Blueberries
When all hope seems lost, a caring son takes his mother and grandmother, who has Alzheimer’s, to a blueberry field to connect the present and the past.
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West GivensDirector
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West GivensWriter
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Raegan LevanProducer
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West GivensProducer
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Walker CodyKey Cast"Will"
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Dorene RobinsonKey Cast"Casey"
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Pepi StreiffKey Cast"Nana"
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Joe RussDirector of Photography
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Jordan KamauohaProduction Designer
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Devon SolwoldEditor
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Warren GivensComposer
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Lily AdamsSound Designer
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama, Family
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Runtime:11 minutes 50 seconds
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Completion Date:November 26, 2021
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:RED
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Aspect Ratio:2:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
West Givens is a writer, director, and producer from Senatobia, Mississippi. Born into a family of artists, his interest in art and filmmaking developed at an early age. While honing his craft in film school, he recognized an absence of organizations that focused on independent work. To fill this gap, West founded Tungsten Originals, a multi-media production company that celebrates independent filmmakers. After graduating from SCAD with a BFA in Film & TV Production, he worked in the television industry in New York City. West has a passion for telling honest and down-to-earth stories. His work showcases an acute attention to detail and immense respect for the storytelling process.
Blueberries is an honest depiction of how Alzheimer’s disease affects a family. It's inspired by my real-life experience of witnessing my mother take care of my Alzheimer’s-ridden grandmother. This debilitating disease has taught my family to cherish every moment, even those we forget. I wrote this film to show how Alzheimer's can rip a family apart but also bring it back together.