Before Sunrise / Created and producer, by Julia L. Rosengren
Created by Julia L. Rosengren. until today there is no one film that has been remotely filmed from other country.
During the self-isolation brought about by a global pandemic, one woman reaches out across the world to her dearest friends to share a message of love and joy showing that distance doesn't have to mean separation.
Before Sunrise is a ground-breaking short film; a true product of the social effects on creative life in the time of Covid 19.
Shot on a single I-phone in one location in the United States and directed remotely from Brazil by ROGERIO TAKASHI and writer HELENA RIUL, the film showcases Julia L. Rosengren as Sofia, Maria, Selena, Charlotte and herself as she plays all five parts in the story.
Filmed in Lake Palestine, East Texas, where the most beautiful sunrises inspire both imagination and a pronounced gratitude for life, Before Sunrise is a positive message for these dark moments when too many of us are separated from our family and our dearest friends. The film gives us hope and reminds us not to lose faith in the love that defines us all.
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Julia L. Rosengren /Rogerio TakashiDirectorShort films maker
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HELENA RiulDirectorShort films maker
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HELENA RiulWriterShort films maker
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Julia L. RosengrenWriterActress/ Cult Cartel./ USA
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Julia L rosengrenProducerCult Cartel
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HELENA RiulProducerShort films makers
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Julia L. rosengrenKey Cast"Sofia, Selena, Charlotte, Maria. and Julia "CULT CARTEL
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Project Title (Original Language):Antes do sol Nascer
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:INSPIRATIONAL CONNECTION
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Runtime:12 minutes
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Completion Date:July 15, 2020
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Production Budget:2,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English, Portuguese
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Shooting Format:4K. 24
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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PORT BLAIR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALPort Blair
India
September 9, 2020
ASIA
AWARD WINNER BEST MOBILE SHORT FILM -
REDWOOD SHORTS &SCRIPTSSannyVale
United States
August 22, 2020
USA
AWARD WINNER BEST COLOR GRADING. -
CALCUTTA International Cult Film FestivalKOLKATA
India
September 3, 2020
ASIA
AWARD WINNER EXPERIMENTAL FILM -
CALCUTTA International Cult Film FestivalKOLKATA
India
October 3, 2020
ASIA
AWARD WINNER BEST SHORT FILM ( Outstanding Achievement Award) -
BEST SHORTS COMPETITIONLa Jolla /California
United States
September 14, 2020
USA
AWARD WINNER BEST FILM SHORT -
INDEPENDENT SHORTS AWARDSLos Angeles/ CA
United States
September 10, 2020
USA
FINALIST -
INDO AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF WORLD CINEMAMUMBAY
India
November 7, 2020
ASIA
OFFICIAL SELECTION/ 2020 -
AMERICAN GOLDEN PICTUREJacksonville, Florida
United States
September 1, 2020
USA
OFFICIAL SELECTION -
PHOENIX MONTHLY SHORT FILM FESTIVALPhoenix / Arizona
United States
October 1, 2020
USA
SEMI FINALIST -
VENICE SHORTSVenice / CA
United States
October 8, 2020
USA
OFFICIAL SELECTION -
HOLLYWOOD GOLD AWARDSLos Angeles/ CA
United States
October 5, 2020
USA
GOLD AWARD SHORT FILM -
HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL GOLDEN AGE FESTIVALNew York
United States
October 10, 2020
USA
Ward winner / BEST ACTRESS/ Julia L. Rosengren -
NEW YORK ISTANBUL SHORT FILM FESTIVALNew York / Istanbul
Turkey
October 2, 2020
USA/ Turkey
OFFICIAL SELECTED -
L'AGE D'OR INTERNATIONAL ARTHOUSE FILM FESTIVALKOLKATA WEST BENGAL
India
September 21, 2020
INDIA
AWARD WINNER SHORT FILM
ROGERIO TAKASHI is Native Brazilian born with background Japanese. Helena Riul Brazilian Born and Director and Writer of BEFORE SUNRISE
Filmography
Screenplay and direction of the short film Face of Revenge (2010)
Direction of the feature film Meia Luz (2010)
Screenplay and direction of the short film Análise da Culpa (2011)
Direction of the telemovie Festa dos Reis (2011)
Direction of the telemovie De Músicas, Cores e Bailados (2012)
Director of programs at Boavida and SBTMS (2012-2014)
Coordinator of the My First Film Film Workshop (since 2015)
Producer and director of the audiovisual production company Cine7 Films (since 2015)
Screenplay and Direction of the short film Alguém (2019)
Direction of the short film Before Sunrise (2020)
I fell in love early on with the embryonic idea of Before Sunrise for two reasons: the first is that the intention was to convey a universal message of optimism and positivity in the midst of a time of uncertainty and insecurity due to the Covid-19 pandemic, people needed it and any attempt to make them reflect and see the whole situation we are living in more positively , is very valid. The second is that, as we were going to do something remotely, practically without a team and without any kind of face-to-face contact, I saw it as an unprecedented challenge for me and I always liked a good challenge.
From the concept created, by Julia L. Rosengren and Helena Riul wrote the script AND HELPED DIRECTING that was brilliant, a story, simple, light and that passes the message quite effectively. Although there are many restrictions because we do not spend on production, the technical team is not present on the set and recorded from a mobile device (which has its technical limitations), I tried to develop the maximum planning of direction, art and photography. Good planning was essential to overcome this challenge satisfactorily.
During the recording, in addition to Helena Riul who helped me with the direction, we also had the online presence of another Brazilian, Maria Fernanda, who helped us in communication and scheduling dialogues (because of her fluent English) and also Jessica who operated the camera and surprised us with her competence, because she had never performed this function before.
Now it is also worth mentioning our talented actress, Julia, who created the Idea of doing ‘BEFORE SUNRISE ‘had a great challenge in playing 5 characters of different nationalities, besides being directed remotely. We did not even have much time to prepare and build characters, but she surprised everyone by bringing different and living personalities. The difference, for example, between the temperament and personality of the characters Julia and Sofia are quite noticeable and convincing, many people who watched the short did not believe it was the same actress.
In conclusion: the talent and goodwill of all involved have overcome all the difficulties and restrictions that have been placed on us. This proves that we don't necessarily need to be in Hollywood, with the whole structure of the world, to be able, through a movie, to send a universal message that thrills and touches people. We had a lot of positive feedback from people who were moved, identified and reflected a lot while watching Before Sunrise. This makes us very happy and satisfied, because the main objective of the work is being achieved.
Director
Rogerio Takashi.