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I’m beyond stoked and honored to announce that “A Beat to Rest” will be having its world premiere with @shortoftheweek on April 2nd! Mark your calendars!

While this film was the most challenging things I’ve ever done, it was also the most special and sentimental. Getting to direct my drum teacher, Luther Rix, who I’ve known since I was 6, is something I’ll cherish forever. For someone who has never acted before and did this “for fun,” I’ll always be in awe of the vulnerability and emotionality he gave to this role.

Thank you to the rest of the cast and the entire crew. You can’t make a film alone and I’m so thankful to every single one of you for helping me bring this story to life.

I’m stoked for this film to enter the world. See you all on April 2nd!

I’m beyond stoked and honored to announce that “A Beat to Rest” will be having its world premiere with @shortoftheweek on April 2nd! Mark your calendars!

While this film was the most challenging things I’ve ever done, it was also the most special and sentimental. Getting to direct my drum teacher, Luther Rix, who I’ve known since I was 6, is something I’ll cherish forever. For someone who has never acted before and did this “for fun,” I’ll always be in awe of the vulnerability and emotionality he gave to this role.

Thank you to the rest of the cast and the entire crew. You can’t make a film alone and I’m so thankful to every single one of you for helping me bring this story to life.

I’m stoked for this film to enter the world. See you all on April 2nd!

“Remember to Breathe” - Scene I

Super excited to share the first video in a series of videos I made to promote the powers of breathing. Something so simple and thoughtless, yet anything but. Personally, learning how to breathe mindfully and properly through my belly and not my shoulders/chest, has changed my life. As someone who struggles every single day with anxiety, depression, and OCD, breathing has without a doubt been the number one tool in my pocket for battling these issues, and pushing past them. I hope this video (and the ones that follow) serve as a good reminder to everyone that breathing is a wonderful tool for getting through the toughest times. Please, please please, share this and get the word around, and if you want more info on breathing, or just need someone to chat with, feel free to reach out!

EP: @float.breath
Directed/Edited: ✌️
DoP: @cine_kev
1st AC: @dawsonkeiser
Set Support/Friend: @kaylacaseyy
Film Processing: Kodak Film Lab NY
Equipment Rentals: @lightbulb_rentals

Shot on @kodak_shootfilm 35mm

Talent: @dahsheabutter & @roxfreyt

BENIGN | a short film | Streaming Now on Vimeo. Link in my bio.

I’m beyond stoked to finally release this child of mine with the world. This film is an exploration of what my anxiety and intrusive thoughts feel like. Invisible illnesses like anxiety, depression, and OCD, are so hard to properly explain to someone who’s never experienced them; so I wanted to explore that in a visual and tangible experience that I believe is what film, as an art form and storytelling tool, achieves best.

A HUGE shoutout to everyone tagged below who helped make this film happen. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to make a film with and I’m so proud of what we accomplished.

Starring @albinunofficial
Written, Directed & Produced by @thedansilver

Co-Produced by @hunterjonesfilm @kaylacaseyy
Associate Producer: @albinunofficial
Director of Photography: @cine_kev
Production Design: @rileyfosterfilm
Edited by Dan Silver
Original Score by @nematode.band
Assistant Director: @dude.mov
Production Sound Recordist: Craig Slon
Hair, Make-up, SFX: @amandabraz.mua1
1st AC: Michael Flynn @michaelf2225
2nd AC/ Loader: @matthewj.photography
Gaffer: Katie Harkins @katie.harrkins
Key Grip: Ben McLaughlin @benmclfilm
Swing: Jake Kressly @jakexkres
Colorist: @texlandry @company_3
Film Processing: The Kodak Film Lab NY
Post Production Sound Mix: @pnsndltn_f @thedansilver
Shot on @kodak_shootfilm

CAST (in order of appearance)
Karl Albin: @albinunofficial
Friend: @tylerdmccall
Other Friends: @dylann.ciara, @drewmgardner,@_kina.kinda
Receptionist: @lexmontalbano
Nurse: @breakfastattiffis
Dr. Kaminski (voice): D. Fitzpatrick
Dr. Kaminski (stand-in): David Carlson

BENIGN | a short film | Streaming Now on Vimeo. Link in my bio.

I’m beyond stoked to finally release this child of mine with the world. This film is an exploration of what my anxiety and intrusive thoughts feel like. Invisible illnesses like anxiety, depression, and OCD, are so hard to properly explain to someone who’s never experienced them; so I wanted to explore that in a visual and tangible experience that I believe is what film, as an art form and storytelling tool, achieves best.

A HUGE shoutout to everyone tagged below who helped make this film happen. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to make a film with and I’m so proud of what we accomplished.

Starring @albinunofficial
Written, Directed & Produced by @thedansilver

Co-Produced by @hunterjonesfilm @kaylacaseyy
Associate Producer: @albinunofficial
Director of Photography: @cine_kev
Production Design: @rileyfosterfilm
Edited by Dan Silver
Original Score by @nematode.band
Assistant Director: @dude.mov
Production Sound Recordist: Craig Slon
Hair, Make-up, SFX: @amandabraz.mua1
1st AC: Michael Flynn @michaelf2225
2nd AC/ Loader: @matthewj.photography
Gaffer: Katie Harkins @katie.harrkins
Key Grip: Ben McLaughlin @benmclfilm
Swing: Jake Kressly @jakexkres
Colorist: @texlandry @company_3
Film Processing: The Kodak Film Lab NY
Post Production Sound Mix: @pnsndltn_f @thedansilver
Shot on @kodak_shootfilm

CAST (in order of appearance)
Karl Albin: @albinunofficial
Friend: @tylerdmccall
Other Friends: @dylann.ciara, @drewmgardner,@_kina.kinda
Receptionist: @lexmontalbano
Nurse: @breakfastattiffis
Dr. Kaminski (voice): D. Fitzpatrick
Dr. Kaminski (stand-in): David Carlson

BENIGN | a short film | Streaming Now on Vimeo. Link in my bio.

I’m beyond stoked to finally release this child of mine with the world. This film is an exploration of what my anxiety and intrusive thoughts feel like. Invisible illnesses like anxiety, depression, and OCD, are so hard to properly explain to someone who’s never experienced them; so I wanted to explore that in a visual and tangible experience that I believe is what film, as an art form and storytelling tool, achieves best.

A HUGE shoutout to everyone tagged below who helped make this film happen. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to make a film with and I’m so proud of what we accomplished.

Starring @albinunofficial
Written, Directed & Produced by @thedansilver

Co-Produced by @hunterjonesfilm @kaylacaseyy
Associate Producer: @albinunofficial
Director of Photography: @cine_kev
Production Design: @rileyfosterfilm
Edited by Dan Silver
Original Score by @nematode.band
Assistant Director: @dude.mov
Production Sound Recordist: Craig Slon
Hair, Make-up, SFX: @amandabraz.mua1
1st AC: Michael Flynn @michaelf2225
2nd AC/ Loader: @matthewj.photography
Gaffer: Katie Harkins @katie.harrkins
Key Grip: Ben McLaughlin @benmclfilm
Swing: Jake Kressly @jakexkres
Colorist: @texlandry @company_3
Film Processing: The Kodak Film Lab NY
Post Production Sound Mix: @pnsndltn_f @thedansilver
Shot on @kodak_shootfilm

CAST (in order of appearance)
Karl Albin: @albinunofficial
Friend: @tylerdmccall
Other Friends: @dylann.ciara, @drewmgardner,@_kina.kinda
Receptionist: @lexmontalbano
Nurse: @breakfastattiffis
Dr. Kaminski (voice): D. Fitzpatrick
Dr. Kaminski (stand-in): David Carlson

BENIGN | a short film | Streaming Now on Vimeo. Link in my bio.

I’m beyond stoked to finally release this child of mine with the world. This film is an exploration of what my anxiety and intrusive thoughts feel like. Invisible illnesses like anxiety, depression, and OCD, are so hard to properly explain to someone who’s never experienced them; so I wanted to explore that in a visual and tangible experience that I believe is what film, as an art form and storytelling tool, achieves best.

A HUGE shoutout to everyone tagged below who helped make this film happen. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to make a film with and I’m so proud of what we accomplished.

Starring @albinunofficial
Written, Directed & Produced by @thedansilver

Co-Produced by @hunterjonesfilm @kaylacaseyy
Associate Producer: @albinunofficial
Director of Photography: @cine_kev
Production Design: @rileyfosterfilm
Edited by Dan Silver
Original Score by @nematode.band
Assistant Director: @dude.mov
Production Sound Recordist: Craig Slon
Hair, Make-up, SFX: @amandabraz.mua1
1st AC: Michael Flynn @michaelf2225
2nd AC/ Loader: @matthewj.photography
Gaffer: Katie Harkins @katie.harrkins
Key Grip: Ben McLaughlin @benmclfilm
Swing: Jake Kressly @jakexkres
Colorist: @texlandry @company_3
Film Processing: The Kodak Film Lab NY
Post Production Sound Mix: @pnsndltn_f @thedansilver
Shot on @kodak_shootfilm

CAST (in order of appearance)
Karl Albin: @albinunofficial
Friend: @tylerdmccall
Other Friends: @dylann.ciara, @drewmgardner,@_kina.kinda
Receptionist: @lexmontalbano
Nurse: @breakfastattiffis
Dr. Kaminski (voice): D. Fitzpatrick
Dr. Kaminski (stand-in): David Carlson

BENIGN | a short film | Streaming Now on Vimeo. Link in my bio.

I’m beyond stoked to finally release this child of mine with the world. This film is an exploration of what my anxiety and intrusive thoughts feel like. Invisible illnesses like anxiety, depression, and OCD, are so hard to properly explain to someone who’s never experienced them; so I wanted to explore that in a visual and tangible experience that I believe is what film, as an art form and storytelling tool, achieves best.

A HUGE shoutout to everyone tagged below who helped make this film happen. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to make a film with and I’m so proud of what we accomplished.

Starring @albinunofficial
Written, Directed & Produced by @thedansilver

Co-Produced by @hunterjonesfilm @kaylacaseyy
Associate Producer: @albinunofficial
Director of Photography: @cine_kev
Production Design: @rileyfosterfilm
Edited by Dan Silver
Original Score by @nematode.band
Assistant Director: @dude.mov
Production Sound Recordist: Craig Slon
Hair, Make-up, SFX: @amandabraz.mua1
1st AC: Michael Flynn @michaelf2225
2nd AC/ Loader: @matthewj.photography
Gaffer: Katie Harkins @katie.harrkins
Key Grip: Ben McLaughlin @benmclfilm
Swing: Jake Kressly @jakexkres
Colorist: @texlandry @company_3
Film Processing: The Kodak Film Lab NY
Post Production Sound Mix: @pnsndltn_f @thedansilver
Shot on @kodak_shootfilm

CAST (in order of appearance)
Karl Albin: @albinunofficial
Friend: @tylerdmccall
Other Friends: @dylann.ciara, @drewmgardner,@_kina.kinda
Receptionist: @lexmontalbano
Nurse: @breakfastattiffis
Dr. Kaminski (voice): D. Fitzpatrick
Dr. Kaminski (stand-in): David Carlson

BENIGN | a short film | Streaming Now on Vimeo. Link in my bio.

I’m beyond stoked to finally release this child of mine with the world. This film is an exploration of what my anxiety and intrusive thoughts feel like. Invisible illnesses like anxiety, depression, and OCD, are so hard to properly explain to someone who’s never experienced them; so I wanted to explore that in a visual and tangible experience that I believe is what film, as an art form and storytelling tool, achieves best.

A HUGE shoutout to everyone tagged below who helped make this film happen. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to make a film with and I’m so proud of what we accomplished.

Starring @albinunofficial
Written, Directed & Produced by @thedansilver

Co-Produced by @hunterjonesfilm @kaylacaseyy
Associate Producer: @albinunofficial
Director of Photography: @cine_kev
Production Design: @rileyfosterfilm
Edited by Dan Silver
Original Score by @nematode.band
Assistant Director: @dude.mov
Production Sound Recordist: Craig Slon
Hair, Make-up, SFX: @amandabraz.mua1
1st AC: Michael Flynn @michaelf2225
2nd AC/ Loader: @matthewj.photography
Gaffer: Katie Harkins @katie.harrkins
Key Grip: Ben McLaughlin @benmclfilm
Swing: Jake Kressly @jakexkres
Colorist: @texlandry @company_3
Film Processing: The Kodak Film Lab NY
Post Production Sound Mix: @pnsndltn_f @thedansilver
Shot on @kodak_shootfilm

CAST (in order of appearance)
Karl Albin: @albinunofficial
Friend: @tylerdmccall
Other Friends: @dylann.ciara, @drewmgardner,@_kina.kinda
Receptionist: @lexmontalbano
Nurse: @breakfastattiffis
Dr. Kaminski (voice): D. Fitzpatrick
Dr. Kaminski (stand-in): David Carlson

BENIGN | a short film | Streaming Now on Vimeo. Link in my bio.

I’m beyond stoked to finally release this child of mine with the world. This film is an exploration of what my anxiety and intrusive thoughts feel like. Invisible illnesses like anxiety, depression, and OCD, are so hard to properly explain to someone who’s never experienced them; so I wanted to explore that in a visual and tangible experience that I believe is what film, as an art form and storytelling tool, achieves best.

A HUGE shoutout to everyone tagged below who helped make this film happen. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people to make a film with and I’m so proud of what we accomplished.

Starring @albinunofficial
Written, Directed & Produced by @thedansilver

Co-Produced by @hunterjonesfilm @kaylacaseyy
Associate Producer: @albinunofficial
Director of Photography: @cine_kev
Production Design: @rileyfosterfilm
Edited by Dan Silver
Original Score by @nematode.band
Assistant Director: @dude.mov
Production Sound Recordist: Craig Slon
Hair, Make-up, SFX: @amandabraz.mua1
1st AC: Michael Flynn @michaelf2225
2nd AC/ Loader: @matthewj.photography
Gaffer: Katie Harkins @katie.harrkins
Key Grip: Ben McLaughlin @benmclfilm
Swing: Jake Kressly @jakexkres
Colorist: @texlandry @company_3
Film Processing: The Kodak Film Lab NY
Post Production Sound Mix: @pnsndltn_f @thedansilver
Shot on @kodak_shootfilm

CAST (in order of appearance)
Karl Albin: @albinunofficial
Friend: @tylerdmccall
Other Friends: @dylann.ciara, @drewmgardner,@_kina.kinda
Receptionist: @lexmontalbano
Nurse: @breakfastattiffis
Dr. Kaminski (voice): D. Fitzpatrick
Dr. Kaminski (stand-in): David Carlson

A Beat To Rest screens with us on Wednesday as part of our Film on Film!

This poignant 12 minute short, shot on 16mm, follows an elderly jazz drummer confronted with the reality of aging.

Director/ Producer: Dan Silver @thedansilver
DOP: Kevin Johnson @kev_________j
Producer: Ben McLaughlin @benmclfilm

Tickets to watch A Beat to Rest, with 6 other celluloid shorts, are still available via link in bio.

#FilmOnFilm #SilverScreen #ShootFilm #16mm #SupportIndieFilm

A Beat To Rest screens with us on Wednesday as part of our Film on Film!

This poignant 12 minute short, shot on 16mm, follows an elderly jazz drummer confronted with the reality of aging.

Director/ Producer: Dan Silver @thedansilver
DOP: Kevin Johnson @kev_________j
Producer: Ben McLaughlin @benmclfilm

Tickets to watch A Beat to Rest, with 6 other celluloid shorts, are still available via link in bio.

#FilmOnFilm #SilverScreen #ShootFilm #16mm #SupportIndieFilm

A Beat To Rest screens with us on Wednesday as part of our Film on Film!

This poignant 12 minute short, shot on 16mm, follows an elderly jazz drummer confronted with the reality of aging.

Director/ Producer: Dan Silver @thedansilver
DOP: Kevin Johnson @kev_________j
Producer: Ben McLaughlin @benmclfilm

Tickets to watch A Beat to Rest, with 6 other celluloid shorts, are still available via link in bio.

#FilmOnFilm #SilverScreen #ShootFilm #16mm #SupportIndieFilm

A Beat To Rest screens with us on Wednesday as part of our Film on Film!

This poignant 12 minute short, shot on 16mm, follows an elderly jazz drummer confronted with the reality of aging.

Director/ Producer: Dan Silver @thedansilver
DOP: Kevin Johnson @kev_________j
Producer: Ben McLaughlin @benmclfilm

Tickets to watch A Beat to Rest, with 6 other celluloid shorts, are still available via link in bio.

#FilmOnFilm #SilverScreen #ShootFilm #16mm #SupportIndieFilm

A Beat To Rest screens with us on Wednesday as part of our Film on Film!

This poignant 12 minute short, shot on 16mm, follows an elderly jazz drummer confronted with the reality of aging.

Director/ Producer: Dan Silver @thedansilver
DOP: Kevin Johnson @kev_________j
Producer: Ben McLaughlin @benmclfilm

Tickets to watch A Beat to Rest, with 6 other celluloid shorts, are still available via link in bio.

#FilmOnFilm #SilverScreen #ShootFilm #16mm #SupportIndieFilm

It’s an absolute dream and an honor to have “A Beat to Rest” be featured by DIRECTORS’ LIBRARY (@directorslibrary). You can check it out on directorslibrary.com #directorslibrary↗

The love given to this release so far has been tremendous and I’m beyond thankful and humbled. Making a film is hard, but getting it seen seems even harder. Your engagement and support mean everything. Keep supporting art you resonate with. It makes the world a better place.

It’s an absolute dream and an honor to have “A Beat to Rest” be featured by DIRECTORS’ LIBRARY (@directorslibrary). You can check it out on directorslibrary.com #directorslibrary↗

The love given to this release so far has been tremendous and I’m beyond thankful and humbled. Making a film is hard, but getting it seen seems even harder. Your engagement and support mean everything. Keep supporting art you resonate with. It makes the world a better place.

It’s an absolute dream and an honor to have “A Beat to Rest” be featured by DIRECTORS’ LIBRARY (@directorslibrary). You can check it out on directorslibrary.com #directorslibrary↗

The love given to this release so far has been tremendous and I’m beyond thankful and humbled. Making a film is hard, but getting it seen seems even harder. Your engagement and support mean everything. Keep supporting art you resonate with. It makes the world a better place.

It’s an absolute dream and an honor to have “A Beat to Rest” be featured by DIRECTORS’ LIBRARY (@directorslibrary). You can check it out on directorslibrary.com #directorslibrary↗

The love given to this release so far has been tremendous and I’m beyond thankful and humbled. Making a film is hard, but getting it seen seems even harder. Your engagement and support mean everything. Keep supporting art you resonate with. It makes the world a better place.

It’s an absolute dream and an honor to have “A Beat to Rest” be featured by DIRECTORS’ LIBRARY (@directorslibrary). You can check it out on directorslibrary.com #directorslibrary↗

The love given to this release so far has been tremendous and I’m beyond thankful and humbled. Making a film is hard, but getting it seen seems even harder. Your engagement and support mean everything. Keep supporting art you resonate with. It makes the world a better place.

It’s an absolute dream and an honor to have “A Beat to Rest” be featured by DIRECTORS’ LIBRARY (@directorslibrary). You can check it out on directorslibrary.com #directorslibrary↗

The love given to this release so far has been tremendous and I’m beyond thankful and humbled. Making a film is hard, but getting it seen seems even harder. Your engagement and support mean everything. Keep supporting art you resonate with. It makes the world a better place.

It’s an absolute dream and an honor to have “A Beat to Rest” be featured by DIRECTORS’ LIBRARY (@directorslibrary). You can check it out on directorslibrary.com #directorslibrary↗

The love given to this release so far has been tremendous and I’m beyond thankful and humbled. Making a film is hard, but getting it seen seems even harder. Your engagement and support mean everything. Keep supporting art you resonate with. It makes the world a better place.

It’s an absolute dream and an honor to have “A Beat to Rest” be featured by DIRECTORS’ LIBRARY (@directorslibrary). You can check it out on directorslibrary.com #directorslibrary↗

The love given to this release so far has been tremendous and I’m beyond thankful and humbled. Making a film is hard, but getting it seen seems even harder. Your engagement and support mean everything. Keep supporting art you resonate with. It makes the world a better place.

Dan Silver (@thedansilver) directs A BEAT TO REST shot on 500T 16mm by DP Kevin Johnson (@kev_________j )and processed at Kodak Film Labs in NYC.

Late into his career, an elderly drummer comes to terms with getting older.

on #DirectorsLibrary ↗
𝘛𝘢𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮.


“This is a very special story about aging, slowing down, and looking back on one’s life, and so it was important that the visuals took their time, moved methodically, and had an air of nostalgia to them. This is also a very personal film to me. It was inspired by both my late grandfather and stars my first drum teacher, the legendary Luther Rix, who I met when I was 5 years old and still call my friend to this day. This was his first time acting and I knew the special moments we were going to capture needed to be filmed in an equally special way. Film stocks render reality in such an honest way that’s hard to put words to. It feels so tangible and alive. Our modern world is all about new, perfect, fast, better, artificial, more. It’s exhausting and suffocating, especially as an artist. Celluloid is such a breath of fresh air and is more aligned with how I like to create and what looks best to my eye. Shooting film forces you to think, to be intentional, to appreciate and honor the limited materials you have. Plus, the organic, timeless look of 16mm 500T 1729 fit the themes and energy of this project perfectly. So yeah, I love film. A lot.

A special shout-out and thank you to the late Tony Landano who helped make this film possible. Rest in peace, Tony.” - Dan Silver

BTS Photography: @annannputtithanasorn

Dan Silver (@thedansilver) directs A BEAT TO REST shot on 500T 16mm by DP Kevin Johnson (@kev_________j )and processed at Kodak Film Labs in NYC.

Late into his career, an elderly drummer comes to terms with getting older.

on #DirectorsLibrary ↗
𝘛𝘢𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮.


“This is a very special story about aging, slowing down, and looking back on one’s life, and so it was important that the visuals took their time, moved methodically, and had an air of nostalgia to them. This is also a very personal film to me. It was inspired by both my late grandfather and stars my first drum teacher, the legendary Luther Rix, who I met when I was 5 years old and still call my friend to this day. This was his first time acting and I knew the special moments we were going to capture needed to be filmed in an equally special way. Film stocks render reality in such an honest way that’s hard to put words to. It feels so tangible and alive. Our modern world is all about new, perfect, fast, better, artificial, more. It’s exhausting and suffocating, especially as an artist. Celluloid is such a breath of fresh air and is more aligned with how I like to create and what looks best to my eye. Shooting film forces you to think, to be intentional, to appreciate and honor the limited materials you have. Plus, the organic, timeless look of 16mm 500T 1729 fit the themes and energy of this project perfectly. So yeah, I love film. A lot.

A special shout-out and thank you to the late Tony Landano who helped make this film possible. Rest in peace, Tony.” - Dan Silver

BTS Photography: @annannputtithanasorn

Dan Silver (@thedansilver) directs A BEAT TO REST shot on 500T 16mm by DP Kevin Johnson (@kev_________j )and processed at Kodak Film Labs in NYC.

Late into his career, an elderly drummer comes to terms with getting older.

on #DirectorsLibrary ↗
𝘛𝘢𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮.


“This is a very special story about aging, slowing down, and looking back on one’s life, and so it was important that the visuals took their time, moved methodically, and had an air of nostalgia to them. This is also a very personal film to me. It was inspired by both my late grandfather and stars my first drum teacher, the legendary Luther Rix, who I met when I was 5 years old and still call my friend to this day. This was his first time acting and I knew the special moments we were going to capture needed to be filmed in an equally special way. Film stocks render reality in such an honest way that’s hard to put words to. It feels so tangible and alive. Our modern world is all about new, perfect, fast, better, artificial, more. It’s exhausting and suffocating, especially as an artist. Celluloid is such a breath of fresh air and is more aligned with how I like to create and what looks best to my eye. Shooting film forces you to think, to be intentional, to appreciate and honor the limited materials you have. Plus, the organic, timeless look of 16mm 500T 1729 fit the themes and energy of this project perfectly. So yeah, I love film. A lot.

A special shout-out and thank you to the late Tony Landano who helped make this film possible. Rest in peace, Tony.” - Dan Silver

BTS Photography: @annannputtithanasorn

Dan Silver (@thedansilver) directs A BEAT TO REST shot on 500T 16mm by DP Kevin Johnson (@kev_________j )and processed at Kodak Film Labs in NYC.

Late into his career, an elderly drummer comes to terms with getting older.

on #DirectorsLibrary ↗
𝘛𝘢𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮.


“This is a very special story about aging, slowing down, and looking back on one’s life, and so it was important that the visuals took their time, moved methodically, and had an air of nostalgia to them. This is also a very personal film to me. It was inspired by both my late grandfather and stars my first drum teacher, the legendary Luther Rix, who I met when I was 5 years old and still call my friend to this day. This was his first time acting and I knew the special moments we were going to capture needed to be filmed in an equally special way. Film stocks render reality in such an honest way that’s hard to put words to. It feels so tangible and alive. Our modern world is all about new, perfect, fast, better, artificial, more. It’s exhausting and suffocating, especially as an artist. Celluloid is such a breath of fresh air and is more aligned with how I like to create and what looks best to my eye. Shooting film forces you to think, to be intentional, to appreciate and honor the limited materials you have. Plus, the organic, timeless look of 16mm 500T 1729 fit the themes and energy of this project perfectly. So yeah, I love film. A lot.

A special shout-out and thank you to the late Tony Landano who helped make this film possible. Rest in peace, Tony.” - Dan Silver

BTS Photography: @annannputtithanasorn

Dan Silver (@thedansilver) directs A BEAT TO REST shot on 500T 16mm by DP Kevin Johnson (@kev_________j )and processed at Kodak Film Labs in NYC.

Late into his career, an elderly drummer comes to terms with getting older.

on #DirectorsLibrary ↗
𝘛𝘢𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮.


“This is a very special story about aging, slowing down, and looking back on one’s life, and so it was important that the visuals took their time, moved methodically, and had an air of nostalgia to them. This is also a very personal film to me. It was inspired by both my late grandfather and stars my first drum teacher, the legendary Luther Rix, who I met when I was 5 years old and still call my friend to this day. This was his first time acting and I knew the special moments we were going to capture needed to be filmed in an equally special way. Film stocks render reality in such an honest way that’s hard to put words to. It feels so tangible and alive. Our modern world is all about new, perfect, fast, better, artificial, more. It’s exhausting and suffocating, especially as an artist. Celluloid is such a breath of fresh air and is more aligned with how I like to create and what looks best to my eye. Shooting film forces you to think, to be intentional, to appreciate and honor the limited materials you have. Plus, the organic, timeless look of 16mm 500T 1729 fit the themes and energy of this project perfectly. So yeah, I love film. A lot.

A special shout-out and thank you to the late Tony Landano who helped make this film possible. Rest in peace, Tony.” - Dan Silver

BTS Photography: @annannputtithanasorn

Dan Silver (@thedansilver) directs A BEAT TO REST shot on 500T 16mm by DP Kevin Johnson (@kev_________j )and processed at Kodak Film Labs in NYC.

Late into his career, an elderly drummer comes to terms with getting older.

on #DirectorsLibrary ↗
𝘛𝘢𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮.


“This is a very special story about aging, slowing down, and looking back on one’s life, and so it was important that the visuals took their time, moved methodically, and had an air of nostalgia to them. This is also a very personal film to me. It was inspired by both my late grandfather and stars my first drum teacher, the legendary Luther Rix, who I met when I was 5 years old and still call my friend to this day. This was his first time acting and I knew the special moments we were going to capture needed to be filmed in an equally special way. Film stocks render reality in such an honest way that’s hard to put words to. It feels so tangible and alive. Our modern world is all about new, perfect, fast, better, artificial, more. It’s exhausting and suffocating, especially as an artist. Celluloid is such a breath of fresh air and is more aligned with how I like to create and what looks best to my eye. Shooting film forces you to think, to be intentional, to appreciate and honor the limited materials you have. Plus, the organic, timeless look of 16mm 500T 1729 fit the themes and energy of this project perfectly. So yeah, I love film. A lot.

A special shout-out and thank you to the late Tony Landano who helped make this film possible. Rest in peace, Tony.” - Dan Silver

BTS Photography: @annannputtithanasorn

Dan Silver (@thedansilver) directs A BEAT TO REST shot on 500T 16mm by DP Kevin Johnson (@kev_________j )and processed at Kodak Film Labs in NYC.

Late into his career, an elderly drummer comes to terms with getting older.

on #DirectorsLibrary ↗
𝘛𝘢𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮.


“This is a very special story about aging, slowing down, and looking back on one’s life, and so it was important that the visuals took their time, moved methodically, and had an air of nostalgia to them. This is also a very personal film to me. It was inspired by both my late grandfather and stars my first drum teacher, the legendary Luther Rix, who I met when I was 5 years old and still call my friend to this day. This was his first time acting and I knew the special moments we were going to capture needed to be filmed in an equally special way. Film stocks render reality in such an honest way that’s hard to put words to. It feels so tangible and alive. Our modern world is all about new, perfect, fast, better, artificial, more. It’s exhausting and suffocating, especially as an artist. Celluloid is such a breath of fresh air and is more aligned with how I like to create and what looks best to my eye. Shooting film forces you to think, to be intentional, to appreciate and honor the limited materials you have. Plus, the organic, timeless look of 16mm 500T 1729 fit the themes and energy of this project perfectly. So yeah, I love film. A lot.

A special shout-out and thank you to the late Tony Landano who helped make this film possible. Rest in peace, Tony.” - Dan Silver

BTS Photography: @annannputtithanasorn

Dan Silver (@thedansilver) directs A BEAT TO REST shot on 500T 16mm by DP Kevin Johnson (@kev_________j )and processed at Kodak Film Labs in NYC.

Late into his career, an elderly drummer comes to terms with getting older.

on #DirectorsLibrary ↗
𝘛𝘢𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮.


“This is a very special story about aging, slowing down, and looking back on one’s life, and so it was important that the visuals took their time, moved methodically, and had an air of nostalgia to them. This is also a very personal film to me. It was inspired by both my late grandfather and stars my first drum teacher, the legendary Luther Rix, who I met when I was 5 years old and still call my friend to this day. This was his first time acting and I knew the special moments we were going to capture needed to be filmed in an equally special way. Film stocks render reality in such an honest way that’s hard to put words to. It feels so tangible and alive. Our modern world is all about new, perfect, fast, better, artificial, more. It’s exhausting and suffocating, especially as an artist. Celluloid is such a breath of fresh air and is more aligned with how I like to create and what looks best to my eye. Shooting film forces you to think, to be intentional, to appreciate and honor the limited materials you have. Plus, the organic, timeless look of 16mm 500T 1729 fit the themes and energy of this project perfectly. So yeah, I love film. A lot.

A special shout-out and thank you to the late Tony Landano who helped make this film possible. Rest in peace, Tony.” - Dan Silver

BTS Photography: @annannputtithanasorn

Dan Silver (@thedansilver) directs A BEAT TO REST shot on 500T 16mm by DP Kevin Johnson (@kev_________j )and processed at Kodak Film Labs in NYC.

Late into his career, an elderly drummer comes to terms with getting older.

on #DirectorsLibrary ↗
𝘛𝘢𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮.


“This is a very special story about aging, slowing down, and looking back on one’s life, and so it was important that the visuals took their time, moved methodically, and had an air of nostalgia to them. This is also a very personal film to me. It was inspired by both my late grandfather and stars my first drum teacher, the legendary Luther Rix, who I met when I was 5 years old and still call my friend to this day. This was his first time acting and I knew the special moments we were going to capture needed to be filmed in an equally special way. Film stocks render reality in such an honest way that’s hard to put words to. It feels so tangible and alive. Our modern world is all about new, perfect, fast, better, artificial, more. It’s exhausting and suffocating, especially as an artist. Celluloid is such a breath of fresh air and is more aligned with how I like to create and what looks best to my eye. Shooting film forces you to think, to be intentional, to appreciate and honor the limited materials you have. Plus, the organic, timeless look of 16mm 500T 1729 fit the themes and energy of this project perfectly. So yeah, I love film. A lot.

A special shout-out and thank you to the late Tony Landano who helped make this film possible. Rest in peace, Tony.” - Dan Silver

BTS Photography: @annannputtithanasorn

Dan Silver (@thedansilver) directs A BEAT TO REST shot on 500T 16mm by DP Kevin Johnson (@kev_________j )and processed at Kodak Film Labs in NYC.

Late into his career, an elderly drummer comes to terms with getting older.

on #DirectorsLibrary ↗
𝘛𝘢𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘮.


“This is a very special story about aging, slowing down, and looking back on one’s life, and so it was important that the visuals took their time, moved methodically, and had an air of nostalgia to them. This is also a very personal film to me. It was inspired by both my late grandfather and stars my first drum teacher, the legendary Luther Rix, who I met when I was 5 years old and still call my friend to this day. This was his first time acting and I knew the special moments we were going to capture needed to be filmed in an equally special way. Film stocks render reality in such an honest way that’s hard to put words to. It feels so tangible and alive. Our modern world is all about new, perfect, fast, better, artificial, more. It’s exhausting and suffocating, especially as an artist. Celluloid is such a breath of fresh air and is more aligned with how I like to create and what looks best to my eye. Shooting film forces you to think, to be intentional, to appreciate and honor the limited materials you have. Plus, the organic, timeless look of 16mm 500T 1729 fit the themes and energy of this project perfectly. So yeah, I love film. A lot.

A special shout-out and thank you to the late Tony Landano who helped make this film possible. Rest in peace, Tony.” - Dan Silver

BTS Photography: @annannputtithanasorn

Today is the world premiere of “A Beat to Rest” on @shortoftheweek (LINK IN BIO)

I’m so excited to share this film with all of you. It’s probably the most subtle, grounded, and normal film I’ve ever made. But it’s also the most sentimental. It is dedicated to my late grandfather, who inspired me to start playing the drums in the first place. He ultimately had to stop drumming at age 90 because he couldn’t physically keep doing it. Watching the heartbreak of him having to stop what he loved doing and what that meant to his sense of self inspired this story. The film also stars my first drum teacher, Luther Rix, who also had a huge impact on my life. We met when I was 6 years old and I practically grew up with him. Getting to collaborate on a film together was incredible. For someone who’s never acted before, I will forever be in awe of the dedication and vulnerability he gave to his performance. I couldn’t have made this film without him.

Thank you to the incredible cast and crew for their hard work and dedication in helping me tell this story. And thank you to my wonderful friends who supported and carried me through this journey. I’m so appreciative of every single one of you.

Today is the world premiere of “A Beat to Rest” on @shortoftheweek (LINK IN BIO)

I’m so excited to share this film with all of you. It’s probably the most subtle, grounded, and normal film I’ve ever made. But it’s also the most sentimental. It is dedicated to my late grandfather, who inspired me to start playing the drums in the first place. He ultimately had to stop drumming at age 90 because he couldn’t physically keep doing it. Watching the heartbreak of him having to stop what he loved doing and what that meant to his sense of self inspired this story. The film also stars my first drum teacher, Luther Rix, who also had a huge impact on my life. We met when I was 6 years old and I practically grew up with him. Getting to collaborate on a film together was incredible. For someone who’s never acted before, I will forever be in awe of the dedication and vulnerability he gave to his performance. I couldn’t have made this film without him.

Thank you to the incredible cast and crew for their hard work and dedication in helping me tell this story. And thank you to my wonderful friends who supported and carried me through this journey. I’m so appreciative of every single one of you.

Today is the world premiere of “A Beat to Rest” on @shortoftheweek (LINK IN BIO)

I’m so excited to share this film with all of you. It’s probably the most subtle, grounded, and normal film I’ve ever made. But it’s also the most sentimental. It is dedicated to my late grandfather, who inspired me to start playing the drums in the first place. He ultimately had to stop drumming at age 90 because he couldn’t physically keep doing it. Watching the heartbreak of him having to stop what he loved doing and what that meant to his sense of self inspired this story. The film also stars my first drum teacher, Luther Rix, who also had a huge impact on my life. We met when I was 6 years old and I practically grew up with him. Getting to collaborate on a film together was incredible. For someone who’s never acted before, I will forever be in awe of the dedication and vulnerability he gave to his performance. I couldn’t have made this film without him.

Thank you to the incredible cast and crew for their hard work and dedication in helping me tell this story. And thank you to my wonderful friends who supported and carried me through this journey. I’m so appreciative of every single one of you.

Music Video Feature: “Pavane” by @iammizu__

Directed and Edited by: Dan Silver / @thedansilver
Dancer: Lili Li @nothumanatal
Concept by: Dan Silver, MIZU, and Lili Li
Produced by: Kayla Casey, Dan Silver / @kaylacaseyy
Cinematography: Kevin Johnson / @kev_________j
Costume Designer: Meghun / meghunline
Hair and Makeup: Shamis McGillin / @monar.x
Nail Design and Construction: Vile Sanchez / @vilesanchez
Set Construction: MC Love / @m.c.lovinnn
Title Cards Designed by: Daedalus Li
Film Processing: Tony Landano and Kodak Film Lab NY
Equipment Rentals: Du-All Camera and Lightbulb Rentals / @duallcamera @lightbulb_rentals

#ShotOnFilm #16mm #frameset #inspiration #educational #film #filmmaking #video #videographer #behindthescenes #bts #howto #learnvideo #learnfilmmaking #stills #motion #search #findinspiration #filmtechniques #moodboard #pitchdeck #treatment

Music Video Feature: “Pavane” by @iammizu__

Directed and Edited by: Dan Silver / @thedansilver
Dancer: Lili Li @nothumanatal
Concept by: Dan Silver, MIZU, and Lili Li
Produced by: Kayla Casey, Dan Silver / @kaylacaseyy
Cinematography: Kevin Johnson / @kev_________j
Costume Designer: Meghun / meghunline
Hair and Makeup: Shamis McGillin / @monar.x
Nail Design and Construction: Vile Sanchez / @vilesanchez
Set Construction: MC Love / @m.c.lovinnn
Title Cards Designed by: Daedalus Li
Film Processing: Tony Landano and Kodak Film Lab NY
Equipment Rentals: Du-All Camera and Lightbulb Rentals / @duallcamera @lightbulb_rentals

#ShotOnFilm #16mm #frameset #inspiration #educational #film #filmmaking #video #videographer #behindthescenes #bts #howto #learnvideo #learnfilmmaking #stills #motion #search #findinspiration #filmtechniques #moodboard #pitchdeck #treatment

Music Video Feature: “Pavane” by @iammizu__

Directed and Edited by: Dan Silver / @thedansilver
Dancer: Lili Li @nothumanatal
Concept by: Dan Silver, MIZU, and Lili Li
Produced by: Kayla Casey, Dan Silver / @kaylacaseyy
Cinematography: Kevin Johnson / @kev_________j
Costume Designer: Meghun / meghunline
Hair and Makeup: Shamis McGillin / @monar.x
Nail Design and Construction: Vile Sanchez / @vilesanchez
Set Construction: MC Love / @m.c.lovinnn
Title Cards Designed by: Daedalus Li
Film Processing: Tony Landano and Kodak Film Lab NY
Equipment Rentals: Du-All Camera and Lightbulb Rentals / @duallcamera @lightbulb_rentals

#ShotOnFilm #16mm #frameset #inspiration #educational #film #filmmaking #video #videographer #behindthescenes #bts #howto #learnvideo #learnfilmmaking #stills #motion #search #findinspiration #filmtechniques #moodboard #pitchdeck #treatment

Music Video Feature: “Pavane” by @iammizu__

Directed and Edited by: Dan Silver / @thedansilver
Dancer: Lili Li @nothumanatal
Concept by: Dan Silver, MIZU, and Lili Li
Produced by: Kayla Casey, Dan Silver / @kaylacaseyy
Cinematography: Kevin Johnson / @kev_________j
Costume Designer: Meghun / meghunline
Hair and Makeup: Shamis McGillin / @monar.x
Nail Design and Construction: Vile Sanchez / @vilesanchez
Set Construction: MC Love / @m.c.lovinnn
Title Cards Designed by: Daedalus Li
Film Processing: Tony Landano and Kodak Film Lab NY
Equipment Rentals: Du-All Camera and Lightbulb Rentals / @duallcamera @lightbulb_rentals

#ShotOnFilm #16mm #frameset #inspiration #educational #film #filmmaking #video #videographer #behindthescenes #bts #howto #learnvideo #learnfilmmaking #stills #motion #search #findinspiration #filmtechniques #moodboard #pitchdeck #treatment

Music Video Feature: “Pavane” by @iammizu__

Directed and Edited by: Dan Silver / @thedansilver
Dancer: Lili Li @nothumanatal
Concept by: Dan Silver, MIZU, and Lili Li
Produced by: Kayla Casey, Dan Silver / @kaylacaseyy
Cinematography: Kevin Johnson / @kev_________j
Costume Designer: Meghun / meghunline
Hair and Makeup: Shamis McGillin / @monar.x
Nail Design and Construction: Vile Sanchez / @vilesanchez
Set Construction: MC Love / @m.c.lovinnn
Title Cards Designed by: Daedalus Li
Film Processing: Tony Landano and Kodak Film Lab NY
Equipment Rentals: Du-All Camera and Lightbulb Rentals / @duallcamera @lightbulb_rentals

#ShotOnFilm #16mm #frameset #inspiration #educational #film #filmmaking #video #videographer #behindthescenes #bts #howto #learnvideo #learnfilmmaking #stills #motion #search #findinspiration #filmtechniques #moodboard #pitchdeck #treatment

Music Video Feature: “Pavane” by @iammizu__

Directed and Edited by: Dan Silver / @thedansilver
Dancer: Lili Li @nothumanatal
Concept by: Dan Silver, MIZU, and Lili Li
Produced by: Kayla Casey, Dan Silver / @kaylacaseyy
Cinematography: Kevin Johnson / @kev_________j
Costume Designer: Meghun / meghunline
Hair and Makeup: Shamis McGillin / @monar.x
Nail Design and Construction: Vile Sanchez / @vilesanchez
Set Construction: MC Love / @m.c.lovinnn
Title Cards Designed by: Daedalus Li
Film Processing: Tony Landano and Kodak Film Lab NY
Equipment Rentals: Du-All Camera and Lightbulb Rentals / @duallcamera @lightbulb_rentals

#ShotOnFilm #16mm #frameset #inspiration #educational #film #filmmaking #video #videographer #behindthescenes #bts #howto #learnvideo #learnfilmmaking #stills #motion #search #findinspiration #filmtechniques #moodboard #pitchdeck #treatment

Music Video Feature: “Pavane” by @iammizu__

Directed and Edited by: Dan Silver / @thedansilver
Dancer: Lili Li @nothumanatal
Concept by: Dan Silver, MIZU, and Lili Li
Produced by: Kayla Casey, Dan Silver / @kaylacaseyy
Cinematography: Kevin Johnson / @kev_________j
Costume Designer: Meghun / meghunline
Hair and Makeup: Shamis McGillin / @monar.x
Nail Design and Construction: Vile Sanchez / @vilesanchez
Set Construction: MC Love / @m.c.lovinnn
Title Cards Designed by: Daedalus Li
Film Processing: Tony Landano and Kodak Film Lab NY
Equipment Rentals: Du-All Camera and Lightbulb Rentals / @duallcamera @lightbulb_rentals

#ShotOnFilm #16mm #frameset #inspiration #educational #film #filmmaking #video #videographer #behindthescenes #bts #howto #learnvideo #learnfilmmaking #stills #motion #search #findinspiration #filmtechniques #moodboard #pitchdeck #treatment

New music video out now! “Pavane” by MIZU. Really excited about this one. My first time doing a “dance” film. A kind of experiment of sorts to challenge myself with this medium and see how I could translate an emotional journey through abstract visuals and improvisational dance.

Thank you so much to MIZU for writing such beautiful music that was so easy to dream up visuals to and for entrusting me with her baby. Thank you to Lili for getting practically naked in the cold, taking all my crazy ideas and seamlessly translating them to dance, and just being so damn talented. And thank you to the rest of the crew for helping make this film come to life.

You can watch the full filmon Mizu’s YouTube, my vimeo/website, and on Beyond the Short. I hope you enjoy it!

Artist: MIZU / @iammizu__
Dancer: Lili Li / @nothumanatal
Directed and Edited by: Dan Silver / @thedansilver
Concept by: Dan Silver, MIZU, and Lili Li
Produced by: Kayla Casey, Dan Silver / @kaylacaseyy
Cinematography: Kevin Johnson / @kev_________j
Costume Designer: Meghun / @meghunline
Hair and Makeup: Shamis McGillin / @monar.x
Nail Design and Construction: Vile Sanchez / @vilesanchez
Set Construction: MC Love / @m.c.lovinnn
Title Cards Designed by: Daedalus Li
Film Processing: Tony Landano and Kodak Film Lab NY @kodak_shootfilm
Equipment Rentals: Du-All Camera and Lightbulb Rentals / @duallcamera @lightbulb_rentals

New music video out now! “Pavane” by MIZU. Really excited about this one. My first time doing a “dance” film. A kind of experiment of sorts to challenge myself with this medium and see how I could translate an emotional journey through abstract visuals and improvisational dance.

Thank you so much to MIZU for writing such beautiful music that was so easy to dream up visuals to and for entrusting me with her baby. Thank you to Lili for getting practically naked in the cold, taking all my crazy ideas and seamlessly translating them to dance, and just being so damn talented. And thank you to the rest of the crew for helping make this film come to life.

You can watch the full filmon Mizu’s YouTube, my vimeo/website, and on Beyond the Short. I hope you enjoy it!

Artist: MIZU / @iammizu__
Dancer: Lili Li / @nothumanatal
Directed and Edited by: Dan Silver / @thedansilver
Concept by: Dan Silver, MIZU, and Lili Li
Produced by: Kayla Casey, Dan Silver / @kaylacaseyy
Cinematography: Kevin Johnson / @kev_________j
Costume Designer: Meghun / @meghunline
Hair and Makeup: Shamis McGillin / @monar.x
Nail Design and Construction: Vile Sanchez / @vilesanchez
Set Construction: MC Love / @m.c.lovinnn
Title Cards Designed by: Daedalus Li
Film Processing: Tony Landano and Kodak Film Lab NY @kodak_shootfilm
Equipment Rentals: Du-All Camera and Lightbulb Rentals / @duallcamera @lightbulb_rentals

New music video out now! “Pavane” by MIZU. Really excited about this one. My first time doing a “dance” film. A kind of experiment of sorts to challenge myself with this medium and see how I could translate an emotional journey through abstract visuals and improvisational dance.

Thank you so much to MIZU for writing such beautiful music that was so easy to dream up visuals to and for entrusting me with her baby. Thank you to Lili for getting practically naked in the cold, taking all my crazy ideas and seamlessly translating them to dance, and just being so damn talented. And thank you to the rest of the crew for helping make this film come to life.

You can watch the full filmon Mizu’s YouTube, my vimeo/website, and on Beyond the Short. I hope you enjoy it!

Artist: MIZU / @iammizu__
Dancer: Lili Li / @nothumanatal
Directed and Edited by: Dan Silver / @thedansilver
Concept by: Dan Silver, MIZU, and Lili Li
Produced by: Kayla Casey, Dan Silver / @kaylacaseyy
Cinematography: Kevin Johnson / @kev_________j
Costume Designer: Meghun / @meghunline
Hair and Makeup: Shamis McGillin / @monar.x
Nail Design and Construction: Vile Sanchez / @vilesanchez
Set Construction: MC Love / @m.c.lovinnn
Title Cards Designed by: Daedalus Li
Film Processing: Tony Landano and Kodak Film Lab NY @kodak_shootfilm
Equipment Rentals: Du-All Camera and Lightbulb Rentals / @duallcamera @lightbulb_rentals

New music video out now! “Pavane” by MIZU. Really excited about this one. My first time doing a “dance” film. A kind of experiment of sorts to challenge myself with this medium and see how I could translate an emotional journey through abstract visuals and improvisational dance.

Thank you so much to MIZU for writing such beautiful music that was so easy to dream up visuals to and for entrusting me with her baby. Thank you to Lili for getting practically naked in the cold, taking all my crazy ideas and seamlessly translating them to dance, and just being so damn talented. And thank you to the rest of the crew for helping make this film come to life.

You can watch the full filmon Mizu’s YouTube, my vimeo/website, and on Beyond the Short. I hope you enjoy it!

Artist: MIZU / @iammizu__
Dancer: Lili Li / @nothumanatal
Directed and Edited by: Dan Silver / @thedansilver
Concept by: Dan Silver, MIZU, and Lili Li
Produced by: Kayla Casey, Dan Silver / @kaylacaseyy
Cinematography: Kevin Johnson / @kev_________j
Costume Designer: Meghun / @meghunline
Hair and Makeup: Shamis McGillin / @monar.x
Nail Design and Construction: Vile Sanchez / @vilesanchez
Set Construction: MC Love / @m.c.lovinnn
Title Cards Designed by: Daedalus Li
Film Processing: Tony Landano and Kodak Film Lab NY @kodak_shootfilm
Equipment Rentals: Du-All Camera and Lightbulb Rentals / @duallcamera @lightbulb_rentals

New music video out now! “Pavane” by MIZU. Really excited about this one. My first time doing a “dance” film. A kind of experiment of sorts to challenge myself with this medium and see how I could translate an emotional journey through abstract visuals and improvisational dance.

Thank you so much to MIZU for writing such beautiful music that was so easy to dream up visuals to and for entrusting me with her baby. Thank you to Lili for getting practically naked in the cold, taking all my crazy ideas and seamlessly translating them to dance, and just being so damn talented. And thank you to the rest of the crew for helping make this film come to life.

You can watch the full filmon Mizu’s YouTube, my vimeo/website, and on Beyond the Short. I hope you enjoy it!

Artist: MIZU / @iammizu__
Dancer: Lili Li / @nothumanatal
Directed and Edited by: Dan Silver / @thedansilver
Concept by: Dan Silver, MIZU, and Lili Li
Produced by: Kayla Casey, Dan Silver / @kaylacaseyy
Cinematography: Kevin Johnson / @kev_________j
Costume Designer: Meghun / @meghunline
Hair and Makeup: Shamis McGillin / @monar.x
Nail Design and Construction: Vile Sanchez / @vilesanchez
Set Construction: MC Love / @m.c.lovinnn
Title Cards Designed by: Daedalus Li
Film Processing: Tony Landano and Kodak Film Lab NY @kodak_shootfilm
Equipment Rentals: Du-All Camera and Lightbulb Rentals / @duallcamera @lightbulb_rentals

New music video out now! “Pavane” by MIZU. Really excited about this one. My first time doing a “dance” film. A kind of experiment of sorts to challenge myself with this medium and see how I could translate an emotional journey through abstract visuals and improvisational dance.

Thank you so much to MIZU for writing such beautiful music that was so easy to dream up visuals to and for entrusting me with her baby. Thank you to Lili for getting practically naked in the cold, taking all my crazy ideas and seamlessly translating them to dance, and just being so damn talented. And thank you to the rest of the crew for helping make this film come to life.

You can watch the full filmon Mizu’s YouTube, my vimeo/website, and on Beyond the Short. I hope you enjoy it!

Artist: MIZU / @iammizu__
Dancer: Lili Li / @nothumanatal
Directed and Edited by: Dan Silver / @thedansilver
Concept by: Dan Silver, MIZU, and Lili Li
Produced by: Kayla Casey, Dan Silver / @kaylacaseyy
Cinematography: Kevin Johnson / @kev_________j
Costume Designer: Meghun / @meghunline
Hair and Makeup: Shamis McGillin / @monar.x
Nail Design and Construction: Vile Sanchez / @vilesanchez
Set Construction: MC Love / @m.c.lovinnn
Title Cards Designed by: Daedalus Li
Film Processing: Tony Landano and Kodak Film Lab NY @kodak_shootfilm
Equipment Rentals: Du-All Camera and Lightbulb Rentals / @duallcamera @lightbulb_rentals

9.15.23
Benign - a short film | @benignshortfilm

“Remember to Breathe” - Scene III

The third installment of a series of videos that remind us of the power that mindful breathing has when life gets hard.

EP: @float.breath
Directed/Edited: ✌️
DoP: @cine_kev
1st AC: @dawsonkeiser
Set Support/Friend: @kaylacaseyy
Film Processing: Kodak Film Lab NY
Equipment Rentals: @lightbulb_rentals

Shot on @kodak_shootfilm 35mm

Talent: @lianaa23

“Remember to Breathe” - Scene II

The second installment of a series of videos that remind us that breathing during tough times makes life just a little easier to get through.

EP: @float.breath
Directed/Edited: ✌️
DoP: @cine_kev
1st AC: @dawsonkeiser
Set Support/Friend: @kaylacaseyy
Film Processing: Kodak Film Lab NY
Equipment Rentals: @lightbulb_rentals

Shot on @kodak_shootfilm 35mm

Talent: @tylerdmccall