“On Purple” by Joe Quartararo
A Poetry writer observes a woman in the park wearing purple and is immediately inspired. She quickly rushes home, and discovers her husband, another Poet who is a functioning alcoholic, sitting at the dining room table. She is challenged to share what she has written, she reads and her choice of words take on an elegant lyrical nature, Joe, in his intoxicated state, begins to suspect more is at play and continues to press the issue. What unfolds is a poetic duel, that shows there is more going on underneath the surface that is mysterious, cryptic and intriguing.
FROM THE DIRECTOR
“The idea for “On Purple,” came from wanting to explore the idea of indirect communication and the dysfunction of relationships. I was interested in a story that focuses on poetry writing as a way to expose the inner dynamics of a married couple's relationship. Poetry felt like a fitting device for the characters to use and illustrate their marital discord without being too heavy handed.”
-Joe Quartararo
CREDITS
Production Co./ @lakhotafilm @cityheatprod
Writer & Director// Joe Quartararo/ @joe_quartararo
Producer// Thomas D. White/ @loosemoontnt1118
Cinematography// Matt Kessler/ @matthewpkessler
Music// Sam Carey/ @samcareymusic
Cast
Poet #1// Amie Mackenzie/ @mackamie
Poet #2// John L. Payne/ @johnl.payne
Lady In Purple// Melissa Hurst/ @melissahurstactor
Crew
Casting Directors// Caroline Sinclair/ @carolunesinclair & Bettina Bilger/ @bettinabilger_
Assistant Director// Pat O’leary/ @theofficialhotyoungman
Production Coordinator// Tristan Clubb/ @t_clubb
Camera Operator// Zack Frank/ @zeke_beers
First AC// Paul Stenko/ @paulstenko
Gaffer// Levi Wilkinson/ @Levi_Wxyz
Key Grip// Chris Guzzo/ @chrisguzzo
Grip// Justin Wilson/ @jaytwilson
Photographer// Chad Gardella/ @chadjordangardella2
Sound Mixer// Eric Romary/ @roomtonerome
Hair & Make-up// Ray Cintron/ @rayxcintron
Props// Alexandra Quezada/ @shiggy347
Color// Gavin Rosenberg/ @gavinrosengerg
VFX// Julien Desroches/ @juliendesroch
Re-recording Mixer// Nick Cipriano
Cello// Blossom Caldaron/ @blossomcaldarone
Flute// Iyla Flanagan/ @iylaflanagan
Cameras provided by @lakhotafilm
Lenses provided by @abelcine
Lighting provided by @diamondgrademedia
Grip & Electric provided by @candlelightandgrip
Dollies provided by @trackingshot
Color House/ @yeahposthouse
Bang World Audio Post/ @bangworldwide
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