Private Project

West One

“West One” is an experimental film made by Colorado artist and filmmaker John Dawson in 2024. This short film is 100% hand made by drawing, painting and scratching directly onto 16mm found footage film stock. It is an abstract old western with paint that comes alive on it. I am taking an old school technique and trying to do something modern and current with it.

  • John Dawson
    Director
    Jam It, The Big Job, Soup Mix, Image Dance, Flo Go, Zap On
  • John Dawson
    Producer
    Jam It, The Big Job, Soup Mix, Image Dance, Flo Go, Zap On
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short
  • Runtime:
    1 minute 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 31, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - John Dawson

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.

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Director Statement

My films are all about motion, blasting colors 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 so that they can screen anywhere in the world. Norman McLaren, Len Ley, Stan Brakhage and Steve Woloshen were all great influences and inspiration for this work.