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Forget Me Not

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, ceremonial and natural sounds meet creative movement. An exploration of connection without words in a time of social distancing.

  • Andreas John
    Director
  • Andreas John
    Writer
  • Andreas John
    Producer
  • Jan Sandman
    Key Cast
  • Hazel Turrone
    Key Cast
  • David Ruffin
    Key Cast
  • Tom Stearns
    Key Cast
  • Hanna Satterlee
    Key Cast
  • Abbi Jaffe / AJ
    Key Cast
  • Mandy Snyder
    Key Cast
  • Jamie Hansen
    Key Cast
  • Joanie Bégin-Morin
    Key Cast
  • Andreas John
    Sound Arrangement
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Art, Dance, Improvisation, Movement
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 15, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Full Frame Mirrorless
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Alternative Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    July 1, 2020
    Best Experimental Short
  • Vermont International Film Festival
    Montpelier
    United States
    June 29, 2020
    Special Mention
  • Direct Monthly Online Film Festival
    Online
    United States
    August 1, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    August 22, 2020
    Gold Best Experimental Short, Gold Best Screendance Short, Bronze Best Cinematography
  • Experimental, Dance, and Music Festival
    Los Angelos
    United States
    October 10, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    October 4, 2020
    Best Experimental Short, Nominated Best Screendance Short
  • Red Wood Film Festival
    Online
    United States
    September 20, 2020
    Best Experimental Film
  • Golden Earth Film Award
    Online
    United States
    September 20, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Indie Shorts Awards Cannes
    Cannes
    France
    March 19, 2021
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Andreas John

I am a contemplative artist, inviting the work in my hands to move through me. I co-create with landscape, environment, the elements, and all aspects of nature as a land artist, photographer and film maker.

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Director Statement

Forget Me Not was filmed solo, improvised, in one location over the course of 2 consecutive evenings. There was no script or prior planning. The film was a collaborative work involving myself, Hazel Turrone, Jan Sandman and the movement artists featured in the piece.

It is such a deep privilege to be able to express myself through film during this time of social isolation when so many other artists are struggling with not being able to share their work. I am grateful for this medium and its capacity to connect people with beauty, story, and each other in such a challenging time.