Courting Chaos
Courting Chaos
Courting Chaos is a 2014 American film written and directed by Alan Clay, a filmmaker from New Zealand. It is based on his book Angels Can Fly, a Modern Clown User Guide. The story follows a Beverly Hills girl who falls in love with Chaos, a Venice Beach street clown. To save the relationship, she must overcome her inhibitions and learn to be a clown herself.
Awards and reception:
- Won Best Comedy Film at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival (February 2014)
- Won the Special Jury Award for Romantic Comedy at WorldFest-Houston; lead actor Rachelle DiMaria was nominated for Best Actor
- Received Awards of Merit for Best Director and Best Feature Film from the Accolade Competition
- Released in the United States in 2014 to positive reviews
Cast and crew:
Starring Rachelle DiMaria, Alastair Bayardo, Nancy la Scala, Jessica Howell, Tristan Cunnigham, Jeff Bee. Production by Artmedia. Director and writer: Alan Clay. Cinematography by Dan Kneece. Editing by Rachel Ann Pearl.
Production notes:
Filming and post-production were completed in six weeks to keep the film’s spontaneous feel. Composer Sherri Chung created the music during the script and shoot, while editor Rachel Ann Pearl worked on set from day one. Seven camera operators captured live street theatre scenes with real audiences and performer perspectives. A rough cut was ready after four weeks, a fine cut a week later, and the music was recorded and mixed soon after.
Running time: 124 minutes. Language: English. Country: United States.
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