this project, the perfect photographer is Derek Van Gorder, of “Spirits”/“Moving Pictures”/”Magic Marker” renown. My perfect children are Caitlin McEwan, [...]

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Loved the acting.Jeff and his partner really held the mood and pathos.Nice rhythm in the editing complimented by somber music.Classic in and out of focus
cinematography ideally suited the two person performances.
Very cool.

Comment by Richard Atkinson— September 16, 2009 #

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