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Chasing The Sun

"Chasing the Sun" is a story about a 9-year-old. homeless, Brooklynite who flees to Coney Island to escape a murderous pimp relive a happier moment, and find justice for a slain loved one.


Inspired by Ovid's, "Metamorphoses", a poem about transformations under extreme emotions, and the literary genre of magical realism.

  • Joseph A. Eulo
    Director
    Durn'it, Trafico, The End Game,
  • Joseph A. Eulo
    Writer
    Last American Shoemaker, Trafico, The End Game,
  • Joseph A. Eulo
    Producer
    Last American Shoemaker, Trafico, The End Game,
  • Jenna Iacono
    Key Cast
  • Sarah Nia
    Key Cast
  • Gregory Argenti
    Key Cast
  • Harold B. Gibson
    Key Cast
  • Lisa Iacono
    Key Cast
  • Director of Photography: Joseph A. Eulo
    Crew
  • 1st Assistant Camera: GABE AVILES
    Crew
  • 2nd Assistant Camera: ARI DERMAN
    Crew
  • Hair & Makeup: LAUREN McELROY
    Crew
  • Wild Sounds: ANTHONY SEPULVEDA
    Crew
  • Key PA: ELISA RIAL
    Crew
  • Grip: FABIAN VILLENAS
    Crew
  • LISA IACONO
    Special Thanks
  • MARYANN ARGENTI
    Special Thanks
  • ROCSTARDJ
    Special Thanks
  • SHEILA CASEY
    Special Thanks
  • SAID ELHAJJ
    Special Thanks
  • HELEN SMITH
    Special Thanks
  • EDDIE KRUGLIK
    Special Thanks
  • TOM BENTEY
    Special Thanks
  • KHUALA MALIK
    Special Thanks
  • KRISTIN PATKULDILOK
    Special Thanks
  • ALEXANDRA HART BROWN
    Special Thanks
  • RYAN ZACHARY EMANUEL
    Special Thanks
  • RACHEL THOE-SCHECHTER
    Special Thanks
  • DANIELLE REDDICK
    Special Thanks
  • CONEY ISLAND PIER PATRONS
    Special Thanks
  • VINAY CHOWDHRY
    Special Thanks
  • MALAK KHOGALI
    Special Thanks
  • HEIDI MCGELOVER
    Special Thanks
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    Drama, Drone, Magical Realism
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 14, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Joseph A. Eulo

Joseph Eulo is an independent storyteller and freelance filmmaker working and studying in the Greater New York City Area.

He is the founder and CEO of First Frame Films, a collaborative production and design company based in Brooklyn made up of an diverse group of artists, actors, and filmmakers who share a passion for creating meaningful work that moves, entertains, and informs audiences.

Joseph earned a film production certificate from The School of Media Studies at The New School in 2012 and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree with a focus in Film Production from The Bachelor’s Program at The New School for Public Engagement in New York City in 2013.

In 2010 he founded the New School Student Film Collective, an organization committed to fostering community among filmmakers within the college population.

Two years later he created the Garden State Filmmakers Association, and the Indie Film Collective of New Jersey and Greater New York. Organizations dedicated to creating and encouraging community among actors, artist, and filmmakers.

Joseph is an experienced producer, director, DoP, sound mixer, editor with over sixty-five narrative, documentary, music video, and commercial projects completed. He enjoys collaborating with other artists who share his interest in creating meaningful work.

Joseph is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts degree at The New School For Public Engagement, School of Media Studies with a focus in Media Management and Film production.

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Joseph is presently producing and directing the first season of “tráfico” a character driven American crime drama about the dark and invisible side of human trafficking within the United States. Click here to find out more about the show, or visit http://www-trafico-series.tv

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