Willie in the Sky
The fable of Willie, who is now a recluse on his rooftop, disconnected from from everyone and quarantined in his depression. He is building the courage to conquer his creative block and rise above.
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Nathaniël SiriDirectorExode, Månesyg (The Lunatic Man), Berlin, Québec, Dans le Passage, Gay Christmas, Tampon Rap, Lean.
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Nathaniël SiriWriterMånesyg (The Lunatic Man), Berlin, Québec, Dans le Passage, Gay Christmas, Tampon Rap, Lean.
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Nathaniël SiriProducerExode, Månesyg (The Lunatic Man), Berlin, Québec, Dans le Passage, Gay Christmas, Tampon Rap, Lean.
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Clifford BañagaleProducerBrüno, Accidentally on Purpose, Busong (Palawan Fate)
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Clifford BañagaleKey Cast"Willie"Brüno, Accidentally on Purpose, Busong (Palawan Fate)
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Patrick GrassoKey Cast"Gio"Cast in Stone, Robbie's Brother, Rose.
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Melissa ChaídezKey Cast"Emma"
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Hugo LeclercComposerL'Appétit des garçons
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Nathaniël SiriConematographerExode, Månesyg (The Lunatic Man), Berlin, Québec, Dans le Passage, Gay Christmas, Tampon Rap, Lean.
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Project Type:Experimental, Short
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Runtime:3 minutes 10 seconds
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Completion Date:April 30, 2020
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Production Budget:0 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital, B-Raw
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Aspect Ratio:2:39:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Blackmagic Collective’s SAFER AT HOME 2020Los Angeles
United States
May 8, 2020
Best Writing Winner -
FIVE CONTINENTS International Film Festival 2020Puerto la Cruz
United States
June 3, 2020
Best Experimental Short Winner -
VEGAS Movie Awards 2020Las Vegas
United States
August 6, 2020
Best Indie Short Winner -
HOLLYWOOD GOLD Awards 2020Hollywood, California
United States
August 5, 2020
BEST DIRECTOR SUPER SHORT WINNER -
QUARANTINI Film Festival 2020Hollywood, California
Germany
August 15, 2020
Best Drama Film Winner -
BERLIN FLASH Film Festival 2020Berlin
United States
May 31, 2020
MONTHLY CATEGORY WINNER -
ONE-REELER Short Film Competition 2020Los Angeles
Slovakia
July 26, 2020
SPECIAL MENTION WINNER -
KOSICE International Film Festival 2020Košický kraj
Slovakia
August 28, 2020
Honorable Mention - DIRECTOR SUPER SHORT -
KOSICE International Film Festival 2020Košický kraj
United States
July 28, 2020
FINALIST - Best Super Short -
KQED Homemade Film Festival 2020San Francisco
United States
May 14, 2020
FINALIST -
FLICKFAIR 2020Los Angeles
United Kingdom
June 1, 2020
FINALIST -
THE LIFT-OFF Sessions 2020Pinewood Studios
Canada
June 1, 2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION -
QUARANTINE International Film Festival 2020Calgary
Italy
May 30, 2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION -
ROME Independent Prisma Awards 2020Rome
Brazil
August 4, 2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION -
RIO Independent Film Festival 2020Rio
United States
August 30, 2020
Official Selection -
COVIDaVINCI 2020LOS ANGELES
United States
September 10, 2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION -
FUTURE ARCHIVES Film Series 2020Arlington, VA
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
August 8, 2020
OFFICIAL SELECTION -
LA SUN FILM FEST 2020Los Angeles, California
United States
September 4, 2020
Best Director Winner -
INDEPENDENT SHORTS AWARDS 2020Hollywood, California
United States
September 13, 2020
Best Microfilm Gold Award Winner -
INDEPENDENT SHORTS AWARDS 2020Hollywood, California
United States
September 13, 2020
Best Cinematography Silver Award Winner -
MONTREAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 2020Montréal, Québec
Canada
September 5, 2020
Award of Excellence in Cinematography -
INDIE SHORT FEST 2020Los Angeles, California
United States
September 5, 2020
Outstanding Achievement Award: Cinematography -
INDIE SHORT FEST 2020Los Angeles, California
United States
September 5, 2020
Best Microfilm Winner -
VENICE FILM AWARDS 2020Venice, Venezia
Italy
September 5, 2020
Best Super Short Film Winner -
NEW YORK MOVIE AWARDS 2020New York, New York
September 5, 2020
Honorable Mention: Director Super Short Film -
ONE-REELER Short Film Competition 2020Los Angeles, California
United States
July 26, 2020
Special Mention -
PICASSO EINSTEIN BUDDHA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2020Narendranagar, UK
India
September 26, 2020
Official Selection -
Film Consortium San Diego’s QUARANTINE FILM CHALLENGE 2020San Diego, California
United States
October 14, 2020
Official Selection -
COUCH FILM FESTIVAL 2020Toronto, Ontario
Canada
September 28, 2020
Official Selection
Director, Creative Producer and multi-disciplinary Artist originally from Montréal, Nathaniël has been directing and producing Films, Videos and TV projects for over 27 years. From his Films which traveled through Festivals (Exode, Dans le Passage…) to other artistic projects (Music Videos, Video-choreographic Installations), he worked on numerous types of productions behind, in front of the camera and even on stage (Cirque du Soleil), known for bringing impactful Visual propositions, emotional performances and an organic flow of work with the individuals he collaborates with.
This is an Impromptu Quarantine Film.
My film was made within a few days from beginning to end, and out of the necessity to create something in this isolating time. It is meant to inspire to see the bigger picture and to utilize our imagination to rise through our challenges.
It was written on April 28th 2020, then shot, first edited and scored within 3 days. Everyone involved in the shooting resides in the building bellow the pictured roof, and all tenants and friends had previously interacted communally during quarantine prior to the shoot.