Project Brief
Selva Oscura is a music documentary that explores the creative and collaborative process. It was filmed during the making of a music video for the song Stolidi Pensieri.
The Challenge
Transforming an original song into another form, an instrumental, by adding unique sampling, cello and violin parts into a conceptual dance video and documentary filmed in the Pennsylvania Wilds.
The Solution
Interviews with cast members, choreography, location scouting, dance auditions, multiple recording and mastering session mixed into the video edit produced for the film festival circuit.
Behind The Scenes
Cast & Crew
- John Welsh — Director & Producer
- Jacopo De Nicola — Songwriting, Guitar, Bass & Drums
- Brian Fitzy — Violin
- Shelia Hershey — Cello
- Loren McFalls — Choreography
- Spenser Michaels — Art Direction
- art270 — Graphic Design
- femme.collective — Performances by: Catilin Green, Candace Eaton, Celine McBride and Margot Steinberg
- Felicia Perretti and Bridgett Scott — Additional cameras
- Jorja Brooks — Production Assistant
Official Selections 2017-18:
- Erie International Film Festival
- Geneva Film Festival
- Richmond International Film Festival
- Philadelphia Independent Film Festival
- Seattle Transmedia & Independent Film Festival
- Orlando Film Festival