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.
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Jordan BarclayDirector
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Jordan BarclayProducer
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Kevin TitzerKey Cast
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Jordan BarclayCinematographerThe Invisible Patients
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Thomas BernardinEditor
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Jordan BarclayAdditional motion graphics
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Ryan GrishamMusic
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Dan CantrellMusic
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Babak BinaTitle SequenceThe Seahorse Trainer
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Kevin TitzerInterviewees
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Chris SickelsInterviewees
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Katie WatersInterviewees
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Lenny DowhieInterviewees
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Anne DowhieInterviewees
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Paul BousemanInterviewees
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Anne DowhieModerators
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Sara BaldwinModerators
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Coleen McGovernModerators
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Mark FischerAdditional Cinematography
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Thomas BernardinAdditional Cinematography
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Kevin TitzerAdditional Cinematography
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Danny OrozcoAdditional Cinematography
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Sylvie GravelAdditional Cinematography
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Jordan BarclayPhotography
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Kevin TitzerPhotography
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Dan KernPhotography
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Patrick SimardPhotography
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Randy GreenwellPhotography
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Glenn FawcetPhotography
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Michel TremblayPhotography
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Joe DoddSound Engineering
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Jackson CampbellSound Engineering
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Jordan BarclaySound Engineering
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Mark FischerSound Engineering
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Thomas BernardinSound Engineering
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Aaron TannerDirector of Graphics
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Chris SickelsHand Written Titles
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USI Foundationpartial financial assistance
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Runtime:25 minutes 5 seconds
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Completion Date:September 22, 2023
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Production Budget:11,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States, United States
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Country of Filming:United States, United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16x9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Atlanta DocufestAtlanta, GA
United States
March 24, 2024
World Premiere
WINNER - Best Director Documentary Short -
Georgia ShortsAtlanta, GA
United States
April 14, 2024
Official Selection -
Benson Film FestivalOmaha, NE
United States
April 27, 2024
Nebraska Premiere
Official Selection -
Thin Line FestDenton, TX
United States
April 28, 2024
Texas Premiere
Best Emerging Filmmaker Nomination -
Bare Bones International Film & Music FestivalMuskogee, OK
United States
May 4, 2024
Oklahoma Premiere
WINNER - Best Director Documentary -
The Fine Arts Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
June 8, 2024
California Premiere
WINNER - Best Short Documentary -
Beyond The Curve Int'l Film FestivalParis
France
June 13, 2024
France Premiere
WINNER - Best First Time Filmmaker -
(Oscar Qualifying festival) Indy Shorts Int'l Film FestivalIndianapolis, IN
United States
July 28, 2024
Indiana Premiere
Official Selection -
Los Angeles CinefestLos Angeles
United States
January 12, 2025
Official Selection -
Hobnobben Film FestivalFort Wayne, IN
United States
October 5, 2024
Official Selection -
Chagrin Falls Documentary Film FestivalChagrin Falls, OH
United States
October 5, 2024
Ohio Premiere
Official Selection -
Benson Film FestivalOmaha, NE
United States
April 27, 2024
Nebraska Premiere
Official Selection -
Flyover Film FestivalLouisville, KY
United States
June 28, 2024
Kentucky Premiere
Official Selection -
Madison FIlm FestivalMadison, WI
United States
Wisconsin Premiere
Best Documentary Short Nominee -
Tourchfire Film FestivalFranklin, IN
United States
October 17, 2024
Official Selection -
Raleigh Film FestivalRaleigh, NC
United States
October 5, 2024
North Carolina Premiere
Official Selection -
Victory International Film FestivalEvansville, IN
United States
September 14, 2024
WINNER - Best Documentary -
Sky Arts Film FestivalBowling Green, KY
United States
October 18, 2024
WINNER - Best Documentary Short -
Louisville International Film FestivalLouisville, KY
United States
October 12, 2024
Official Selection -
Tennessee International Indie FIlm FestivalFranklin, TN
United States
November 16, 2024
Tennessee Premiere
WINNER - Best Documentary Short -
St Auggie Shorts Film FestivalSt Augustine, FL
United States
February 7, 2025
Florida Premiere
Official Selection -
DocUtah International Film FestivalSt. George, Utah
United States
February 28, 2025
Utah Premiere
Official Selection -
Lake Michigan Film FestivalEast Lansing, MI
United States
March 1, 2025
Michigan Premiere
Official Selection
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.
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.