“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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