Violet: A Short Film

A man searches for color in his world of black and white.

  • Daniel Colella
    Director
  • Daniel Colella
    Writer
  • Matthew Walker
    Key Cast
    "Nick"
  • Mary Pumper
    Key Cast
    "Violet"
  • Donovan Bailey
    Director of Photography
  • Donovan Bailey
    Editor
  • Jon Pumper
    Composer
  • Daniel Colella
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 4, 2018
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Top Indie Film Awards

    United States
    January 16, 2019
    Winner - Best Music Nominee - Best Student Film
Director Biography - Daniel Colella

My passion for Filmmaking began in High school during an intro course at Norfolk Academy. After graduating in 2016, I started attending the College of Charleston. Currently, I am a senior undergrad pursuing a BA in English/Film Studies as well as a Certificate degree in Filmmaking at Trident Technical College, also in Charleston. I am the President of the College's Film Club and a Video Producer for the Campus Media Organization, CisternYard Media.

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Director Statement

Thank you for checking out my short film, Violet. I hope that through this film people can begin to see that in the darkest times, when the world feels black and white, that there is always color in the world to help you overcome any obstacle. Thanks!