Portfolio: Dollars to Donuts
San Diego Film Fest 2009 Documentary Style Submission. Placed 1st for Direction, Camera Operation, and Editing.
Entertainment / Film Festival
Services: Camera, Sound
Location: San Diego, CA
URL: CircusofRituals.com
Circus of Rituals’ latest feat, “Dollars To Donuts”, is the cautionary tale of Buddy and Mitch - Two All-American brothers growing up in the late 1970’s, who find themselves in over their heads when they attempt to commit a robbery to help finance their dreams.
Dollars to Donuts won Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Acting at the 2009 San Diego 48 Hour Film Project.
One particular challenge in shooting Dollars to Donuts was the car scene - the last scene of the day. We were quickly losing light. We made the most of the camera's ability with the help from 2 LED panels. This was the winning combination to pull off a great scene.
Last scene of the day - the car scene
"Where are we gonna get bear hands?!"
MORE PROJECTS
01 Dollars to Donuts
03 Law Offices of Dussault & Zatir
05 Campland by the Bay
07 Underway
02 American Triumph: Service Bulletin No. 12
04 Faces of Heroes
06 V-Twin TV
08 Motorcycles in the Park
TESTIMONIALS
Geoff quickly captured the Director's vision flawlessly in one take, all whiile running both camera and sound. Perfect sound and picture quality.
- Chris Ernst, Producer
CREDITS
Geoffrey Patrick
Camera Operator, Sound
Derek Snyder
Director, Editor
Chris Ernst
Producer, Dir. of Photography
Charles McClelland
Music Composer