Sketches to Skin
Montreal-based tattoo artists face an uphill battle between rising rent costs, the burden of social media, and "winter struggle" as they strive to make a living in the city.
In a metropolis like Montreal, everyone must find ways to get by with their overpriced apartment, groceries, and other living expenses. These four tattoo artists have chosen a creative path that can either make or break the bank. Keeping up with online trends and finding ways to make a name for themselves using social media determines their income, but at what point does it all start to weigh on a single person? This documentary showcases a deep dive of the hard-working tattoo artist in Montreal and their ability to make a good enough wage and keep themselves afloat.
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Carlie SznerchDirector
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Carlie SznerchWriter
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Carlie SznerchProducer
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Lia FrancischielloKey Cast
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Nick TrotmanKey Cast
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Amanda MarinoKey Cast
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Morgan HuntKey Cast
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Project Type:Documentary, Short, Student
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Genres:Tattoos, Art, Educational, Participatory, Heartwarming, Film
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Runtime:15 minutes 25 seconds
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Completion Date:March 27, 2023
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Production Budget:0 USD
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Country of Origin:Canada
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Country of Filming:Canada
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Toronto Film School
Carlie Sznerch is a native-Montrealer and currently attends Toronto Film School Online. She loves film and photography and when she's not hunched-back editing at her computer, she spends her spare time with her beloved senior dog.
This is my proudest work yet and I have so much more up my sleeve. The feedback I received from my instructor means the world to me, so I thought I'd give a film festival a shot. I couldn't have done this without the incredible support from these crazy-talented artists. Cheers!