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SWORDS & STONES: NIGHT OF THE MIST

In the age of darkness... A land without light. A Sword with no Champion. And a Knight with no King. Swords & Stones is a medieval short film that seeks to re-contextualize traditional Arthurian legend within the scope of new, original characters. Following the mythical King’s Grandson, this production pushed the boundaries of guerrilla filmmaking – drawing inspiration from classic depictions of Fantasy literature on screen. “Night of the Mist” serves as Part One of Three in the full Swords & Stones story. It explores concepts of nepotism, patriotism, and loyalty within a Kingdom whose magic has fallen to complete darkness…

  • Cooper Wood
    Director
  • Cooper Wood
    Writer
  • Conor O'Nan
    Writer
  • Cooper Wood
    Producer
  • Cooper Wood
    Key Cast
    "The Champion"
  • Tyler Bedenbaugh
    Key Cast
    "The Squire"
  • Conor O'Nan
    Key Cast
    "The Boy King"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Fantasy, Epic
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    December 9, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Cincinnati
  • Cooper Wood
Distribution Information
  • Cooper Wood
    Country: United States
Director Biography - Cooper Wood

Hi, I’m Cooper and I’m an Independent Filmmaker studying Fine Arts at the University of Cincinnati. Obsessed with the aesthetic and philosophical concept of Sublimation – the themes and subjects I work with are designed to seize the senses in a dramatic way. My portfolio centers around a reclamation of creative mediums and expanding their perception in a competitive media landscape. I produce my own work alongside various creative collaborators through the process of preproduction (writing, storyboarding, designing), shooting, and editing — utilizing a diverse range of Fine Art skills to refine my professional and creative abilities.

Manipulating viewers’ perceptions of life and Art through intimate Productions with elaborate, deliberate writing and sweeping, grounded aesthetics – I attempt to share the elating nature that screen media has to offer.

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Director Statement

Swords and Stones depicts a world set allusively parallel to one of traditional Arthurian legend. Modern guerrilla filmmaking techniques inspired by classical depictions in films such as John Boorman's Excalibur were prominent inspirations.