Uncle Bardo
Through an innovative blend of documentary and experimental stop-motion animation, Uncle Bardo delves into the mind of an estranged family member who has undergone a near-death experience and awakens lost between two worlds.
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Luke MistruzziDirector
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Luke MistruzziWriter
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Luke MistruzziProducer
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Bruce FrazerKey Cast
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Project Type:Animation, Documentary, Experimental, Short
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Genres:Docucoma, experimental, Stop-Motion, Documentary
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Runtime:14 minutes
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Completion Date:May 12, 2023
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Production Budget:40,000 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:Mixed - Output 1080p HD
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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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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Hot DocsToronto
Canada
April 27, 2024
World Premiere
Short Film Compitition -
SF Doc FestSan Fransico
United States
May 31, 2024 -
ElevationCornwall
United Kingdom -
AntimatterVictoria
Canada -
Santa Fe International Film FestSanta Fe
United States -
DOC NYCNew York
United Kingdom
Luke is a stop-motion animator, documentary filmmaker and installation artist. His art's collective A Common Collective has presented unique works in Ontario, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, and Kassel Germany. Uncle Bardo is his second animated film, and his first to bridge stream of consciousness animation and conventional documentary filmmaking.
Uncle Bardo is an experiment in lo-fi animation and documentary film making. It's a film about love and family. It's a film about my Uncle. It's inspired by the city I live in and all of our unique places within this world.
Please wear headphones or listen on good speakers. Nick and Laura have produced an incredible soundscape!