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John William Bailly: In Situ at the Deering Estate

A winner of two 2023 regional Emmys ("Long Form Content" & "Audio"), In Situ, is a documentary film delving into the world of renowned French-American painter John William Bailly. It explores the profound connection between his artistic expression through the contrasting landscapes of Miami, Florida, and his cherished childhood home in Lyon, France, while highlighting his practice in response to larger universal questions about the development of culture and identity.

  • Jorge Gonzalez Graupera
    Director
    The All-American Cuban Comet (Camera, 2020) and Abbey Rader: Get Free (Camera, 2014)
  • Jorge Gonzalez Graupera
    Editor
  • John William Bailly
    Key Cast
  • Melissa Diaz
    Producer
  • Daniel Abrusci
    Audio Mix
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 4, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    France, United States
  • Language:
    English, French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Suncoast Chapter
    Miami
    United States
    WINNER Arts/Entertainment - Program/Special
  • National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Suncoast Chapter
    Miami
    United States
    WINNER Best Audio
Director Biography - Jorge Gonzalez Graupera

Jorge Gonzalez-Graupera is an Emmy® Award winning director, director of photography, and editor. He has collaborated extensively with non-profits, museums, and institutions of higher learning, documenting their impactful initiatives. As a director, Jorge has spearheaded diverse projects, delivering exceptional content for esteemed organizations like The Deering Estate, Florida International University, CMXNR, NPR, The Bass Museum, O, Miami, and numerous others. His film "John William Balilly: In Situ at the Deering Estate" has been awarded two 2023 Emmy awards for "Long Form Content" and "Best Audio".

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Director Statement

As a freshman in college many, many years ago, I took a painting class with John. Back then, my younger, more cynical self couldn't stop shaking my head in the face of the earnestness of his passion for painting. 20 Years later, John hasn't changed, but I have; and I've come full-circle with this film about an extraordinary artist .