Starring Simone and Oh Papa! as clandestine lovers shipwrecked at sea.
Last fall my friend Elizabeth asked me if I would be the cinematographer for her opera–a dog opera. The film, called Tragedy on the Sea Nymph is a 10 minute silent video starring an all dog cast.
A page from the storyboard, drawings by yours truly.
Elizabeth and I met a couple times before the shoot to determine the storyboard, but besides that, all dogs, owners, and crew showed up on a Wednesday evening to shoot from 6-11pm. It was complete havoc.
Intern Sasha helps me choose the next location.
The location of the shoot was the storefront of a local community arts organization called Machine Project. The inspiration for the story of the two dogs castaway at sea was a sinking ship, The Sea Nymph, which was installed in the space.
The mermaids are my favorite part of the film.
The inaugural screening at Machine Project, featuring live music on Sunday, May 15, 2011.
On July 21, 2011 the opera travelled to The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis for a packed outdoor performance. I have a feeling that the opera may enjoy other screenings in the future as well, especially since it is not available online.
The inaugural screening at Machine Project, featuring live music on Sunday, May 15, 2011.
On July 21, 2011 the opera travelled to The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis for a packed outdoor performance. I have a feeling that the opera may enjoy other screenings in the future as well, especially since it is not available online.
MORE PHOTOS
More photos of the dog opera shoot can be found here
Photos of the Walker Art Center performance can be found here
CREDITS
Written & Directed by Elizabeth Cline
Composer - Lewis Pesacov
Cinematographer - Amanda Law
Editor - Emily Lacy
Photos - Marianne Williams
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