Cotton Clouds
The Grandin Theatre Film Lab prepares young film students for future education, careers, and interests in the film, entertainment, and communications industries. Dave was given the opportunity to serve as Director of Photography for a student written and directed short film. The goal of the project was to take the Film Lab’s experiential learning model a step further by producing a student generated screenplay with established film industry professionals. The production took place over 7 days and was a full blown professional production. The students gained experience in various departments including Art Department, Production, Grip and Electric, Camera, and Sound. They took part in a number of pre-production meetings as well as daily post-wrap reviews.
Written and directed by Chloe Shelton
Director of Photography David Perry
Produced by Kathryn J. Hatam
Executive Producers Ian Fortier and Tyler Lyon
2020 Northern Virginia International Film & Music Festival
Winner - Best Cinematography
Nominee – Best Actress, Best Director, Best Period Film, Best Editing, Best Family Film, Best Art & Design2020 Southern States Indie Fan Film Fest – Official Selection; Nominee – Best Southern States Film
2020 Richmond International Film Festival – Honorable Mention
2019 PUSH! Film Festival – Official Selection
2019 Peak City International Film Festival – Best Docudrama
2019 Alexandria Film Festival – Official Selection