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 2022 Short Film Showcase

In Wake of the Crashing Dawn

​​Saturday, March 5th, 2022
Denver Sie FilmCenter
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​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.

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.
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. 
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. 
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. 
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.

Contact Information:
BruceTheDirector@gmail.com

brucetetsuya.com
thedanceofcinema.com

Instagram: @Bruce_Tetsuya
Company IG: @thedanceofcinema

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  • Sponsors / Donors
  • 2022 Raffle
  • 2022 Program
    • 2022 Community Conversations >
      • 3/5 - CAPU
      • 3/6 - AGI
    • 2022 Short Films Showcase >
      • #AsianAmResilience Microdocs
      • good enough
      • In Wake of the Crashing Dawn
      • Projections
      • Charlie
      • Desert Lotus
      • Ara, Untamed
      • My Name is not Amy
    • 2022 Emerging Artists Showcase >
      • Sino Ako
      • All Mine
      • Winter Glass Glare
      • Core
      • Maa
      • Heart Sutra
  • About / Contact
  • Previous Programs
    • 2021 Program >
      • 2021 Short Film Showcase >
        • #AsianAMCovidStories
        • Duo Pandemia
        • Mastery I & II
        • Ib Tsug 13 Hnub
        • Ntuj Tsim Txom
        • Mechamorphosis
        • The 3 Day Nun
        • The Loyal Betrayal
        • Voices
      • 2021 Emerging Artists Showcase >
        • Check Box: Other
        • I Put the Bi in Bitter >
          • I Put the Bi in Bitter S2
          • I Put the Bi in Bitter S1
        • Safe
        • In the Spotlight
    • 2020 Program >
      • Digital Program Book
      • 2020 Creative Conversations >
        • 2/21 - Best Tasting Wild Foods of Colorado​
        • 2/22 - Health & Mental Health
        • 2/22 - Mushroom Foraging 101
      • 2020 Asian American Documentaries >
        • Palliative
        • Love Boat: Taiwan
      • 2020 Colorado Showcase >
        • The Rock Within
        • Ma
        • For Tashi
        • people (of water)
        • Not Pictured
        • I Put the Bi in Bitter
      • Ang Larawan (The Portrait)
      • Asian American Artist Showcase
    • 2019 Program >
      • 2019 Film Shorts >
        • Runner
        • Tears of the Sky
        • I Put the Bi in Bitter
        • My Escape
      • 2019 CU Denver Showcase >
        • Three Worlds One Stage
        • Virtual Mandala
      • 2019 Festival Talkbacks >
        • Creative Leadership Talkback
        • CU Filmmaker Q&A
        • Film Industry Talkback
    • 2018 Program
    • 2017 Program >
      • Taipei Story
      • The Last Princess
      • Mid-Length Films Block
      • Ten Years
      • What's in the Darkness
      • Millennium Actress
      • The Future Perfect
      • Youth of the Beast
      • Being Good
      • Heart Attack
      • Bloody Dairy
      • Bruce Takes Dragon Town
      • Cowboy and Indian
      • Dancing Through Life: The Dorothy Toy Story
      • Ho Chi Minh Kim Chi
      • Mango Sticky Rice
      • Night-Fly
      • Sumo Road - The Musical
      • Threads - The Art and Life of Surayia Rahman
      • Twenty Years
    • 2016 Program >
      • Wolf Children
      • Uzumasa Limelight
      • Changing Season
      • Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
      • Awesome Asian Bad Guys
      • Off the Menu: Asian America
      • Winning Girl