DARK AT SEA – A film by Carlos Asse

An experimental dance film – Darkish at Sea. A like letter to the rewards and sacrifices of creative existence. This attractive collaboration concerning award-winning Mexican filmmaker Carlos Asse and cinematographer Paul Theodoroff, “Dark at Sea” was shot in a 35mm film and captures themes of aggravation, defeat and the abiding pursuit of good results by the movements of dancers Matthew Gibbs.

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The project by itself emerged from Asse’s wish to break from normal routines and develop one thing a lot more own and abstract. Darkish at Sea supplies an unsettling exploration of a man’s battle with himself as he battles to decide the genuine which means of his journey as a dancer.

The original notion arrived to lifestyle immediately after Asse’s drive to discover a side of filmmaking he had under no circumstances approached or experimented with in the past. A modest plan sparked his fascination and he approached cinematographer Paul Theodoroff to lens the movie.

“Dark at Sea started as a enjoy letter to the ambitions and the payoffs that come with currently being inventive and the sacrifices that it entails. I wished to develop anything private and summary that the normal audience, and in particular our resourceful community, could relate to. Earning this film reminded me that the persistent nature of the human staying is what keeps us hungry for what’s remaining out there to conquer. On the other hand, the pandemic forced us to reflect on our behaviours and the way we watch the globe. Considering the fact that I begun a profession in film, I have felt like I ought to give up almost everything else. This film is a reminder to be much more mild and compassionate with me”.

Directed and Generated by Carlos Asse / www.carlosasse.com / Instagram: @carlos.asse
Cinematography by Paul Theodoroff / Instagram: @paultheodoroff
Edit by Cavan J. Faucett / Instagram: @cavanjfaucett
That includes Matthew Gibbs / Instagram: @matthewgibbs_et
1st AC: Joshua R. Cote
 2nd AC: Travis Francis
 Loader: Chastin Noblett

Carlos Asse:
Carlos Asse is a director/producer born and lifted in Mexico Metropolis and based mostly in Los Angeles, CA. His get the job done is formed by a enthusiasm for storytelling and his compassion for humanity, aiming to discover human interactions and social constructs. He strives to produce assumed-provoking get the job done in an try to renovate society.