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 films I make are designed to bridge all language and cultural barriers and are 100% universal.
The music is Dubai Rave Riddim by Miyagisama on pixabay.com. Norman McLaren, Len Ley, Stan Brakhage and Steve Woloshen were all great influences and inspiration for this work.
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John DawsonDirectorJam It and The Big Job
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John DawsonWriterJam It and The Big Job
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John DawsonProducerJam It and The Big Job
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Project Type:Animation, Experimental, Music Video, Short
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Genres:Arthouse, Animation, Experimental, Found Footage, Art, Short Subject
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Runtime:3 minutes
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Completion Date:March 9, 2023
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Production Budget:250 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Shooting Format:16mm and Super 8
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Luis Bunuel Memorial AwardsKolkata, West Bengal
India
April 4, 2023
World Wide Premiere
Experimental Film Outstanding Achievment -
Virgin Spring Cinefest Virgin Spring CinefestKolkata, West Bengal
India
April 11, 2023
Silver Award Experimental Film -
World Film CarnivalSingapore
Singapore
April 28, 2023
Singapore Premire
Honorable Mention -
DIAMOND BELL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALChennai
India
May 23, 2023
Award Best Experimental Short Film -
Indo Singapore International Film FestivalKALLAL
Singapore
June 3, 2023
Award Best Experimental Short Film -
Walthamstow International Film FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
June 4, 2023
UK Premire -
Brazil New Visions Film FestCamaragibe, Pernambuco
Brazil
June 17, 2023
Brazil Premiere
Official Selection -
CULT JURY FILM FESTGurgaon, Haryana
India
July 17, 2023
Awarded best animation and art film -
Filmzen International Film CompetitionParis
France
July 25, 2023
France Premire
Awarded best animation and art film -
Chroma Art Film FestivalMiami, FL
United States
August 12, 2023
USA Premire
Official Selection -
The Singapore International CompetitionSingapore
Singapore
September 14, 2023
Award Best Experimental Short Film -
Darkroom FestivalLondon
United Kingdom
September 23, 2023 -
Experimental Film GuanajuatoGuanajuato
Mexico
October 19, 2023
Mexico Premiere -
TOFUZI International Animated Film FestivalTbilisi
Georgia
November 15, 2023 -
Festival FotogeniaMexico City
Mexico
November 22, 2023 -
ICONA Animation FestivalKepkupa
Greece
November 30, 2023
Greece Premiere -
Future Vision FestivalTokyo
Japan
December 1, 2023
Japan Premiere -
Kerala Short Film FestivalKerala
India
March 24, 2024
Offical Selection -
Fisheye Film FestivalBuckinghamshire New University
United Kingdom
April 19, 2024
Offical Selection -
Pueblo Film FestivalPueblo, Colorado
United States
April 27, 2024
Official Selection
John Dawson lives just outside of Boulder, Colorado and is the son of Colorado watercolor artist Milly Dawson. He is also an artist with his works having been shown and sold in galleries in Colorado and online as well. His films have been screened in several different festivals all over the world.