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Beautiful Disaster: The Making of Uncle Mike

Beautiful Disaster is a compelling documentary that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Uncle Mike, a film produced by Columbus Films during the All American High School Film Festival Invitational competition in New York. The film delves into the highs and lows of production, showcasing the passion and dedication of the young filmmakers as they face unexpected challenges and setbacks. As the team navigates through various obstacles, viewers witness the raw and authentic journey of Columbus Films attempting to finish a film in 3 days.

  • Andres Wallis
    Director
  • Fernando Fuentes
    Producer
  • Antonio Iglesias
    Producer
  • Rafael Suarez
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Student
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 46 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 12, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Christopher Columbus High School
  • Columbus Films Showcase
    Miami
    United States
    May 11, 2024
    World Premiere
  • FilmGate Festival
    Miami
    United States
    May 29, 2024
    Winner Audience Award
  • Luminary Independent Film Fiesta
    Paris
    France
    May 12, 2025
    European Premiere
Director Biography - Andres Wallis

Andres Wallis is an 18-year-old senior at Christopher Columbus High School with a passion for filmmaking and cinematography. He has been a member of Columbus Films for two years, during which time he honed his skills in directing and filming. Andres' documentary, "Beautiful Disaster: The Making of Uncle Mike," showcases his talent and keen eye for visual storytelling. Andres will be attending Miami-Dade College to study film production, furthering his pursuit of a career in the film industry.

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