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The Filmmaker

A filmmaker's journey to find the beauty in his own world.

  • John-Paul Casella
    Director
    The Bugbear Films, Into the Sea of Life
  • Njoka Njue
    Director
  • John-Paul Casella
    Writer
    The Bugbear Films
  • Njoka Njue
    Writer
    Autumn Cries & Winter Dies
  • John-Paul Casella
    Producer
    The Bugbear Films, Autumn Cries & Winter Dies
  • Njoka Njue
    Producer
    Into the Sea of Life, Autumn Cries & Winter Dies
  • Njoka Njue
    Key Cast
    "The Filmmaker "
    Into the Sea of Life
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 23, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - MOT Charter High School
  • First-Time Filmmaker Sessions - by Lift-Off Global Network
    Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire
    United Kingdom
    April 10, 2023
    UK Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Student World Impact Film Festival
    NJ
    United States
    June 19, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Steve Aronson International Film Festival

    Costa Rica
    July 11, 2023
    Costa Rica Premiere
    Official Selection
  • ACPL Teen Film Festival
    Fort Wayne, IN
    United States
    June 3, 2023
    Official Selection
  • All American High School Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    October 20, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - John-Paul Casella, Njoka Njue

John-Paul Casella and Njoka Njue have been collaborating for 4 years now (the entirety of high school; both high school seniors) but this is their first time directing a project together and Njue's first ever public short film. Prior to this Casella has directed 5 public releases.

Both Casella and Njue have a deep passion for the art of film and hope to reflect that in this silent drama. Casella and Njue found that by teaming up they were able to produce something that neither of them could've produced before. Both challenging one another to be better, both teaching one another new ideas and skills. Ultimately it was a grand experience for the both of them.

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Director Statement

A very personal piece to artists everywhere that explores the NEED for their art, the purpose behind all of it and the journey to find the perfection within their art and in the world around them.