Private Project

Soup Mix

“Soup Mix” is an experimental film made by Colorado artist and filmmaker John Dawson in 2023. This short film is 100% hand made by drawing, painting and scratching directly onto 16mm and Super 8 film stock.
My films are all about motion and having fun! I hope people are entertained and energized by all of my films. You can think of it like a ride at the amusement park or view it the same way you might view fireworks or abstract painting. The music is Dubai Rave Riddim by Miyagisama on pixabay.com. Norman McLaren, Len Ley and Steve Woloshen were all great influences and inspiration for this work.

  • John Dawson
    Director
    Jam It and The Big Job
  • John Dawson
    Writer
    Jam It and The Big Job
  • John Dawson
    Producer
    Jam It and The Big Job
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video, Short
  • Genres:
    Arthouse, Animation, Experimental, Found Footage, Art, Short Subject
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 9, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    250 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm and Super 8
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Luis Bunuel Memorial Awards
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    April 4, 2023
    World Wide Premiere
    Experimental Film Outstanding Achievment
  • Virgin Spring Cinefest Virgin Spring Cinefest
    Kolkata, West Bengal
    India
    April 11, 2023
    Silver Award Experimental Film
  • World Film Carnival
    Singapore
    Singapore
    April 28, 2023
    Singapore Premire
    Honorable Mention
  • DIAMOND BELL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    Chennai
    India
    May 23, 2023
    Award Best Experimental Short Film
  • Indo Singapore International Film Festival
    KALLAL
    Singapore
    June 3, 2023
    Award Best Experimental Short Film
  • Walthamstow International Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    June 4, 2023
    UK Premire
  • Brazil New Visions Film Fest
    Camaragibe, Pernambuco
    Brazil
    June 17, 2023
    Brazil Premiere
    Official Selection
  • CULT JURY FILM FEST
    Gurgaon, Haryana
    India
    July 17, 2023
    Awarded best animation and art film
  • Filmzen International Film Competition
    Paris
    France
    July 25, 2023
    France Premire
    Awarded best animation and art film
  • Chroma Art Film Festival
    Miami, FL
    United States
    August 12, 2023
    USA Premire
    Official Selection
  • The Singapore International Competition
    Singapore
    Singapore
    September 14, 2023
    Award Best Experimental Short Film
  • Darkroom Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 23, 2023
  • Experimental Film Guanajuato
    Guanajuato
    Mexico
    October 19, 2023
    Mexico Premiere
  • TOFUZI International Animated Film Festival
    Tbilisi
    Georgia
    November 15, 2023
  • Festival Fotogenia
    Mexico City
    Mexico
    November 22, 2023
  • ICONA Animation Festival
    Kepkupa
    Greece
    November 30, 2023
    Greece Premiere
  • Future Vision Festival
    Tokyo
    Japan
    December 1, 2023
    Japan Premiere
  • Kerala Short Film Festival
    Kerala
    India
    March 24, 2024
    Offical Selection
  • Fisheye Film Festival
    Buckinghamshire New University
    United Kingdom
    April 19, 2024
    Offical Selection
  • Pueblo Film Festival
    Pueblo, Colorado
    United States
    April 27, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - John Dawson

John Dawson lives just outside of Boulder, Colorado and is the son of Colorado watercolor artist Milly Dawson. His fine artworks have been shown and sold in galleries in Colorado and online as well. He worked on and off for a small commercial animation studio in Denver in the late 70’s and early 80’s.

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