Blossoming from the dark history of Denver, this sci fi art film is a fever-dream augmentation of society’s obsession with the petroleum chimera, and the stark distinction of Jules Colburn, a protagonist lost in an oil-saturated landscape starving for gold.

Shot monochrome 35mm. Silent film. Low sci-fi. Experimental. Directed by Raef Van Putten

Budget: $22,000

Shooting days: 7-10

Crew: Lead, Support, Extras; First Camera, Grip, Costume, PA

Casting begins in May & June. Filming will take place from July to September, with post production through the end of the year. Set to begin submission and festival runs through the 2025 calendar year and beyond.

JUCKS

By Van Abbey Visual Arts

JUCKS

An experimental silent film dissecting evolution, audience, and ecstasy.

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