About the Film
What it is:
Dissection of a Rose is an award-winning, stylized, experimental short film which ventures into the beautifully vivid, bizarre and at times psychedelic world of a young girl trapped in the confines of her mind.
It incorporates live-action, 2D animation and stop motion effects through the lens of soft-focus 70's melodrama.
Synopsis:
Isolated within a curiously secluded garden, a reclusive and lonely girl is forced to contemplate both her humanity and sanity when her captive garden fly begins to plead for his freedom at all costs.
Cast
DANA AYALA
Actor
Dana is a creator of many things.
Focusing currently on architecture, Dana has had a hand in numerous aspects of the creative world.
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Her first love, acting, has allowed her to collaborate on projects ranging from small independent plays, to broad film pieces.
She aspires to continue being a moldable part of the creative network by adapting her talents to a range of skills.
ADAM BEHR
Voice Actor
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Adam Behr is a multiple award-winning voice-over artist and voice-over producer, with a career in film and television that spans over 30 years. He is well-known globally for his range of voice-over styles and over 30 authentic accents, as well as for being a brand voice for over 30 companies or brands in various countries.
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He’s voiced thousands of projects that have among them, won over 100 advertising awards, including D&AD, Cannes Lions, Clio, London International, Loeries (including Gold and Grand Prix) to name just a few. He has also won the Voicey Award for Best Male Voice (international) and is part of the winning team for "Best Ensemble, Comedy" SAFTA award for ZA News.
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JONNI PHILLIPS
Stop-Motion Animator
Jonni is a filmmaker and animator. She works with a lot of mediums but likes working with paper animations the most.
She makes stuff like Goodbye Forever Party, Rachel and Her Grandfather Control the Island and The Final Exit of the Disciples of Asensia.
CASEY MILLER
Puppet Fabricator
Casey is a designer and artist specializing in puppetry and kinetic sculpture.
He has mainly worked for The Jim Henson Company and Puppet Heap over the past several years, though he occasionally works independently and produces personal work as well.
He has helped design and build characters and costumes for clients including Sesame Street, The Muppets, Hong Kong Disneyland, Walt Disney World, The Chris Gethard Show, Saturday Night Live, and others.
Crew
AUSTIN PAGE
Writer, Director, Art Director,
Animator & Composer
Originally from Orange, California, Austin graduated from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts with a degree in Film and Digital Art.
Now living Angeles, Austin creates independent short films as part of the filmmaking group The Trimira Collective, of which he is a founding member..
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Most of Austin's biggest artistic and musical influences were involved in the psychedelic scene of the '60s and 70's. Homages to films such as Hausu, artists such as Keiichi Tanaami, and musicians such as Stevie Wonder can be found all through Austin's body of artistic works.
RYAN ROZAR
Co-Writer & Producer
Ryan is a writer, director, and producer of short films with a special love for speculative fiction and striking visuals.
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He studied film at Chapman university and now lives and works in Hollywood, CA, where he is a founding member of the Trimira Collective.
DAN LAKE
Producer
Dan is the third founding member of The Trimira Collective. He writes, directs and produces short films.
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Currently, Dan's most recently complete film Cached is being submitted to festivals around the country and has won both Best Short Film and Best Score at the Los Angeles-based Indie Shorts Awards Film Festival.
Additional Crew
PRODUCTION
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Grip 1 - Carissa Page
Grip 2 - Carter Page
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Hand Model 1 - Kelly Chandler
Hand Model 2 - Shelby Leoning
Roto Body Double - Carissa Page
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Wardrobe - Ashley Miller
Hair & Make-Up - Lynette Page
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Props and Sound Stage Provided By Eileen Dennin
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ANIMATION
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Lead Stop-Motion Fly Animator - Jonni Phillips
Additional Fly Animation - Carter Page
Additional Fly Animation - Austin Page
2D Butterfly Table Animation - Erin Shin
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ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS
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Muted Trumpet - Tony Guerrero
Flute 1 - Jason Fabus
Flute 2 - Ashley Miller
Electric Bass - Tyler Hindsley
DREAM SEQUENCE STORY CONSULTANTS
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Jason Wright
Charlene Gibbs
Michael Lucas
Robert Page
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AUDIO-RECORDING CONSULTANTS
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Audio Engineer - Sammy Rothman
Audio Engineer - Charlene Gibbs
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SPECIAL THANKS
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Ryan Rozar & Dan Lake
Robert, Lynette, Carissa & Carter Page
Sammy Rothman & Charlene Gibbs
Michael Lucas
Shelby Leoning
Zara Glaze
Tessa Tigges
Jeff Gould
Stephanie Espinoza
Breanna Fondacaro
Betty Miller
AEA Ribbon Mics
Patric Williams & Orange County School of the Arts
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ENDING NOTES
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Filmed on a BlackMagic Cinema Camera in Orange County, CA
Base Color Grading with Film Convert
Soundtrack Mastered to Tape on a STUDER A810 in Los Angeles, CA
Microphones Provided by AEA Ribbon Mics.
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Dedicated to Lynette and Carissa Page.
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