Experiencing Interruptions?

TRAPPED

part two of memoirs in vhs series. this film explores a transitional phase of life following the character from the first installment of memoirs in vhs "no Salvation" as contemplation and self reflection and introspection are the characters means of exploring the disposition of this phase within his life as he tries to recon with and come to terms with the feelings, ideation and behavior that has left him "TRAPPED" within self and within the context of the world in which he exists in hopes that he may move on in life to greener pastures.
shot twenty years ago the film is part of a semi-autobiographical film series that has involved chronicling the daily life and activities of the director and star David Cartwright.
this installation of the film series memoirs in vhs features and is loosely based upon the book by David Cartwright "the Life Between Cigarettes" available on Amazon.

  • david cartwright
    Director
    five nights of waking dreams, life cycle of the proletariat, life of a planet, no salvation, between the sand and the sea: story of the seri indians, walk for justice 94 the trail of tears continues.
  • david cartwright
    Writer
    five nights of waking dreams, life cycle of the proletariat, life of a planet, no salvation, between the sand and the sea: story of the seri indians, walk for justice 94 the trail of tears continues.
  • KraZy KiDD teleproductions
    Producer
    five nights of waking dreams, life cycle of the proletariat, life of a planet, no salvation, between the sand and the sea: story of the seri indians, walk for justice 94 the trail of tears continues.
  • David Cartwright
    Key Cast
    five nights of waking dreams, life cycle of the proletariat, life of a planet, no salvation, between the sand and the sea: story of the seri indians, walk for justice 94 the trail of tears continues.
  • Eddie boswell
    Key Cast
  • Jeff Henderson
    Key Cast
  • Marsha Broadwater
    Key Cast
    the year Santa went psycho, Custos Ex De Caligro
  • Ariana Cartwright
    Key Cast
  • Terry Crosby
    Key Cast
  • Steve Kusaba
    Sountrack
    five nights of waking dreams, life cycle of the proletariat, life of a planet
  • Project Type:
    Experimental
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 11 minutes 57 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 28, 2017
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    V.H.S.
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - david cartwright

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David attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in 1991-92 and studied under the industrial Design Technology program where he received a Renaissance style education studying under talented persons who not only instructed in their given field but also worked in the industry as well.

In this environment

David gained much hands on experience.

After leaving school, David ran and operated his own special effects make up studio

he created many works as a spill over studio for film and stage.

During the period of around 1994 David began working with Local Link Teleproductions (a television production studio)

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David helped to produce several programs,

actively seek syndication and distribution outlets

and helped to produce many independent film projects.

It was in the studio environment where David met and began working with published author on camcorder art, Jorn K. Bramann,

and also worked with four time Emmy award winning producer, Glenn Patrick Tolbert.

Also during this period, while producing a music program (called "Ground Level" with Sounds Fun Entertainment/Jonny Rock Entertainment, and Metal Blade) that David first encountered composer Steve Kusaba.

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together they have each brought a unique vision before the public eye in a way that anyone can relate to and take away from it what they have brought to it crafting a unique experience for each viewer and paving the way for future collaborations from Composer Steve Kusaba and David Cartwright.

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