FEAST of SAINTS
Feast of Saints explores themes of power, race, masculinity, and morality, highlighting the struggles of individuals in a deeply divided society.
We meet Cecil and Ova Mae, a black couple eking out a living as tenant farmers, and the local white sheriff. When the sheriff asks Cecil for assistance, the couple’s initial mistrust and apprehension gradually give way to a complex interplay of power, vulnerability, and compassion.
Feast of Saints offers a compelling glimpse into our present-day cultural reality.
Set against the rural backdrop of 1950s Georgia—
We’re filming with natural light. More shoot days, less equipment, minimal manpower—
This will give us the best looking image and time during the day to rehearse and block our scenes. Days of Heaven comes to mind.
We’re a tiny crew. DP and AC, swing, sound and a strong PA. Much of our art will come from our location. The location needs to be perfect in size, age, and condition. We’re thinking Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana, the Carolinas.
Wardrobe is a crucial part of nailing the authenticity, so we’ll need to have help before we film acquiring the right looks for the time period.
There are two dogs in the film, but they’re only seen in the deep background.
On a personal note:
The world that serves as the backdrop for Feast of Saints has been dramatically transformed. The era of tenant farmers has passed, and the once-prominent figure of the sheriff, armed with his dogs and rifle, has vanished. Ova Mea and Cecil, too, have become figures of a bygone time. Yet, the social struggles they faced persist.
As an interracial couple, we find ourselves intimately connected to Feast of Saints. This film captures the heart of our prior work and mixes it with our personal lived experiences. It’s with empathy, sincerity and authenticity that we’ll breathe life into this piece.
Thanks for reading,
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