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"Where the Ground Won't Shake"
Is a fictional film set in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Located in the middle of a vast and sparsely populated prairie landscape, Saskatoon is a unique and strange place that produces an abundance of odd and profound characters. In the tradition of the modern anthology movie (such as "Slacker," "Gummo" and "My Winnipeg") this film grasps at the peculiar spirit of a place and time by following a large assortment of the city's citizens. As it weaves together both disturbing and comic events, city and country landscapes, and a diverse array of characters, it serves as an open reflection on the things in our lives that appear (much as the city itself) as simultaneously absurd and profound.
Us, the Place and the Film
We are Nicholas and Lindsay Bradford-Ewart, the married artist team known as Bise-en-Scene and we are pleased to present you our latest film project, "Where the Ground Won't Shake." This fictional film takes place in and around the Canadian prairie city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In recent years the region has become our muse as our previous film and photo series were both shot in the province. As observers and artists, the land is interesting for many reasons. But what really sticks out to us is that it is a place of such potent contradictions. For example, Saskatoon is in the middle of a vast flat prairie, yet names the bulk of its neighbourhoods as "heights," "mounts" and "hills." Often humorous, at times disturbing, always perplexing, the paradoxical spirit of the place provides a vast source of compelling characters and stories.
This film, for which we need your support, is our attempt to tap into the spirit of a place that we find so compelling. The film is structured as an anthology character film that chronicles the lives of several of the city's inhabitants. Some notable characters are a young midwife, a performative pastor who loses his faith, and a single mother who is attempting to navigate the justice system. The film is part drama, part documentary and part dark-comedy.
The film will be shot entirely in Saskatchewan with a very small crew in July and August 2011. Although we will be using actors to play some of the parts, the bulk of the characters will be non-actors. The non-actors will be playing loosely scripted versions of characters that they themselves inspired. We'll work with them in a process that is similar to a documentary approach. This shooting style is more fluid than most conventional films and works towards the inclusion of naturally compelling characters dealing with real world drama.
We need your help...
Over the past year we have raised some funds but we need your help to make it happen. Your support will go towards needs that include equipment costs, transportation, catering costs and some financial compensation for those who participate.
...and we'll make it worth your while
We're not just filmmakers. While making this film, we are simultaneously creating a companion work. It will be a photography series that is designed for Gallery exhibition and will address the themes of the film. Not only will funders receive perks associated with the film, they will also receive (based on contributions) signed works and limited edition prints of the photo series.
More About Us
We make films, we create photography for public viewing and we write poetry and fiction.
Our most recently completed photography series, "Res Nullius," takes Saskatchewan ghost town photos and uses digital processes to create cyborgian images of conventional rural settings. The work is slated for exhibition in Saskatoon and Toronto. You can view it here:
Res Nullius
Our last film was a short documentary film entitled "Boreal Forest Expedition." This film played in festivals all across Canada and overseas. It's 14min and you can watch it here:
Boreal Forest Expedition
Contact Us
Thank you for your interest, and please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Our Best to You,
Nicholas and Lindsay Bradford-Ewart
The film will be shot entirely in Saskatchewan with a very small crew in July and August 2011. Although we will be using actors to play some of the parts, the bulk of the characters will be non-actors. The non-actors will be playing loosely scripted versions of characters that they themselves inspired. We'll work with them in a process that is similar to a documentary approach. This shooting style is more fluid than most conventional films and works towards the inclusion of naturally compelling characters dealing with real world drama.
We need your help...
Over the past year we have raised some funds but we need your help to make it happen. Your support will go towards needs that include equipment costs, transportation, catering costs and some financial compensation for those who participate.
...and we'll make it worth your while
We're not just filmmakers. While making this film, we are simultaneously creating a companion work. It will be a photography series that is designed for Gallery exhibition and will address the themes of the film. Not only will funders receive perks associated with the film, they will also receive (based on contributions) signed works and limited edition prints of the photo series.
More About Us
We make films, we create photography for public viewing and we write poetry and fiction.
Our most recently completed photography series, "Res Nullius," takes Saskatchewan ghost town photos and uses digital processes to create cyborgian images of conventional rural settings. The work is slated for exhibition in Saskatoon and Toronto. You can view it here:
Res Nullius
Our last film was a short documentary film entitled "Boreal Forest Expedition." This film played in festivals all across Canada and overseas. It's 14min and you can watch it here:
Boreal Forest Expedition
Contact Us
Thank you for your interest, and please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Our Best to You,
Nicholas and Lindsay Bradford-Ewart
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