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Dawn Dusk: Exploring grief, creativity and artistic vision

Dawn Dusk: Exploring grief, creativity and artistic vision

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What happens when the subject of your art is also an artist? In this layered episode of Creativity: Uncovered, Abi Gatling speaks with filmmakers Jason and Blue Gerber about their new feature-length documentary, Dawn Dusk. The film follows designer Chellie Look as she navigates grief, creativity, and the tension between artistic integrity and running a business. But this conversation isn't just about the story they captured - it's also about their own creative journey bringing it to life.



Please note: This episode includes discussion of a film that contains themes of domestic violence. While these are not explored in depth, listener discretion is advised.



Tune into this episode of Creativity: Uncovered to hear about:

  • The origin story of Dawn Dusk and how it evolved from a short into a feature

  • How Jason and Blue discovered Chellie Look and why her story resonated

  • The emotional and creative themes at the heart of the film

  • What it's like to make your first feature-length documentary

  • How filmmakers stay creatively energised during a long production process

  • The parallels between Chellie's creative struggle and the filmmakers' own process

  • Crafting narrative in documentary form: the challenges and breakthroughs

  • Navigating working with your partner (and others) to fulfill a creative vision



Dawn Dusk is streaming now - find out where to watch here: https://www.dawnduskfilm.com/where-to-watch



Happy listening!

xo Abi



Ps. For more information about this episode and our guest, head to: https://crispcomms.co/podcast-episodes/dawn-dusk-exploring-grief-creativity-and-artistic-vision/


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