If at First...

This silent short was inspired by some real life events and the work of silent actors of the past such as Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.

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Silent film is fascinating, and difficult. The art of film changed radically with the introduction of sound. In some ways, it was like starting over altogether, as the art of film had been centered on expression without sound. This explains why early talkies were, by and large, less artistically mature than the silent films of the same period. Despite initial frustration, I enjoyed the shift of gears required to compose in this medium.

This was the first project David completed as a director in the New York Film Academy summer program. The crew is the same as the crew for The Creative Process. The actors are David and Elizabeth G.

Director, Story and Script Writer: David Kowarsky
Director of Photography: Stuart Weinstock
First Assistant Camera: Andrea Juarez
Second Assistant Camera: Bussy Juarez