Dawson, Deco

Deco Dawson, Volume 1 (1998-2003) DVD

Experimental

Type: Drama, DVD Collection
Date: 1998-2003
Length: 105:00
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Languages: English

Synopsis

In 1998 filmmaker Deco Dawson appeared on the filmmaking scene in Winnipeg, Manitoba, reintroducing techniques of the silent period, particularily the use of adrenalin-infused quick-paced editing, the use of lens obstructions and authentic period photography.

Dawson has since created 7 short films, all chronicled in this DVD edition, and has received much international acclaim. dawson's filmography has been featured in its entirety as special screenings at the Cinematheque Ontario, the Pacific Cinematheque, the Canadian Film Institute, the Calgary International Film Festival, the Northwest Film Forum, Cinema du Clef, as well as others.

Dawson's film(dzama) won the best short award at the 2001 Toronto International Film Festival and the most technically innovative award at the 202 Ann Arbour Film Festival. In 2002, dawson was named one of the top 25 young filmmakers in North America by Filmmaker Magazine.

short films on DVD

film(emend)
film(luster)
film(knout)
film(lode)
film(dzama)
The Fever of the Western Nile
Defile in Veil

Credits

Director
Dawson, Deco
Music
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Editor
Dawson, Deco

Screenplay
Dawson, Deco
Production Design
Dawson, Deco
Sound
Dawson, Deco

Cinematographer
Dawson, Deco
Producer
Dawson, Deco

Details

Shoot Format
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Sound Properties
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Techniques
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Screening Formats

Format
various
Sound Format
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Aspect Ratio
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Subtitle Language
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