“Equinox” By Jonah Haber
Synopsis
“Equinox” is inspired by the concept of the two faces: the face you show the world and the face of who you truly are.
Directors statement
“The first face, you show the world. The second face, you show to your close friends and your family. The third face, you never show anyone. It is the truest reflection of who you are.” - Unknown
This is a quote that’s been circling online since the dawn of the internet. It’s origins are unknown, (many people call it a Japanese proverb but after doing my own research I haven’t found any evidence to support that), but its meaning is not.
I think the concept of putting up a personality to conform to the situation you are in is universal. We all put up an armour to protect ourselves from the world, changing the way we act and behave to fit in with those around us. However, when thinking about this quote some more, I find I personally connect more to the idea of two faces: the face you show the world and the face of who you truly are.
We constantly wear this first face as a mask to deceive the world so we can get places. We want to be likeable and approachable to climb social and professional ladders. We can’t be honest and truthful about the thoughts that go through our minds as there is a constant fear of judgement that haunts us. It is this duality of self that this film aims to capture through body movement and light. In Equinox, the contrast between the naturalism and simplicity of the day with the surrealism and intensity of the night is synonymous with these two faces.
Credits
Music by Voga
Choreographed and performed by Susannah Haight
Directed by Jonah Haber
Produced by Sahil Mirchandani
Cinematography by Julian Lomaga
Projection Mapping Trish Roque
Additional Animations Daniel Schrempf
Gaffer/Key Grip Jonny Micay
Grip Lina Li
1st AC Nicholas Denomme
1st AD Mariam Habib
Production Assistant Mariam Habib
Wardrobe Stylist Susannah Haight
Edited by Michael Barker
Studio Outsider Editorial
Studio Producer Kayan Choi
Sound Design and Mix Harry Knazan and Leo Hicks
Studio OSO Audio
Studio Producer Hannah Graham
Colour Grade by Clinton Homuth
Colour Assistant Kevin Wu
Colour Assistant Shay Koshy
Studio Artjail
Studio Producer Alison Maxwell
Titling by Dansch Studio
Special Thanks:
Haber Family, Peter Camani, Matt Bendo, Breathe Entertainment, Scotty McCuaig, Stephen Trivieri, Origin Equipment Rentals, Grande Camera, Make The Films Studio, Chris Morsby, Actual FX, Affiliated Equipment, Friendly Rentals, Jonny Micay / Jack Micay / Micay Family, Doug Cunningham, Joel D'Alimonte, Jackson Peters, Diana, Steamy Sus
Filmed on location at Screaming Heads by Peter Camani, Burk's Falls ON
“Equinox” was submitted to us by Jonah Haber. Have a film of your own you’d like us to check out? Click here!