Private Project

The Man from Ruin

We follow a man that struggles for survival, as he gathers items needed for the impending winter. Outside of personal video logs and the philosophical ramblings of a former human survivor, the man seems to wander the world without contact from other humans.

  • Joel Shelton
    Director
  • Joel Shelton
    Writer
  • Devanshu Agrawal
    Writer
  • Joel Shelton
    Producer
  • Joseph Higgins
    Key Cast
  • Devanshu Agrawal
    Key Cast
  • Joel Shelton
    Cinematography
  • Jacob Higgins
    Production Design
  • The Space Connection
    Soundtrack
  • Joel Shelton
    Film Editing
  • Joel Hammitt
    Film Editing
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Post-Apocalyptic, Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 26 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    September 6, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital 35
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.66:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Joel Shelton

Joel Shelton is an independent filmmaker from East Tennessee. He's heavily influenced by the works of Bela Tarr, Andrei Tarkovsky, Ingmar Bergman and Mamori Oshii. Recently, he completed his first feature film length titled "The Man from Ruin." This film is a remodernist slow film that takes place in a desolate post-apocalyptic wilderness.

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Director Statement

Religiously watching the films of Andrei Tarkovsky and Bela Tarr was a better film education than any 4 year film school. They have shaped not only the way I make films, but the way I see the world. So, if you enjoy their films, let's hope you enjoy my first feature film.