Project

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THE GENTLE ART

THE GENTLE ART

Year

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2019

2019


Category

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Director
Cinematographer
Editing

Director
Cinematographer
Editing

Synopsis

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The Gentle Art is a short film that expresses my perception of the incredible artistry exhibited within
Jiu Jitsu.  For optimal viewing experience, please watch this film at full screen with ample sound.

Process

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Selects

The process of creating The Gentle Art was a very special journey shared among friends. 

The process of creating The Gentle Art was a very special journey shared among friends. 

The.

Epoch is a chance for me
to connect with my childhood dream
of becoming and astronaut.

Gentle.

Epoch is a chance for me
to connect with my childhood dream
of becoming and astronaut.

Art.

Epoch is a chance for me
to connect with my childhood dream
of becoming and astronaut.

Process

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Behind the Scenes

Although I have trained Jiu Jitsu for quite some time, the idea for this film didn’t occur until I experienced Jiu Jitsu through the lens of my camera at a local tournament.  There is a very special moment in Jiu Jitsu where you must leave your ego and reconnect with your true primal self, essentially being broken and reborn, and that is what I envisioned capturing for this film.  All process photos taken by Sam Allen.

Process

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Portraits 

The intention for the portraits was to showcase the transformation of each person’s physical essence before and after a match.  I fused these two moments together in order to convey the transition from one state of being into the other.

Credits

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A Film By - Ash Thorp
Score By - Pilotpriest
Edited by - Ash Thorp + Franck Deron
Executive Producer - Chris Martinez
Assistant - Erin Doumert
Camera Assistant - Jason Encabo
On Set Photographer - Sam Allen
Set Production - Scott Haller

STARRING
Geo Martinez - Athlete
Jacob Lee - Athlete
Liz Carmouche - Athlete
Kevin Berbrich - Athlete
Ruben Rodriguez  - Athlete
Andy Varela - Athlete
PJ Barch - Athlete
Patrick Donabedian  - Athlete
Kyle Chambers - Athlete

Special Thanks

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We would like to send our most sincere gratitude to the entire production on The Gentle Art for helping make this project a reality.