Private Project

Jig Jag

“Jig Jag” is an experimental film made in 2024 by Colorado artist and filmmaker John Dawson. This short film is 100% hand made by scratching and drawing directly onto 16mm film stock. It comes to life with a pulse, abstraction that moves. I am taking an old school technique and trying to do something current with it.

  • 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
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 16 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 29, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Newcastle International Short Film Festival
    Newcastle
    Australia
    November 22, 2024
    World Wide Premiere
    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 an artist with his works having been shown and sold in galleries in Colorado and online as well. His films have been screened in several different festivals all over the world.

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Director Statement

My films are all about the motion and having fun! I hope people are entertained and energized by all of my films. 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 I make are designed to bridge all language and cultural barriers and are 100% universal and are made for everyone. Norman McLaren, Len Ley, Stan Brakhage and Steve Woloshen were all great influences and inspiration for this work.