Private Project

Crescendo

Cre·scen·do /krəˈSHendō/. Noun. The highest point reached in a gradual increase of intensity and sound. Prodigy pianist, Beckham, must overcome what is both his greatest strength and weakness: his perfectionism. In the process of rehearsing a complex piece, he drowns in the mental prison composed of his own anxiety as mistakes plague his preparation. Struggling with his origins in music, he attempts to rediscover his love for the art and regain his enchanting performance ability.

  • Margaret Murray
    Producer
  • Emily Hunt
    Producer
  • John Brach
    Producer
  • Solomon Duane
    Key Cast
    "Beckham"
  • Sam Brach
    Key Cast
    "Young Beckham"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 24 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 16, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Notre Dame
  • Venice Shorts
    Venice Beach, California
    United States
    January 20, 2023
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Trinity Film Festival
    Hartford, Connecticut
    United States
    May 6, 2023
    East Coast Premiere
    Best Director, 2nd Place
Director Biography

John Brach, Margaret Murray, and Emily Hunt (L to R) are current seniors studying Film Production at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. Under the instruction of William Donaruma, "Crescendo" was produced as a student project through Notre Dame's Film, Television, and Theatre Department.

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