While the Wicked Tread Upon Flowers

A dream-like journey through one woman's mind -- who may or may not have been the victim of a deadly attack.

  • Robert Saitzyk
    Director
    Godspeed, White of Winter
  • Robert Saitzyk
    Writer
    Godspeed, White of Winter
  • Robert Saitzyk
    Producer
    Godspeed, White of Winter
  • Jeffery Morse
    Producer
    Charles Lloyd: Arrows into Infinity
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 44 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    8,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    N/A (Animation, Unreal Engine)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Robert Saitzyk

Robert’s first feature film, AFTER THE FLOOD, played in
competition at Dances with Films and the Austin Film Festival. It
was subsequently invited to screen in competition at the 17th Mar del Plata International Film Festival in Argentina. The screenplay on which AFTER THE FLOOD is based (originally entitled CAKE) was a finalist in the 1997 Slamdance Screenplay Competition. He was also awarded the Grand Prize for Best Director at the 2002 Rhode Island International Film Festival for the film.

Robert’s second feature film, WHITE OF WINTER, for which
he also wrote the screenplay, was an official selection to the
2003 Sundance Film Festival. GODSPEED, Robert’s third feature film, premiered at the 2009 CineVegas Film Festival where it was subsequently awarded with a Special Jury Award for Exceptional Artistic Achievement. The film also played such festivals as the
Austin Film Festival and the prestigious Stockholm International Film Festival. It was also awarded The Golden Ring for Best Feature Film at the 2010 Ravenna Nightmare Film Festival.

Robert has worked as a producer, editor and post-production supervisor in the independent film, music video, and live music industries, having produced and edited high profile music videos and live concerts.

Add Director Biography