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“Lay Me By The Shore” Short Film in 35mm and
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Written by: Edited from various
internet pages including: Pacific Backlot, Panavison, Film Shortage,
Directors Notes |
Date:
05.03.2023 |
"I
wanted to capture moments and scenes of everyday life, but from the point of
view of an ethereal, benevolent presence. In scenes where this was most
felt, we used 65mm. The format is so beautiful and renders images completely
free of grain. The images convey this feeling of lucidity, like a window
through which to see the world, from the beyond maybe". David Findlay,
Director
Synops
Introducing a young cast of first time actors, "Lay Me By The Shore"
follows a week in the life of Noah, a high school senior in his final days
of school as he comes to terms with his best friend’s passing. Bathed in the
warm light of long June days and with the intimidating specter of an unknown
future looming, the tale is told from the perspective of the recently
departed and, through the prism of grief, highlights the raw, potent
emotions of youth.
About
Production for "Lay Me By The Shore" took place in Vancouver, BC
for eight days at the end of June 2021. Made with a loving crew of close
friends and passionate first-time actors, the film was shot by DP Evan
Prosofsky on 35mm as well as 65mm film to create an arresting and unique
visual style.
David Findlay directs a cast of first-time actors in a quiet study of grief
that reflects the fragilities of youth. In every instance, our school years
are destined to be finite, and while a portal to new beginnings, the months
that mark the era’s end underscore the precariousness of what’s to come. Set
against the sun-lit glow of June days, and the spectre of uncertain futures,
David Findlay directs a picture of grief through the lens of youth in
cinematic short, "Lay Me By The Shore". Premiered at Berlinale and
TIFF 2022, the film follows high school senior Noah as his final weeks of
school signal an unravelling of events that accompany the recent and sudden
loss of his friend.
Played by Isla Pouliot – who stars alongside Kai Smith, and a cast of
first-time actors – we witness Noah’s struggles as a transgender teenager
trying to navigate his grief and the unpredictability of his reactions, via
personal relationships, and the reverberations felt by the tight community
around which his world is centered. Weighted with feeling and sensitivity
towards its lead at his most fragile, Lay Me By The Shore takes narrative
inspiration from the lyrics of The White Birch, the Norwegian artist who
also soundtracks the film.
Based in Vancouver, Findlay weaves the brooding beauty of Canada’s natural
landscape into quiet vignettes, reflecting the raw immediacy of Noah’s
emotions, pulsating within as the grip of grief threatens to overcome him.
As moments of lightness cave to unforeseen reminders, "Lay Me By The
Shore" captures the volatility of his inner dialogue, and the twisting
path followed as dissociation and escapism give way to surging realisation
and acceptance.
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8-perf
65mm camera and crew. Picture curtsey Director David Findlay
Cast/Credit
Directed and Written by David Findlay. Starring: Isla Pouliot, Kai Smith,
Aslan Campbell, Gwenna Cooper, Nicky Lee Evans, Vivi Harder and Brennan
Smart. Produced by Joaquin Cardoner. Cinematography by Evan Prosofsky CSC
Production
“David's film was incredibly ambitious,
shooting over a week on 35mm and 65mm for very little money. We couldn't
have done it without the support of Adam Osten at Panvision Vancouver
and our amazing producer Joaquin Cardoner working his magic!”
#Cinematographer Evan Prosofsky CSC
describes the challenges faced while capturing the short film #LayMeByTheShore.
“Panavision has always supported my
projects, big and small, and this was no exception. We shot with their
Millennium XL2 camera and PVintage and Primo lenses, and my personal
Fries 8-perf 65mm for a couple heightened moments. I wanted the film to
feel like how I remember my summers as a teen, where the days and
sunsets seemed to last forever. I liked the contrast between bright,
golden interiors and soft, muddy, amber night exteriors. I was thinking
a lot of the work of Harris Savides and the way he kept things so
unbelievably simple and understated. We pulled everything 2 stops to
bring out the pastels as much as possible.”
Official Selection
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The film world Premiered in competition at the Berlinale
2022, went on to play TIFF and will also play Whistler Film Fest after the
online Vimeo Staff Pick Premiere.
• Toronto International Film Festival North American Premiere 2022
• Canada’s TIFF Top Ten, 2022
Running time
18 minutes
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