2022 Short Film Showcase
In Wake of the Crashing Dawn
Saturday, March 5th, 2022
Denver Sie FilmCenter
Synopsis
The human spirit is a rising sun.
In a dystopian present, a young Japanese- American man battles the cascading effects of his family's wrongful incarceration in the 1940s.
In this short form narrative dance piece, a young Japanese-American man seeks guidance from the past in order to overcome his modern identity crisis. Meanwhile in 1942, his great grandfather escapes an incarceration camp. The cascading effects and cyclical nature of oppression in America are shown through the marriage of camera and dance. We must heal through remembrance, instead of burying the past.
The human spirit is a rising sun.
In a dystopian present, a young Japanese- American man battles the cascading effects of his family's wrongful incarceration in the 1940s.
In this short form narrative dance piece, a young Japanese-American man seeks guidance from the past in order to overcome his modern identity crisis. Meanwhile in 1942, his great grandfather escapes an incarceration camp. The cascading effects and cyclical nature of oppression in America are shown through the marriage of camera and dance. We must heal through remembrance, instead of burying the past.
Cast & Crew
Bruce Tetsuya- Writer/ Director
Bruce is a Japanese-American filmmaker based between Denver & NYC. His work focuses on the narrative beauty of movement. His work has premiered internationally to festival acclaim. If he's not on set, you can find him on the tennis court or exploring new lands. Bruce is currently working towards his first feature film.
Bruce is a Japanese-American filmmaker based between Denver & NYC. His work focuses on the narrative beauty of movement. His work has premiered internationally to festival acclaim. If he's not on set, you can find him on the tennis court or exploring new lands. Bruce is currently working towards his first feature film.
Jacob Glazier- Cinematographer
Jacob is an award-winning narrative & commercial cinematographer and director based in Colorado. Between narrative projects, documentaries, and commercials, his work focus on bringing compassionate stories to life. Jacob is currently working on a miniseries and a coming-of-age short film.
Jacob is an award-winning narrative & commercial cinematographer and director based in Colorado. Between narrative projects, documentaries, and commercials, his work focus on bringing compassionate stories to life. Jacob is currently working on a miniseries and a coming-of-age short film.
Han Andrew- Actor
Han is a dancer & choreographer based in Denver. He also works full time as a photographer. Han spends his free time in nature and doing outdoor activities.
Han is a dancer & choreographer based in Denver. He also works full time as a photographer. Han spends his free time in nature and doing outdoor activities.
Aretha Chui- Actor
Aretha is a dancer originally from Hong Kong. With a master's degree in sport and performance psychology, she works as a consultant within the performing arts field.
Aretha is a dancer originally from Hong Kong. With a master's degree in sport and performance psychology, she works as a consultant within the performing arts field.
Verut Mean- Actor
Verut is a dancer from Denver, CO. He has worked with artist such as Stelouse and Evan Giia. When he’s not dancing, he’s cutting hair; making sure people feel good and look good.
Verut is a dancer from Denver, CO. He has worked with artist such as Stelouse and Evan Giia. When he’s not dancing, he’s cutting hair; making sure people feel good and look good.
Contact Information:
BruceTheDirector@gmail.com
brucetetsuya.com
thedanceofcinema.com
Instagram: @Bruce_Tetsuya
Company IG: @thedanceofcinema
BruceTheDirector@gmail.com
brucetetsuya.com
thedanceofcinema.com
Instagram: @Bruce_Tetsuya
Company IG: @thedanceofcinema