Back on the Sky! I guess I'll introduce myself again - my name’s Albert. Or Al, whichever you prefer.
I’m a writer-director and love to craft films that explore grounded stories with a sprinkle of magical realism; to stir the mind, heart, and imagination.
Ahh! Core memory unlocked. That segment was magic
Celine Song's "Past Lives" is a marvel. Her tender story and observant, quiet camera (shot on gorgeous 35mm by Shabier Kirchner) wandering with these characters washed me in all the best ways that cinema can operate on us -- as an empathy machine.
I feel like people forget that Christopher Nolan literally opened a Batman film with a plane being hijacked from another plane in the sky above it -- and captured it all practically on IMAX 70mm cameras.
Insane scale filmmaking.
Checking it out now based on this recommendation. Thanks for sharing!
Director here! A few frames from recent work:
Hey Gary! How do you narrow down story directions when you have a few competing thoughts that are all great - but will drive your characters entirely down a different pathway? Do you have a specific filter you run these ideas through, or just test at the wall with what feels right?
It’s a LOT more quiet, in the best ways possible. Welcome brother!
Ooof. This one hit the soul.
Every couple decades a piece of art comes along that pushes audiences to completely re-contextualize and orient what they imagined possible. SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE is a milestone moment in cinematic expression.
It completely transcends.
I just want to say - these are incredible and I’d watch an entire film in this style!
Director here! A few frames from recent work:
Todd Field has only made three feature films, with a whopping 16 year gap in between his last two. He's one of the first directors that was hailed to be Kubrick's successor.
A few months ago he shared 'TAR' will most likely be his final film.
Never rush. Quality > Quantity.
***NEW FILM***
'Sanctus' - https://vimeo.com/315171511
A Film By Albert Pritchard
Starring // Lindsay Foster & Katy Bentz
Cinematography // Dustin Miller (Artistry)
Color // Jacob McKee (Forager)
So much of being an artist is learning to surrender to the process, while still being on your toes at any moment as inspiration and genius winds flow in new ways.
It's an interesting dichotomy, but I believe passion and never losing original intent keeps the journey fresh.
'My Soul Is A Child' - Teaser
Link -- https://vimeo.com/731216111
*Use headphones and turn the volume up*
"Soul" -- coming soon.
Finished the newest draft of my feature screenplay, "Jellyfish Skies". A story that's deeply personal to me and set in Philadelphia.
I always have talent in mind for characters when I write my scripts. If I could make the film today - I'd want Milly Alcock and Timothee Chalamet.
Sometimes trusting God means sitting in the still, quiet mundane when nothing is happening, and other times it's having courage to run into audacious seas.
Neither is easier than the other, and despite fears that taunt, it's comforting to know He's always with us and guiding.