BLUEBERRIES | An Alzheimer's short film by West Givens

Описание: A short film inspired by Alzheimer’s, family, and living in the moment.

When all hope seems lost, a caring son takes his mother and grandmother, who has Alzheimer’s, to a blueberry field to connect the present and the past.

From the director:
Blueberries is an honest depiction of how Alzheimer’s disease changes a family. It's inspired by my real-life experience of witnessing my mother take care of my Alzheimer’s-ridden grandmother. This debilitating disease has taught my family to cherish every moment, even those we forget. I wrote this film to show how Alzheimer's can rip a family apart but also bring it back together.

About the director:
West Givens is a writer, director, and producer based in Atlanta, GA. Born into a family of artists in Senatobia, Mississippi, his interest in art and filmmaking developed at an early age. While honing his craft in film school at Savannah College of Art and Design, he recognized an absence of organizations that focused on independent work. To fill this gap, West founded Tungsten Originals, a multi-media production company that celebrates independent filmmakers. West has a passion for telling honest and down-to-earth stories. His work showcases an acute attention to detail and immense respect for the storytelling process.

Credits:
Writer/Director: West Givens
Producers: Raegan Levan and West Givens
Executive Producers: Lei White, Catherine Cash, Gina Sandgren, and Richard Schrimp
Actor “Will”: Walker Cody
Actor “Casey”: Dorene Robinson
Actor “Nana”: Pepi Streiff
Director of Photography/Colorist: Joe Russ
Production Designer: Jordan Kamauoha
Editor: Devon Solwold
Composer: Warren Givens
Casting Director: Aidan Casey
Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer: Lily Adams
1st AD: Dylan DeVries
Script Supervisor: Kelsey Kline
1st AC: George Harsanyi
Gaffer: Seth Cunningham
Sound Mixer: Sydney Holcomb
Set Photographer: Hunter Hill
Set Videographer: J. Hun-En Joswick
Production Assistant: Hannah Whitney
Music Editor: Carson Thielen
Foley Engineer: Oddy Litlabo
Foley Artists: Hyo Kim and HyunWoo Kim
Visual Effects Artist: Miranda Leighr
Production Company: Tungsten Originals

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