“Lay Me By The Shore” Short Film in 35mm and 65mm | Read more at in70mm.com The 70mm Newsletter |
| Written by: Edited from various internet pages including: Pacific Backlot, Panavison, Film Shortage, Directors Notes | Date: 05.03.2023 |
 "I wanted to capture moments and scenes of everyday life, but from the point of view of an ethereal, benevolent presence. In scenes where this was most felt, we used 65mm. The format is so beautiful and renders images completely free of grain. The images convey this feeling of lucidity, like a window through which to see the world, from the beyond maybe". David Findlay, DirectorSynops Introducing a young cast of first time actors, "Lay Me By The Shore" follows a week in the life of Noah, a high school senior in his final days of school as he comes to terms with his best friend’s passing. Bathed in the warm light of long June days and with the intimidating specter of an unknown future looming, the tale is told from the perspective of the recently departed and, through the prism of grief, highlights the raw, potent emotions of youth. About Production for "Lay Me By The Shore" took place in Vancouver, BC for eight days at the end of June 2021. Made with a loving crew of close friends and passionate first-time actors, the film was shot by DP Evan Prosofsky on 35mm as well as 65mm film to create an arresting and unique visual style. David Findlay directs a cast of first-time actors in a quiet study of grief that reflects the fragilities of youth. In every instance, our school years are destined to be finite, and while a portal to new beginnings, the months that mark the era’s end underscore the precariousness of what’s to come. Set against the sun-lit glow of June days, and the spectre of uncertain futures, David Findlay directs a picture of grief through the lens of youth in cinematic short, "Lay Me By The Shore". Premiered at Berlinale and TIFF 2022, the film follows high school senior Noah as his final weeks of school signal an unravelling of events that accompany the recent and sudden loss of his friend. Played by Isla Pouliot – who stars alongside Kai Smith, and a cast of first-time actors – we witness Noah’s struggles as a transgender teenager trying to navigate his grief and the unpredictability of his reactions, via personal relationships, and the reverberations felt by the tight community around which his world is centered. Weighted with feeling and sensitivity towards its lead at his most fragile, Lay Me By The Shore takes narrative inspiration from the lyrics of The White Birch, the Norwegian artist who also soundtracks the film. Based in Vancouver, Findlay weaves the brooding beauty of Canada’s natural landscape into quiet vignettes, reflecting the raw immediacy of Noah’s emotions, pulsating within as the grip of grief threatens to overcome him. As moments of lightness cave to unforeseen reminders, "Lay Me By The Shore" captures the volatility of his inner dialogue, and the twisting path followed as dissociation and escapism give way to surging realisation and acceptance. | More in 70mm reading: “Lay Me By The Shore”, Director David Findley talks about filming in 65mm "Daughter of Dismay" Photographed in 8-perf 65mm "Violet" Partly Photographed in 8-perf 65mm Various Large format and 70mm Films 70mm Cinemas in North America in70mm.com's list of films blown up to 70mm 70mm Engagements by Title 35mm to 70mm Engagements by Year Large Format 7OMM Engagements Month by month premiere list of wide gauge and 3-strip films Chronological premiere list of major 70mm films 70mm Blow Up List Dolby Stereo |
 8-perf 65mm camera and crew. Picture curtsey Director David FindlayCast/Credit Directed and Written by David Findlay. Starring: Isla Pouliot, Kai Smith, Aslan Campbell, Gwenna Cooper, Nicky Lee Evans, Vivi Harder and Brennan Smart. Produced by Joaquin Cardoner. Cinematography by Evan Prosofsky CSC Production
#Cinematographer Evan Prosofsky CSC describes the challenges faced while capturing the short film #LayMeByTheShore.
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