Winnowing

Two actors must persevere reading six scripts in a final audition in hope of being selected for a "Really Big One." An experimental film in a new post-modern, black and white "soft" neo-noir style.

  • Daniel S. Janik
    Director
    none
  • William Maltese
    Writer
    none
  • Daniel S. Janik
    Producer
    Clean Water, Common Ground; The Maltese Collection; Finding Kate
  • Setsuko Tsuchiya
    Producer
    none
  • William Maltese
    Producer
    none
  • Setsuko Tsuchiya
    Key Cast
    "Aika Abiko/Sakura Kai"
    Static
  • Daniel S. Janik
    Key Cast
    "Jeff Candleston; Richard Andrews"
    Static; The Perfect Illusion; Finding Kate
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Other
  • Genres:
    drama, noir, B&W
  • Runtime:
    38 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 10, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    digital 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Daniel S. Janik

Daniel S. Janik has been an executive producer, artist, photographer, videographer and actor for several decades. A modern "Renaissance man," he has been involved in the development and promotion of 3-D and holographic photography and film.

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Director Statement

WINNOWING is my director debut film, in what I hope will become an established new genre: the black and White "soft" neo-noir film -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXiq488ehVg