As a lone dandelion blossoms in an abandoned parking lot, it divides the lives of several miniature people in this experimental narrative short film by award winning film maker William D. Caballero.
Filmed in an abandoned parking lot, using a cast of carefully painted tiny model figures this experimental film focuses on the destructive addictions humanity has suffered through the ages.
The film looks at the role of religion, capitalism, environmentalism and fascism through the perspective of macro photography.
Shooting took place over two months in the Summer of 2012, on a budget of less than$3,000. Torches, sparklers and smoke guns were used to create special effects.
Shooting was done close to the ground, during both days of 90 degree heat and heavy rainstorms. The biggest disruption proved to be breezes that at times blew entire sets away.
Directed and conceived by William D. Caballero, it premiered at the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival and at numerous festivals across the world.
As of April, 2013, SEED STORY has screened or will screen at numerous film festivals, including a world premiere at the SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL in January, 2013. The festival had a less than 2% acceptance rate making entry into it more competitive than entry into Harvard!
AWARDS:
VANGUARD AWARD (for directors who are pushing the boundaries of experimental/non-linear film) at the 2013 ART OF BROOKLYN FILM FESTIVAL!
BEST SOUND DESIGN at the 2013 VISIONFEST
BEST SHORT FILM (Honorable Mention) at the 2013 PHILADELPHIA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
- VIMEO STAFF PICK
- SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
- ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL
- RxSM FILM EXPO
- PHILADELPHIA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
- VISIONFEST
- KAHBANG FILM FESTIVAL
- ART OF BROOKLYN FILM FESTIVAL
- VICTORIA TEXAS INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
- XICAN INDIE FILM FESTIVAL
- INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
- GUANAJUATO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
- PORTLAND UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL
- HARLEM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
More to come!
To see a new short film consisting of deleted scenes from Seed Story, click here: vimeo.com/74943004
The film below was created using deleted scenes from the Seed Story film.
For more information on the project, visit wilcab.com/seedstory/
Directed, produced, shot, edited, animated, and scored by William D. Caballero
“Special thanks to the art crew and production team. I couldn’t have done it without you.”
