Intro
Hey:) my name is Solomon Olsen, director and cinematographer. As a filmmaking I have explored our relationship with the wilderness through many different ways in the past. You can see some of these films on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPjme18nJyfoV...
In this next film I tackle a disconnect with our natural surroundings. Focusing on the idea that we are fundamentally nature I shall represent a spiritual reconnection to our origin. As Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess suggested, if we could begin to identify with nature and realise the inherent worth of our planet, we could have a chance of saving it.
Aim
Since this project is the biggest I have planned so far, I can’t do it alone. I am reaching out to you guys to help bring this idea to a reality with the aim of raising £750 in the next 30 days. This will help fund crew, talent, equipment and all the other things it costs to finance a film. There are numerous perks to grab a hold of in return so check them out to receive some exclusive rewards.
Synopsis
This film explores the unexplainable presence of nature and our inner self. Touching upon what it is to weave through the wild. To live, resource and flourish in our relationship with the rivers and trees. For an infinite number of encounters with this wilderness awaits and this ever-complex system of life draws this soul into another passing moment. It is alive.
Exploring themes of travel, nature and spirituality this story is an ode to past experiences and an inspection of what the future might hold.
Conceptual Approach
The main ethos of this project is spending more time creating this project out in the field. To plan, film, direct and edit outdoors pushes this creation into not only a production about nature but a production of nature. This will introduce me to be involved in my work at a completely new level. On top of this I shall experiment with iterative making. This is a heavily making process and will particularly come to shine when working with the talent (model/actress) and filming various possible outcomes.
Influences
Reading concepts like deep ecology - Arne Naess, books such as 'On The Road' by Jack Kerouac and watching how others have communicated these ideas visually has helped build a strong research direction. See below if you fancy checking out some of these visual references.
Tracks trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-DiOyxCQQI
A portrait of Majamama - https://vimeo.com/540647010
Urth - https://vimeo.com/320478080
Mood board
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Character
A girl immersed in her environment, wild at heart, and driven to explore unknown land and mind. Considered with her head in the cloud and values solitude.
Strengths: curious, introspective, soulful
Weaknesses: restless, perilous, isolated
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Location
The film will be shot in Dartmoor National Park, Devon. This area hosts a range of locations such as forests, reservoirs, and rivers which I am all familiar with.
For set design I am looking to replicate a folky/experimental atmosphere (Where The Wilds Things Are). It would be great to shoot some scenes in treehouses/dens, lit with lanterns and paint this environment into a new character.
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Conclusion
As a final note I just wanted to say a massive thank you in advance for your support. This is a project I have been thinking about for a long time and am so excited to bring it to life:)
Big love <3
*Some aspects of proposal are subject to change as film progresses*