Cookies & Cream star Jace Nicole has been nominated for Best Actress at Betrayal Fest 2010 for her work on the highly innovative, split screen short film The Charl(Y)ie Factor, directed by the prolific, fiercely talented Richard Johnson, who was also nominated for best director, best cinematographer, and best editor. Here is a link to their nomination announcement, as well as a great new article on the film itself from FilmEveryDay.com , after the jump:
Professional and creative growth is a beautiful thing to watch.
For the past couple of years, those of us who frequent DVXUser.com and the Festivals have had the pleasure of watching Richard J. Johnson, and his filmmaking, develop right in front of us.
Click HERE to download and view “The Charl(Y)ie Factor”
As much as I try not to bring hopes and expectations into the “theater” with me when viewing these shorts, when I see a film from Johnson and Joystick Films, well I can’t help but raise the bar in my own mind. (Sorry, Richard. It may not be fair, but it is what it is.) Whether it’s Quest Fest, Time Fest or Monster Fest, his films have continued to show an increasing level of maturity and execution. His latest entry, “The Charl(Y)ie Factor,” is no exception.
On a technical level, Johnson’s film is nearly flawless. The cinematography and editing are almost perfect, no small feat considering the creative split-screen approach. The entire film is presented in the form of dual shots on screen, allowing us to see both sides of the action. It also allows us to see what’s going on outside of the conversation our two main characters are having, a view which, by the end of the film, they wish they had.
Johnson’s touch with talent has become transparent, with the audience almost always accepting that these characters are real, even when we know they can’t possibly be. The dialogue feels natural and the performances organic, not forced at all.
For the past couple of years, those of us who frequent DVXUser.com and the Festivals have had the pleasure of watching Richard J. Johnson, and his filmmaking, develop right in front of us.
Click HERE to download and view “The Charl(Y)ie Factor”
As much as I try not to bring hopes and expectations into the “theater” with me when viewing these shorts, when I see a film from Johnson and Joystick Films, well I can’t help but raise the bar in my own mind. (Sorry, Richard. It may not be fair, but it is what it is.) Whether it’s Quest Fest, Time Fest or Monster Fest, his films have continued to show an increasing level of maturity and execution. His latest entry, “The Charl(Y)ie Factor,” is no exception.
On a technical level, Johnson’s film is nearly flawless. The cinematography and editing are almost perfect, no small feat considering the creative split-screen approach. The entire film is presented in the form of dual shots on screen, allowing us to see both sides of the action. It also allows us to see what’s going on outside of the conversation our two main characters are having, a view which, by the end of the film, they wish they had.
Johnson’s touch with talent has become transparent, with the audience almost always accepting that these characters are real, even when we know they can’t possibly be. The dialogue feels natural and the performances organic, not forced at all.
Read the full piece HERE.
Jace Nicole's exclusive, highly interactive Fan Page HERE.
Jace Nicole on Twitter HERE.
JACE, YOU CONTINUE TO MAKE US PROUD!!!!!
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