"My movie is born first in my head, dies on paper;
is resuscitated by the living persons and real objects I use,
which are killed on film but, placed in a certain order and
projected on to a screen, come to life again like flowers in water." -Bresson
J.R. Sawyers is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker with a taste for crafting character studies in unusual, sometimes fantastic settings. Originally from New York City, J.R. was inspired by introspective films like Taxi Driver and Rocky; and movies filled with character-driven spectacle like Interstellar and Jaws. J.R. has directed and produced a diverse collection of feature films and shorts. More recently, he just completed the feature film "A Trip Elsewhere."
"My movie is born first in my head, dies on paper;
is resuscitated by the living persons and real objects I use,
which are killed on film but, placed in a certain order and
projected on to a screen, come to life again like flowers in water." -Bresson
