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Sack Race With Knives: The Curious Art of Kevin Titzer

In this short film, join sculpture artist Kevin Titzer on a race against time. Tasked with creating a monumental art installation at the University of Southern Indiana’s Pace McCutchan Gallery, Titzer faces a daunting challenge with only two weeks on the clock. Returning to his hometown of Evansville, Indiana, Titzer's journey is captured by filmmaker Jordan Barclay. Witness the entire process as Titzer scours the local area for materials, then meticulously assembles the art installation, all while the countdown to completion ticks away.

  • Jordan Barclay
    Director
  • Jordan Barclay
    Producer
  • Kevin Titzer
    Key Cast
  • Jordan Barclay
    Cinematographer
    The Invisible Patients
  • Thomas Bernardin
    Editor
  • Jordan Barclay
    Additional motion graphics
  • Ryan Grisham
    Music
  • Dan Cantrell
    Music
  • Babak Bina
    Title Sequence
    The Seahorse Trainer
  • Kevin Titzer
    Interviewees
  • Chris Sickels
    Interviewees
  • Katie Waters
    Interviewees
  • Lenny Dowhie
    Interviewees
  • Anne Dowhie
    Interviewees
  • Paul Bouseman
    Interviewees
  • Anne Dowhie
    Moderators
  • Sara Baldwin
    Moderators
  • Coleen McGovern
    Moderators
  • Mark Fischer
    Additional Cinematography
  • Thomas Bernardin
    Additional Cinematography
  • Kevin Titzer
    Additional Cinematography
  • Danny Orozco
    Additional Cinematography
  • Sylvie Gravel
    Additional Cinematography
  • Jordan Barclay
    Photography
  • Kevin Titzer
    Photography
  • Dan Kern
    Photography
  • Patrick Simard
    Photography
  • Randy Greenwell
    Photography
  • Glenn Fawcet
    Photography
  • Michel Tremblay
    Photography
  • Joe Dodd
    Sound Engineering
  • Jackson Campbell
    Sound Engineering
  • Jordan Barclay
    Sound Engineering
  • Mark Fischer
    Sound Engineering
  • Thomas Bernardin
    Sound Engineering
  • Aaron Tanner
    Director of Graphics
  • Chris Sickels
    Hand Written Titles
  • USI Foundation
    partial financial assistance
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    25 minutes 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 22, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    11,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16x9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Atlanta Docufest
    Atlanta, GA
    United States
    March 24, 2024
    World Premiere
    Best Director Documentary Short
  • Georgia Shorts
    Atlanta, GA
    United States
    April 14, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Benson Film Festival
    Omaha, NE
    United States
    April 27, 2024
    Nebraska Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Thin Line Fest
    Denton, TX
    United States
    April 28, 2024
    Texas Premiere
    Best Emerging Filmmaker Nomination
  • Bare Bones International Film & Music Festival
    Muskogee, OK
    United States
    May 4, 2024
    Oklahoma Premiere
    Best Director Documentary Nomination
Director Biography - Jordan Barclay

Jordan Barclay, based in Southern Indiana, is a versatile photojournalist and commercial photographer/videographer. Each year, he undertakes a select number of commercial video projects and serves as a cinematographer for various film productions. He has earned recognition for his dedication over a broad range of media platforms such as photography, interactive media, and digital film production. Notably, his work as a Producer/ Director and Cinematographer won Best Director - Documentary at the Bare Bones International Film Festival. "Sack Race With Knives" was the only short film in this category, taking the top spot over other nominated feature length films.

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Director Statement

Towards the end of my college career, I found my passion with creating micro-documentaries, showcasing the talents of local artists and their inspiring creations. Following 15 years of attempting to perfect my skills in commercial photography and video production, I yearned to produce another passion project featuring an artist that inspires me. My mission was not only to display the extraordinary artwork of Kevin, but also to give a glimpse of the individual behind the art. Fueled by the top creatives in the Evansville, IN area, I harnessed that collective energy to create a featured artist documentary, made by artists. It leaves audiences captivated and intrigued by the curious artwork of Kevin Titzer. All of my documentaries and commercial video projects have included local crew, artists and musicians.