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This short is a moment in the life of a young man who was living the realities that come with having a mental illness. His apartment is a microcosm of the chaos that is life when everyone is fighting for a spot. The split screens offer a glimpse into how this chaos is possible with one half living in a grey limited world and the other half being a vision of abundance. Curiously, the stars of the film see the issues clearly, with insightful understandings.
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Christopher ShoustDirectorVictoria to Vancouver, America Dreamt, Nude Pretending a Bear's Safe
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Christopher ShoustProducer
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Jim DeluceKey Cast
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RickKey Cast""Lutz""
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Project Type:Documentary, Experimental, Short
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Genres:outsider art, Canadian short, art film
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Runtime:8 minutes 51 seconds
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Completion Date:January 10, 2023
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Production Budget:0 USD
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Country of Origin:Canada
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Country of Filming:Canada
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:DV Video
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Canadian Indepedent Film FestivalMontreal
Canada
May 26, 2024
Official Selection
Christopher has been making short films since 2012, mostly in the super-8 format but has rarely been screened. He spent the last 20 years exhibiting his visual art across Canada and working as a journalist for various small-town newspapers.