Private Project

In The Mix

“In The Mix ” is an experimental film made by Colorado artist and filmmaker John Dawson in 2024. This short film is 100% hand made by drawing, painting and scratching directly onto 16mm film stock. It is paint with a pulse, abstraction that moves and comes alive.

  • John Dawson
    Director
    Jam It, The Big Job, Soup Mix, Image Dance, Flo Go, Zap On
  • John Dawson
    Producer
    Jam It, The Big Job, Soup Mix, Image Dance, Flo Go, Zap On
  • John Dawson
    Animation
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Experimental, Animation, Art, Underground, Art House, Short
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 21, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    250 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • TAMIZHAGAM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU
    India
    June 24, 2024
    World Wide Premiere
    Honorable Mention Best Experimental Short Film
  • Almaty Underground Screening Series
    Almaty
    Kazakhstan
    June 26, 2024
    Kazakhstan Premiere
  • Kodaikanal International Film Festival
    Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
    India
    July 12, 2024
    Award Winner Best Experimental Film
  • Cologne Movie Marathon
    Cologne
    Germany
    July 20, 2024
    Germany Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Los Angeles Movie & Music Video Awards
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    July 20, 2024
    USA Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Rohip International Film Festival
    Kallal, Tamil Nadu
    India
    July 31, 2024
    Award Winner Best Experimental Film
  • 20 Festival Transterritorial de Cine Underground
    Berlin
    Germany
    October 2, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Kerala Short Film Festival
    Ernakulam (Kochi), Kerala
    India
    March 29, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Five Fest
    Springfield, MO
    United States
    May 27, 2025
    Official Selection
  • San Francisco Frozen Film Festival (SFFFF)
    San Francisco, CA
    United States
    July 16, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Alibag Short Film Festival
    Alibag
    India
    October 5, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Goa Short Film Festival
    Goa
    India
    November 15, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Res Cinema
    Napoli
    Italy
    December 28, 2025
    Official Selection
Director Biography - John Dawson

John Dawson lives just outside of Boulder, Colorado and is the son of Colorado watercolor artist Milly Dawson. He is a visual artist with a background in traditional animation, film making, video production, graphics, photography, sculpture and fine art. His films have been screened and won awards in several different film festivals all over the world.

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Director Statement

My films are all about motion, blasting colors, high energy and having fun! You can think of it like a ride at the amusement park or view it the same way you might view fireworks or abstract painting. The films are designed to bridge all language and cultural barriers giving them international appeal. Norman McLaren, Len Ley, Stan Brakhage and Steve Woloshen were all great influences and inspiration for this work.